videos
(in alphabetical order) - click here to suggest that we add a resource to this list
2009-12-01 – Unemployment hits African Americans hardest
News video segment on how the rising unemployment is hitting African Americans the hardest.
(No Ratings Yet)
Loading ...
A Girl Like Me – Media That Matters Film Festival
This excellent video was produced by a young woman named Kiri Davis. It was the winner of the Diversity Award Sponsored by Third Millennium Foundation. It is a great tool for prompting discussions on issues of race in America.
From…
(2 votes, average: 9.50 out of 10) Loading ...
A look at “Blended Nation”
An interview with the author of the book… Blended Nation: Portraits and Interviews of Mixed-Race America
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Accents: Fair Housing Laws Commercial
A commercial for the Fair Housing Laws. Could be used as a way to start conversations about the "new racism".
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Acts 11 – Part 1 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the early church was slow to understand that the gospel was not just for the Jews.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Acts 11 – Part 2 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the church at Antioch is the most strategic congregation of the New Testament and a model for church planting and development in the the 21st century.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Acts 13:1 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains Acts 13:1 and why Luke describes the leadershp team at Antioch not only by name, but by country of origin.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Being an Asian American
A powerful 12 minute documentary created by Asian American young men. They explain the challenges they have faced growing up in America and the stereotypes they are constantly working to overcome. It provides excellent insight into the life of…
(2 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Church Diversity Sucks by Pastor Scott Williams
One of the 9 minute videos broadcast as a part of The Nines leadership conference on 9/9/09. Pastor Scott Williams gives a powerful challenge to leaders to go beyond “just tolerating” diversity to intentionally embracing it. He challenges us to have conversations about embracing diversity with… God, our staff, and our congregations. “Church diversity sucks but the real fact is that it doesn’t have to.”
(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Clip from the Color of Fear
An intense clip from the provocative movie The Color of Fear. May be good for prompting discussion. Shows the passion and pain behind this subject.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
CNN Black in America: Men (Part 1)
Provocative CNN special about African American men in America. You can view the rest of the show here.
(4 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10) Loading ...
CNN: Are Asian Students Smarter? (studying stereotypes)
A CNN clip studying the stereotype of Asian students being smarter.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Color Me Blind (a parody)
A creative and funny parody on misguided efforts to promote “diversity”.
(2 votes, average: 9.50 out of 10) Loading ...
Colorblind But Not Colorless
Powerful spoken word challenging the church to greater ethnic diversity.
(3 votes, average: 8.67 out of 10) Loading ...
Colored People Video
Description on YouTube:
“This music video was prepared for Florida Tech Christian Campus Ministries’ “One Voice: Unity in Diversity” worship service. If you would like the original to use, please let me know & I can remove the end…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Early Church History and Culture – Vince Campbell and Soong-Chan Rah
I sat in on this workshop when I attended the CCDA conference in 2009. Very interesting discussion!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Ephesians – Part 1 of 3 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the book of Ephesians is Paul’s clarion call for diverse believers to walk, work and worship God together as one in and through the local church.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Ephesians – Part 2 of 3 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the mystery of Christ in Ephesians 3 and the true context of the passage beyond otherwise common misconceptions of interpretation.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Ephesians – Part 3 of 3 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the context of Ephesians 6 and for what gospel (good news) Paul ultimately gave his life.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Glimpse of life at a multi-ethnic church
Images of Cornerstone Christian Center–a multi-ethnic church in Torrance, CA.
(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10) Loading ...
How Hollywood Stereotyped the Native Americans
Shows how Hollywood created stereotypes and racism toward Native Americans.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Human Network Commercials: A Brand New Day
A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways that were never before imaginable.…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Human Network Commercials: Anyone Can Be Famous
A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways that were never before imaginable.…
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Human Network Commercials: Meeting in America
A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways that were never before imaginable.…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Human Network Commercials: Show Me Something Cool
A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways that were never before imaginable.…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Human Network Commercials: Staring Competition
A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways that were never before imaginable.…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Human Network Commercials: Town Square
A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways that were never before imaginable.…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
I Have a Dream Speech by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous "I have a dream" speach on August 28, 1963 in its entirety along with footage of those who attended the march on Washington, D.C.
You can read the full text of this…
(3 votes, average: 7.67 out of 10) Loading ...
Improving Race Relations: Interview with John Perkins
An interview with Dr. John Perkins, one of the great champions of racial unity in the Christian church. Dr. Perkins shares about his life and race relations in the U.S. Great video!
(2 votes, average: 9.50 out of 10) Loading ...
Interracial Churches
This PBS video is a compilation of interviews with pastors and Christian leaders around the country. They explain reasons why multi-ethnic congregations are so difficult to build and sustain as well as some of the benefits they have experienced.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It’s Not About Racial Reconciliation! by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why a healthy multi-ethnic church must not be focused on racial reconciliation, but on reconciling men and women to God through faith in Jesus Christ; and on reconciling a local congregation of evangelical faith to the principles and practices of first century churches such as existed at Antioch and Ephesus.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
It’s Your Choice (stereotyping)
Simple, short statement about stereotyping.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
John 17 – Part 1 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz begins to establish the New Testament, biblical mandate for the multi-ethnic church by overviewing the prayer of Christ in John 17.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
John 17 – Part 2 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz continues his exegesis of John 17, pointing out the two (Greek) hima clauses in the passage and their significance in terms of Christ’s prayer that the church be one so the world would know God’s love and believe.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Just the Facts by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the facts of local church segregation throughout America today and that the New Testament local church was, in fact, multi-ethnic.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Martin Luther King on Accusations by Malcolm X
The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s addresses accusations by Malcolm X and defends why he uses non-violent resistance and love as a means for social change.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Martin Luther King’s Prophetic Last speech
Dr. King continued to advocate for the poor and mistreated until the end (he was in Memphis to protest low pay for black garbage collectors). He declares “I just want to do God’s will” on the night before he was assassinated.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Neighborhood responds differently to act of vandalism
Clip of a ABC 20/20 special which shows a neighborhood’s reactions to the same act of vandalism by white and African American teens.
(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 1 of 3 – Multi-ethnic Church in the Suburbs? by Chad Brennan
Chad shares about his background in “the mostly-white suburbs”, the Middle East, and Queens. He presents five types of obstacles that keep Christians divided by ethnicity: cultural differences, sociological, historical, political, and theological. He explains how the early church demonstrates that it is possible to overcome all of these obstacles through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.
(3 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 1 of 3: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?
Watch the rest of this video… Part 2 and Part 3. This is a video which we (ReNew Partnerships) produced.
Is it freezing while playing? Click the pause button (bottom left corner), wait until the light red bar gets…
(4 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 1 of 5 – Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Dr. Rah shares…
- his background and ministry experience
- about individualism, consumerism, and racism in America
- his advice for someone seeking to start a multi-ethnic church
- About the importance of racially-reconciled communities that exhibit racial justice
(3 votes, average: 9.67 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 2 of 3 – Multi-ethnic Church in the Suburbs? by Chad Brennan
Chad shares about his background in “the mostly-white suburbs”, the Middle East, and Queens. He presents five types of obstacles that keep Christians divided by ethnicity: cultural differences, sociological, historical, political, and theological. He explains how the early church demonstrates that it is possible to overcome all of these obstacles through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Part 2 of 3: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?
Watch the rest of this video… Part 1 and Part 3. This is a video which we (ReNew Partnerships) produced.
Is it freezing while playing? Click the pause button (bottom left corner), wait until the light red bar gets…
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 2 of 5 – Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Dr. Rah shares…
- how racism is often thought of as exclusively a “personal issue” — but, the corporate aspect of racism must be recognized and addressed as well
- an example of how the corporate shame of racism was handled in a biblical way
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 3 of 3 – Multi-ethnic Church in the Suburbs? by Chad Brennan
Chad shares about his background in “the mostly-white suburbs”, the Middle East, and Queens. He presents five types of obstacles that keep Christians divided by ethnicity: cultural differences, sociological, historical, political, and theological. He explains how the early church demonstrates that it is possible to overcome all of these obstacles through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Part 3 of 3: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?
Watch the rest of this video… Part 1 and Part 2. This is a video which we (ReNew Partnerships) produced.
Is it freezing while playing? Click the pause button (bottom left corner), wait until the light red bar gets…
(3 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 3 of 5 – Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Dr. Rah shares…
- how the growing ethnic minority population in America will have a powerful impact on the values of American society and the church
- how the American church must break free from “white cultural captivity” and work toward a more multi-ethnic church
- suggestions for leaders seeking to build multi-ethnic ministries
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 4 of 5 – Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Dr. Rah shares…
- books that can help Christian leaders to learn about other cultural perspectives
- suggestions for how we can reach out to other ethnic groups with a “I’ll go to you” mindset rather than a “Come to me” mindset.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Part 5 of 5 – Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Dr. Rah shares…
- there are two different ways we have looked at multi-ethnicity in America… melting pot and salad bowl
- how the dominance of Western, white culture hinders the church’s ability to experience and appreciate ethnic diversity
- suggestions for white Christians who do not understand the reality of white privilege
(5 votes, average: 7.40 out of 10) Loading ...
Racism a History – The Colour of Money Part 1
Excellent BBC series on the history of racism. You can watch the rest of the series here.
(4 votes, average: 6.25 out of 10) Loading ...
Racism in America – Art Fennell Reports
An interesting short documentary by Art Fennell Reports covering recent examples of racism in America. It would be good to show to a group before discussing topics like, “Does racism still exist?” or “How should Christians respond to modern…
(2 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Revelation 2:1-4 by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the common, interpreative misconception of this familiar passage and exactly what first love the Ephesian church had left circa 90 A.D.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Segregation Returns To America
Shows how schools are becoming more and more segregated.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Silent Racism: stereotypes toward Asian Americans
Asian American men share about what its like to deal with the stereotypes they face every day.
(4 votes, average: 9.75 out of 10) Loading ...
Sit Your Nalgas Down! by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the pursuit of cross-cultural competence is not without its lighter moments. Do not miss this hillarious story from the annals of Mosaic’s history!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Something Other Than Other
New parents share about their journey as ethnic minorities in America and their hopes for their new child.
Information about this video from the Media That Matters website:
Winner of the Tolerance Education Award
Sponsored by Third Millennium Foundation…
(5 votes, average: 9.40 out of 10) Loading ...
Stereotypes about Hispanic Americans
Students at Texas A&M interview their fellow students about stereotypes about Hispanic Americans.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
Stereotypes and White Privilege
Student documentary on stereotypes and white privilege.
(2 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10) Loading ...
The Challenge of Worship Styles
Art Lucero interviews Pastor Miles McPherson regarding what the worship looks like in their multi-ethnic church.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
The Coming Integration of the Local Church by Mark DeYmaz
In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why – in an increasingly diverse and cynical society – the gospel will be unintentionally undermined when preached from segregated pulpits and pews.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
The ONE Event: A Taste of the New Culture
About this video
All of the scenes in this video were filmed during the ONE Event which took place on January 7, 2006 at the Ohio State University. The ONE Event was facilitated by ReNew Partnerships with the help…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
The Story Behind Amazing Grace by Wintley Phipps
Watch the amazing video of the history of Amazing Grace. Wintley Phipps at Carnegie Hall tells and sings the story behind the creation of Amazing Grace. Did you know that Amazing Grace is set to the tune of a West African Sorrow Chant? Watch it all, but don’t miss starting at 5:40 when he hums/moans/sings it as Newton likely first heard it coming up from the belly of the slave ship.
(2 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
The Tree: the power of unity
Very powerful video produced in India which illustrates the power of various people coming together to help one another.
(3 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...
To Serve by Martin Luther King
Excerpt from Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Drum Major Instict” speech. Very powerful!
(5 votes, average: 9.80 out of 10) Loading ...
What if everyone was the same?
Creative video showing what the world would be like if everyone were the same. May be a good discussion opener — especially with youth.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Why Are Churches Segregated?
A variety of church leaders share why they believe the church continues to be divided by race.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
|