“At the heart of the gospel is the message of reconciliation. The American Heritage Dictionary associates reconciliation more closely with penance – an act of devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing. Our need to demonstrate reconciliation culturally and ethnically within our churches is not about pursuing uniformity or cultural and ethnic dismantlement. Reconciliation is a message of togetherness and oneness. Intentional or unintentional exclusivity is not simply a matter of personal preference…it is sin that needs to be set right.”

“This Continued Dialogue (CD) Packet is designed to explore topics that might interest students who are more socially active and/or have justice-specific questions or issues with God or the Christian faith. These CDs are an attempt to expose the true Jesus that preached the Kingdom of God while caring for the poor, brokenhearted, marginalized and oppressed sectors of society. The Jesus that didn’t separate evangelism from justice, but lived them both out seamlessly in his life. The Jesus that looked more like a revolutionary than a religious leader, the one who lived out the love that he spoke about”

“After sharing such powerful history and thought provoking words, students were silent except for one young man, who quietly expressed to the children in his close vicinity, “I wish we still had slaves. That would make my life a whole lot easier.””

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How should you relate to the opposite sex in a working environment? Are the rules different for Christians? The New Testament treats Christian men and women as sacred siblings. Is that relationship a…

This is a very powerful exercise which has been used for decades to teach about racism. I highly recommend that you watch the video on the website before using this exercise with a class. You also may be able to find this video at your local library.

Resources to help you in your study of the Book of Acts. “The curriculum is designed to be used in support of existing schools, as well as by groups and individuals. It consists of three central elements: graphic-driven videos, printed instruction and internet resources.”

Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion.
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“Tensions between different political, economic and racial backgrounds have worsened over the past decade, according to a USA Network poll released today.”

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Gentrification is a controversial process that is re-shaping American cities.
In this video clip, Dr. Robert Lupton of FCS Ministries (Atlanta) explains the term “gentrification” — giving a short history and definition.
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“We’re living in a multiethnic, multilingual, multicultural, multinational world in which most people agree racism is a problem and reconciliation is a necessity. Yet they don’t know what to do about it. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil explains how the heart must be different—and helps Navigators understand how to achieve it.”

“Using footage from across the country – including Ellis Island – “UE4: Send These” incorporates stories and interviews to raise 3 questions designed to help Christians think through and begin discussing the issue of immigration in America. Bonus materials include one hour of teaching from Dr. Daniel Carroll R. (Denver Seminary), one neighbor’s story of learning Spanish, an immigration discussion in a hair salon, a border trip to Mexico, and an introduction to the Christian Community Development Association.”

“Our mission is to articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world.”