United in Freedom Resources

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

 

 

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