Hello Church!
As we at ABC continue to have honest conversations about race and how the gospel calls us to join in the work of bringing the kingdom of Christ to earth, I want to equip you with resources. I want to encourage you to use these resources in a humble posture. I ask you to consider the work of learning, of recognizing our personal biases, and of lamenting our sin as a path toward healing and toward the heart of Christ. Resources listed below:
Organizations:
The Be the Bridge Organization - Whiteness 101: Foundational Principles Every White Bridge Builder Needs to Understand
Books:
The Color of Compromise – Jemar Tisby
Oneness Embraced – Tony Evans
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption – Bryan Stevenson
Divided By Faith – Christian Smith and Michael O. Emerson
Videos:
Grace, Justice, and Mercy – An evening with Bryan Stevenson and Tim Keller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32CHZiVFmB4
I do not ask you to leave the gospel behind as we learn together where the church has historically failed to truly love our neighbor. On the contrary, I ask you to adorn the gospel with care and compassion for fellow image bearers who have had different experiences than our own in our country and in our church. You are loved, church!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Colby Mouchette