There have been a number of discussions within our Assemblies of God networks regarding racial reconciliation, and you can find videos of recent ones including the June 5th Prayer Service in our last post.
There are also many faith-based resources if anyone is looking to discover more on these topics. Many have been highlighted in Influence Magazine and they dive into the history and sociology of racism and the church, important perspectives to understand. Below you’ll find links to books, articles, and podcasts to explore:
- The Third Option Book by Miles McPherson (Also: Recent Discussion with Pastor Rob Ketterling)
- Oneness Embraced Book and Right Now Series by Tony Evans (Also: Recent IG Live video with Priscilla Shirer)
- The Color of Compromise Book by Jemar Tisby (Also: Interview in Influence Magazine)
- Ethics in the Age of the Spirit Book by Howard Kenyon (Reviewed by Pastor Beth Grant and Bishop Walter Harvey)
- Welcoming Justice Book by Charles Marsh and John M. Perkins (Also: Review from Influence Magazine)
- Roadmap to Reconciliation Book by Brenda Salter McNeil (Also: Review from Influence Magazine)
- Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church Book by Mark DeYmaz (Also: Interview with in Influence Magazine)
- Four Ways Church Leaders Can Inspire Racial Healing Article by Paul Hoffman and Matthew Kim
- Racial Healing Begins by Acknowledging Wounds Article by Gavin Brown
- An Open Conversation about Race Video with Pastor Rod Loy and Dr. Samuel Huddleston
- Christ, Community, Crisis July/August Influence Magazine
- Become the Bridge Video with Stephen Furtick and John Gray
- Where Do We Go From Here? Free Digital Download from Barna Group Research