The real question of Christian discipleship is not can I be your brother in Christ, but can I be your brother in law? I first ... Read More
Today, as we remember and celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we want to point toward a website Lifeway has put together with resources for racial reconciliation. […]
If the church is to experience racial reconciliation it must be committed to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. This book is a call for racial reconciliation. It tells the story of race relations shrouded in church program activities, church planting and convention resolutions that cannot and has not changed the hearts of people. Our country and churches are as divided today as ever before.Most of the accounts presented in this book are personal experiences and observations in ministry for over 26 years in Alabama Baptist life but not exclusive. It is a story told for all the people of God everywhere at all times. Only when we commit to the Holy Spirit and the Lordship of Jesus Christ will true racial reconciliation take place according to 2 Corinthian, Chapter 5. Leaders are compromising and finding convenient systemic practices and excuses to avoid racial issues. It is apparent that the Gospel of love is not being practiced in congregations. My prayer is that through this resource leaders will be inspired and find freedom to practice the Gospel. Theologically, Jesus said that those who \"seek his life shall lose it, but he that lose his life for ... His sake shall find it\" (Matthews 16:25). Leaders will find several shared praxis to implement in small and large groups to lose their cultural, social, and economic trappings. In order to come together to be free to witness to a divided and hateful world, Jesus gave us the answer, and the answer is love. If we love one another our differences will disappear. We can embrace this new reality working together to bring about the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.
Duke Kwon argues that the church should continue to use the language of racial reconciliation.
Title: The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology By: Jon Paul Sydnor Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 356 Vendor: Pickwick Publications Publication Date: 2024 Dimensions: 0.71 X 9.00 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 1 ounce ISBN: 1666775150 ISBN-13: 9781666775150 Stock No: WW775157
by Sarah Morrison In a time of social transformation, the power of voice cannot be overstated. The tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of police has gripped our nation with grief, the likes o…
Check out our full catalog of Lenten coloring posters and coloring pages here. Invite your community on a journey following the footsteps of Christ with our Stations of the Cross Coloring Posters. The eight coloring posters will immerse your community in the biblical account of the last days and hours of Jesus' life. Whether you're looking for an intergenerational program, a communal art activity or something unique for your community to do together, our Stations of the Cross Coloring Posters provide a creative, engaging, and participatory way for people to connect with faith. If you're looking to add additional activities or programs to the coloring posters, consider purchasing our Stations of the Cross Devotional Guide or you can look through our other Stations of the Cross resources. Poster Details The eight posters are 24"x36". Your download will include the digital files and printing instructions. There are a few different purchasing options: B&W Digital Files: These files can be printed out as large coloring posters. Color Digital Files: These full-color illustrations can be printed out and used to create a worship installation. If you purchase the Color Digital Files, you will not receive the B&W coloring poster version. Both Versions / Save 20%: Purchase both and save 20% on both the B&W Digital Files and the Color Digital Files. Your purchase includes both Adobe Illustrator (AI files) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files) versions of the posters. After your purchase, you will immediately receive a download link to get your zip file. Detailed instructions will come with the download as to how we suggest getting the posters printed. If you have the files printed somewhere like Staples, we recommend having them printed as engineering prints (and specifically asking for "engineering prints" and not "posters"), as that is the most inexpensive option available. You can learn more about engineering prints here. Ideas for Using Our Coloring Posters If you're wondering how to use these coloring posters, you can get some great ideas from these blog posts. Ways to Use Our Large Coloring Posters: Ten Creative Ideas How Churches Use Our Advent Coloring Posters Scriptural Stations of the Cross Given that the Illustrated Ministry community comes from over 75 different denominations, some of whom may not be familiar with the Stations of the Cross, we decided to go with the scriptural form of the Stations of the Cross, which Pope John Paul II introduced on Good Friday 1991. The stations are listed below, along with their accompanying scriptural reference. You'll notice that we are also including a 15th Station, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Station 1: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-41) Station 2: Jesus, Betrayed by Judas, is Arrested (Mark 14:43-46) Station 3: Jesus is Condemned by the Sanhedrin (Luke 22:66-71) Station 4: Jesus is Denied by Peter (Matthew 26:69-75) Station 5: Jesus is Judged by Pilate (Mark 15:1-5, 15) Station 6: Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns (John 19:1-3) Station 7: Jesus Bears the Cross (John 19:6, 15-17) Station 8: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross (Mark 15:21) Station 9: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (Luke 23:27-31) Station 10: Jesus is Crucified (Luke 23:33-34) Station 11: Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief (Luke 23:39-43) Station 12: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciples (John 19:25-27) Station 13: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Luke 23:44-46) Station 14: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (Matthew 27:57-60) Station 15: The Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16:1-6) If you do a google search for "Stations of the Cross Coloring Pages" - we think you'll see why we felt there was a need for a re-envisioning of the stations in a way that could be accessible to children (and "children at heart"). Each poster takes an aspect from the accompanying scripture and focuses on that specific piece of the narrative. So whether it's a tear from Jesus' eye (Station 1), a close-up of Judas giving Jesus a kiss (Station 2) or Peter's arms crossed as he denies knowing Jesus (Station 4), the illustrations will draw you into the story in a way that some of the kitschy cartoons of the past aren't able to. More Stations of the Cross Resources Stations of the Cross Worship Videos: Highly visual and engaging worship videos that can be used to create a meaningful experience during Holy Week. Stations of the Cross Interactive Reflection Booklet Stations of the Cross Coloring Pages: Our 8.5×11 coloring pages include both the poster illustrations, as well as a simplified design for our youngest coloring friends or those who prefer less detail to color Stations of the Cross Devotional Guide: While you could go through this devotional guide without purchasing the coloring posters or pages, this guide is meant to accompany the coloring posters and coloring pages.
The 2020 murder of George Floyd ignited a racial firestorm throughout America, provoking lament and grief over a long history of tragedy. The widespread protests gave way to a heated discussion about terms such as systemic racism, white privilege, and Critical Race Theory, all framed by the slogan “black lives matter.” The beginnings of a helpful dialogue on diversity became a heated battle, one that quickly spread to the church. Drawing on forty years of ministry experience, Tony Evans writes with a fearless and prophetic voice, probing to the heart of the issue and pointing to God’s Word as the solution. Kingdom Race Theology helps people and churches commit to restitution, reconciliation, and responsibility. His penetrating and practical ideas will help pastors and church leaders sort through the conflicting theories, finding sensible solutions in the form of individual and collective action plans. Christians can work together across racial lines to repair the damage done by a long history of racial injustice.
America’s racial conflict isn’t over—and the current discussion hasn’t brought us any closer. The beginnings of a helpful dialogue on diversity became a heated battle about systemic racism, white privilege, and Critical Race Theory, all framed by the slogan “black lives matter.”Bestselling author Tony Evans answers with a fearless and prophetic voice, pointing to God’s Word as the only lasting solution. Kingdom Race Theology helps people and churches commit to restitution, reconciliation, and responsibility. His penetrating and practical ideas will help pastors and church leaders sort through the conflicting theories. Discover sensible solutions with action plans for individuals and churches. Together we can work across racial lines to repair the damage done by a long history of racial injustice.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: .45 PoundsSuggested Age: 22 Years and UpSub-Genre: Christian ChurchGenre: Religion + BeliefsNumber of Pages: 176Publisher: IVPTheme: GeneralFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Irwyn L InceLanguage: EnglishStreet Date: August 4, 2020TCIN: 80404978UPC: 9780830848317Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-1866Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
The 2020 murder of George Floyd ignited a racial firestorm throughout America, provoking lament and grief over a long history of tragedy. The widespread protests gave way to a heated discussion about terms such as systemic racism, white privilege, and Critical Race Theory, all framed by the slogan “black lives matter.” The beginnings of a helpful dialogue on diversity became a heated battle, one that quickly spread to the church. Drawing on forty years of ministry experience, Tony Evans writes with a fearless and prophetic voice, probing to the heart of the issue and pointing to God’s Word as the solution. Kingdom Race Theology helps people and churches commit to restitution, reconciliation, and responsibility. His penetrating and practical ideas will help pastors and church leaders sort through the conflicting theories, finding sensible solutions in the form of individual and collective action plans. Christians can work together across racial lines to repair the damage done by a long history of racial injustice.
Discover Jesus' goals of togetherness, oneness, and unity in an increasingly divided world. When you learn to confront the areas in your heart that might not love as Jesus loved, you can help build a flourishing, Christ-like culture. Throughout his ministry, Jesus specifically bridged the gap with the ostracized, outcast, and overlooked. He told his followers to do the same. The gospel message is for everyone--and our mission as believers is to make disciples of Jesus, not duplicates of ourselves. This requires us to live and love beyond our preferences, to build relationships with those who are different from us, and to go beyond the boundaries of unspoken rules and invisible lines. It's time to break the strongholds of division that have been passed down from generation to generation.In Love Outside the Lines, Jimmy Rollins willexpand the gospel message of Christ beyond the lines of cultural norms, show us how to follow in Jesus' footsteps by moving away from racial stereotypes and moving toward things that unite us, empower a culture of people willing to be part of the conversation on racial reconciliation, help us embrace the kingdom truth that we are better together than we are divided, andexemplify a life of dynamic diversity at church, work, and home.Join Jimmy on a powerful journey to rediscover the discipleship of diversity that leads to unity. Together, we will confront our comfort-zone barriers--both known and unknown--and take a detour to pursue the kind of diverse relationships and honest dialog that build a flourishing Christ culture.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)Weight: .7 PoundsSuggested Age: 22 Years and UpNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Christian LifePublisher: Whitaker HouseTheme: Personal GrowthFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Jentezen FranklinLanguage: EnglishStreet Date: November 7, 2017TCIN: 77982488UPC: 9781629119236Item Number (DPCI): 247-71-4559Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
