Find helpful resources on racial reconciliation & justice
Let's Learn Together
As Christians, we are called to represent the biblical unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And we want to live that out. Yet, we're living in a world that's increasingly divided. That's why we've designed this page. Here, you'll find biblical content, resources, and educational opportunities on the topic of racial reconciliation.
Resources
In an effort to help you learn and process issues of racial injustice and disunity, we have compiled a list of helpful articles, videos, and podcasts. Utilize these resources on your own, with your Small Group, or with your family.
Articles
- Pursue Unity by Practicing Humility
- A Lament for George Floyd
- Repenting from My Racist Past
- Redemption, Race, and Photography: An Interview with Francis Nwosu
- How God Transformed my Perspective on Race
- Humility & the Conversation on Race
- Starting the Conversation on Race
- Talking About Race with My Children
- 8 Unique Books on Racial Reconciliation
- The Christianity of a Slave
- Why "Biblical Unity in Diversity"
Check out more resources like these at cpcresources.net.
Audio & Video
One People Sermon Series
Podcast Episodes
THINK|19: Biblical Unity in Diversity
- Session 1: What the Book of Hosea Teaches Us About Loving Others
- Session 2: How Christ's Sacrifice Frees us to Live in Unity
- Session 3: Q&A Panel
- Session 4: One New Redeemed Humanity
- Session 5: The Gospel & Ethnic Reconciliation
- Breakout Session: Suggested Steps Forward in Biblical Unity in Diversity
- Breakout Session: Biblical Unity in Diversity from a Woman's Perspective
- Breakout Session: Teaching Biblical Unity in Diversity to the Next Generation
Stand-Alone Videos
Content from THINK|19: Biblical Unity in Diversity
THINK|19: Biblical Unity in Diversity
The following audio and video content is from the College Park Church THINK|19 conference. This event featured guest speakers Pastor Bryan Lorritts from Abundant Life Christian Fellowship and Dr. Jarvis Williams, from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
- Session 1: What the Book of Hosea Teaches Us About Loving Others
- Session 2: How Christ's Sacrifice Frees us to Live in Unity
- Session 3: Q&A Panel
- Session 4: One New Redeemed Humanity
- Session 5: The Gospel & Ethnic Reconciliation
- Breakout Session: Suggested Steps Forward in Biblical Unity in Diversity
- Breakout Session: Biblical Unity in Diversity from a Woman's Perspective
- Breakout Session: Teaching Biblical Unity in Diversity to the Next Generation
- kidTHINK|19 Application Guide
Books
For Adults
- Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison
- Bloodlines by John Piper (free ebook download available for a limited time)
- Letters to a Birmingham Jail by Bryan Loritts
- One Blood by John Perkins
- One New Man by Jarvis Williams
- Plain Theology for Plain People by Charles Octavius Boothe
- The Gospel in Color: A Theology on Racial Reconciliation for Parents (multiple authors)
- Weep With Me by Mark Vroegop
- Woke Church by Eric Mason
For Children
- God Made Me & You by Shai Linne
- God's Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell & Catalina Echeverri
- When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner
Around the Web
Below is a list of resources around the web that will help you continue learning and advocating for racial unity:
Websites
Free Educational Opportunities
- "Be the Bridge" (podcast)
- "How to Talk With Children About Racism" (video lesson by Trillia Newbell)
- If:Gathering: "Where Do We Go From Here? Understanding Your Role in Racial Reconciliation" (digital discussion on next steps for racial reconciliation)
- Lifeway Group Study Guide: "Overcoming Prejudice Through Love" (free download)
- "Racial Unity" (online course from TGC)
Get Involved
The College Park Church Diversity Discipleship Discussion Group (3DG) began in 2013 when a group of men from College Park started informally meeting in a McDonalds to discuss issues of ethnic diversity, race, and the church. Four years later, the group has grown to include a diversity of genders, race, and ethnicity. It meets on the third Sunday of each month to fellowship, share, listen, and pray together.
Join the 3DG for its next meeting (via Zoom). All are welcome!