In order to stay connected and informed, we have provided the following current resources related to racial division, the status of the church, and ways to engage in the conversation.

Articles

• 10 Reasons Racism is Offensive to God by Kevin DeYoung
• How Deep the Root of Racism by Thabiti Anyabwile
• Starting Racially Reconciling Conversations by Efrem Smith
• Does Christianity Make People Prejudiced? by Christena Cleveland
• Working Together Toward Racial Reconciliation by Joy J. Moore & William E. Pannell
• Forgiveness and Justice: Two Keys to Reconciliation by Hak Joon Lee

Application

• The 8 R’s of Talking About Race: How to Have Meaningful Conversations by Dwight Smith
• 5 steps to take in application:
  1. Organic engagement through proximity
  2. Expand relational circles
  3. Become students with questions instead of teachers with answers
  4. Expose ourselves to the social realities of others
  5. Embrace a comprehensive understanding of the Gospel
     • Jesus is Lord & Savior
     • Sin exists individually & systemically

Content from United in Freedom

• Session A: Awareness
• Session B: Belovedness (includes an audio recording of Pastor Efrem Smith’s message on November 3, 2015)
• Session C: Community