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Just like Peter and Paul, are we willing to acknowledge, confront, and repent of the sins that leave us segregated, polarized, and ineffective in proclaiming the good news to our neighbors?
How can we abandon assumptions that keep segregation in place? This is work for courageous preachers in pulpits and prophets at dinner tables.
We balk at considering grace when it does not favor our way of thinking.
Rudy Gonzalez reminds us that in tumultuous times, we must lean into Christ, remember what we believe, and speak in the humility and recognition of one’s own depravity.
Critical Race Theory is controversial and can be divisive. Here Rudy Gonzalez gives his opinion on the issue.
Race Relations advocate Rudy Gonzalez shares his thoughts on the importance of having open conversations about Racism in light of the Gospel, and the key component of listening.
In Reformed churches, no one dares question the doctrine of total depravity. Yet when it comes to racism we shrink back. Why is this?
A belief that everyone is created in the Image of God is foundational in dismantling racism.
The work of racism is so complex that people would rather not talk about it until it's too late. Here are some practical tools to engage the conversation.
When the pandemic is over, will leaders return to what has worked in the past? Should they?
Racism may not be the original sin but it is pretty close to the root. In this article, Rev Harold Caicedo sees the Gospel as an anti-racism response that tears down the dividing walls of racism.
Unless pastors and church leaders embrace the vision, addressing any racial injustice in the church will be very foreign or even taboo.
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Race Relations work is about listening to the heart of God and hearts of people. In mourning the loss of friends, I heard the sadness within and around me. I felt embraced in the comforting words we spoke to each other.
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This is a portion of Rudy's August newsletter for the US-West region. Sign up to receive your full Race Relations regional newsletter at bit.ly/racerelationsnews.
Check out this selection from Race Relations US-West newsletter for June, a reflection on Ephesians 2 with suggested questions for discussion.