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racial reconciliation through relationships
Culture & Public Square

Love Is the Universal Language

Becky Ahlberg shares how relationships with mothers at My Safe Harbor challenged racial stereotypes and revealed the power of friendship, humility, and genuine care to build understanding across…

Becky Ahlberg · June 19, 2016
Spanish-speaking immigrant church ministry
Church & Ministry

Our Ministry to Hispanic Immigrants

David G. Fish shares how College Heights Christian Church welcomes Spanish-speaking immigrants through Sunday school, worship translation, volunteer leadership, and meaningful participation in the larger congregation.

David G. Fish · June 18, 2016
building a multiethnic church
Church & Ministry

A New Church for a New America

Steve Blake shares how Catalyst of Austin is building a multiethnic congregation by celebrating cultural differences, understanding individual identity stories, and forming relationships that reflect the vision of…

Steve Blake · June 17, 2016
church movie nights for racial reconciliation
Culture & Public Square

Movie Nights

Glen Elliott shares how Tucson churches used screenings of Selma and Woodlawn, shared meals, and honest conversations to build relationships across racial divisions and pursue meaningful reconciliation.

Glen Elliott · June 16, 2016
racial reconciliation among Tucson pastors
Culture & Public Square

Who Will Lead Racial Reconciliation in Your City?

Glen Elliott shares how pastors in Tucson built trust across racial divisions through honest conversations, shared worship, community engagement, and practical cooperation, offering an example of Christian reconciliation…

Glen Elliott · June 16, 2016
racial reconciliation books for church leaders
Reviews

Read More About Religion, Racism, and Practical Steps Forward

Explore 11 books recommended by Travis Hurley on racial reconciliation, systemic racism, cultural awareness, and multiethnic church leadership, offering historical insights and practical resources for Christians pursuing greater…

Travis Hurley · June 13, 2016
gracism as a response to racism
Culture & Public Square

Racism: A Sin Problem

David Anderson explains why racism is a sin problem rather than a skin problem and introduces gracism, a biblical approach to extending favor and building relationships across racial,…

David Anderson · June 12, 2016
racism and the Christian story
Culture & Public Square

Discovering the RIGHT Story

Sean Palmer examines the stories Americans tell about race, slavery, and national identity, then challenges Christians to embrace a different narrative rooted in Christ, reconciliation, and the equal…

Sean Palmer · June 11, 2016
Jerry Taylor racial unity interview
Culture & Public Square

Racism Is a Spiritual Issue: An Interview with Jerry Taylor

Dr. Jerry Taylor discusses racial unity, the church's responsibility to confront racism, and the importance of confession, prayer, political accountability, and lasting relationships across racial differences.

Gincy Hartin · June 10, 2016
multiethnic church unity
Culture & Public Square

We CAN Bridge the Racial Divide

Travis and Dena Hurley explore why visible unity across racial and cultural differences matters, drawing on their experience in a multiethnic church and the biblical call to reconciliation.

Travis Hurley and Dena Hurley · June 9, 2016
dealing with messy church relationships
Church Life

Moving from the Method of Meeting to the Mess of Meeting

Church relationships can be messy, but avoiding conflict may mean missing opportunities for growth. Susan Lawrence explores biblical peacemaking, rebuilding trust, humility, and the blessings of genuine togetherness.

Susan Lawrence · June 2, 2016
what millennials want from church
Church & Ministry

Want Millennials Back in the Pews? Stop Trying to Make Church Cool

Rachel Held Evans challenges churches to look beyond trendy worship and marketing, explaining why authenticity, honest questions, meaningful sacraments, and inclusive community matter to millennials seeking a place…

Rachel Held Evans · May 26, 2016
church leadership succession resources
Church Leadership

Resources for Succession Planning

Explore Kent Fillinger's collection of leadership succession books, church staffing consultants, nonprofit executive resources, and ministry job boards to help churches prepare for pastoral transitions and future leadership…

Kent Fillinger · May 19, 2016
church staff leadership transition
Church Leadership

Trading Places: Learning from a Unique Staff Transition

Brian Jennings shares seven lessons from Highland Park Christian Church's unusual staff transition, explaining how unity, transparency, mentoring, humility, and spiritual gifts helped two ministers move into new…

Brian Jennings · May 16, 2016
four pastoral succession guidelines
Church Leadership

What I’ve Learned about Ministerial Changes

Ken Idleman shares four guidelines for pastoral succession, explaining why gracious relationships, congregational unity, prayer, and honest communication matter when churches welcome new leaders or say goodbye to…

Ken Idleman · May 15, 2016
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