A recent Pew Research study discovered that 6 out of 10 adults in
America believe racial tension is a major problem in this
country-and one that is only growing worse. Today, people across
the nation are dealing with tensions between blacks and whites, and
often this tension breaks out into violence. People are talking
about the issue; but sadly, the church has been reluctant to engage
in the discussion. In God and Race, pastors Wayne Francis and John
Siebeling seek to provide a non-threatening means for pastors,
church leaders, and churchgoers to start to dialogue about this
important issue. Wayne Francis, lead pastor of The Life Church in
New York, speaks to the "Black Fist" part, showing how the racism
that blacks have faced have led to many solidarity movements that
have served to increase racial tensions in our country. John
Siebeling, lead pastor of The Life Church in Memphis, Tennessee,
speaks to the "White Knuckles" part, showing how many whites today
are "white-knuckling" it to try and hold on to old (and wrong) ways
of thinking . . . or are just tensing up when approached with the
issue and hoping that it will just go away. In this study (study
guide sold separately), Wayne and John show how neither black fists
or white knuckles are the answer to the problem, but that what is
needed are open hands, open hearts, and open minds. They do this by
discussing seven key statements that they believe the church needs
to acknowledge today: Racism is a problem The gospel is the
solution It's more than just a spiritual problem It's complicated
White people must understand and acknowledge the sin of slavery and
mistreatment of black people Black people in turn have to forgive
white people of previous and present injustices, while also not
harboring hatred and racism toward white people Unless we make a
solid intentional choice to connect, understand, reach, and love
one another, we will remain divided In the Gospels, we see how the
crowds came to Jesus because he talked about real issues and was
not afraid to engage in the important issues of his day. In the
church of today, we need to be doing the same, for it is only by
recognizing, addressing, and openly dialoguing about the racial
tension in America that we can together begin to work toward real
solutions. Wayne and John have no presumption in this series that
they are going to solve the issue. Rather, their goal is to have
churches follow their example and start the conversion in their
congregations. Designed for use with God and Race Study Guide (sold
separately).
General
Studio: |
Harperchristian Resources
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2022 |
Authors: |
John Siebeling
• Wayne Francis
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Dimensions: |
190 x 139 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
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Running time: |
1 hour, 43 minutes |
Categories: |
DVD
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LSN: |
0-310-13796-9 |
Barcode: |
9780310137962 |
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