Racial equality and justice is not a political issue; it is a Kingdom issue, a Biblical issue. 

As Christ followers, we are called to be people of one mind and one heart, who are directed by the mind of Christ and love our neighbors as ourselves. We long to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8).

To do this, we recognize that there are important battles that must take place both within our hearts and in the structures and systems of the world around us, so that we can fully embody Christ’s purpose and passion in every area of life.

Below are some resources to help us engage with the history of our nation and the Church in perhaps a new way that recognizes there is a pandemic of systemic racism we must face.

May these move us to listen, learn, and lean in, so we can see transformation begin in our hearts, families, church, government, and society.

LISTEN

Watch

1. Sermon from Otis Moss III

LEARN

Articles

1. American Racism: We've Got So Very Far To Go

2. Committing to Change, Locally: An Introduction

Books

1. Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

2. Be The Bridge by Latacha Morrison

LEAN IN

1. Host a watch party to view one of the films (above) and discuss it in community.

2. Launch a book club to read one of the above books in community.

3. Engage with your children on these topics.

4. Support food distribution programs and resources such as Cathedral of Faith.

5. Support local organizations such as City Team or Foster the Bay.

6. Engage with your city council and local elections; pay attention to the decisions being made and be a voice for equity.

7. Engage with your local school board and look for issues of racial inequity in your school system.

8. Fight the school-to-prison pipeline and advocate for restorative justice programs in schools.

9. Research more about an issue that matters to you and find out if there are local leaders or organizations doing something about it that you can partner with.