How does a religious leader practice gospel in settings of ministry that are part of a violent, prejudicial society?

To say that the times in which we minister are “uncertain” is to put it mildly. The challenges facing ministry are unprecedented. Using The Powers That Be; Theology for a New Millenium by Walter Wink, address the questions of pastoral authority and integrity in these uncertain times. How does a religious leader practice gospel in settings of ministry that are part of a violent, prejudicial society?