Much virtual ink has been spilled discussing the merits of the term “evangelical.” But the energetic attempts to declare #notallevangelicals fall short if they fail to ask, “Why does our theology lead…
How to be an Ally 101
This page provides a list of our articles for readers who want to learn more about how to ally with their black brothers and sisters.
Tolerance for Racism Paved the Way for the Moral Bankruptcy of This Moment
American citizens should not be surprised at the paucity of character we are currently seeing in our politicians.…
The Charlottesville Declaration: An Appeal to the Church in America
For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 1 Peter 4:17 In Charlottesville, VA, the v…
“All You Talk about Is Race”: Five Responses to a Frustrating Comment
As someone who does race work, every so often someone makes the comment, “All you talk about is race.” I usually keep it moving and avoid making any response, but the statement frustrates me–mos…
Suggested Resources on Race and our History for the Presbytery of the Mississippi Valley
This compiliation was originally posted on Ligon Duncan’s personal blog. You can find the original, as well as more great content here. Important Online Resources: Race and Church Thabiti Anyabw…
OPC’s Report on the Problems of Race
As the daily news cycle continues to unmask longstanding racial tensions within our country (and even the church), more and more Christians are looking for answers. How do we think through racial issu…
Questions for Potential White Transracial Adoptive Parents
“How do I find other Black kids for them to play with?” I was asked this question by a White adoptive mom of two Black preschool-aged daughters. After I recovered from the shock of the que…
How the Black Church Saved Me
I am a white male from southern California, raised in a largely white community, and came to faith in a predominantly white Baptist church. Who, but God, in his surprising, yet delightfully providenti…
God Cares About Ethnicity
Alex Wright highlights that God cares about ethnicity, and argues you can find the importance of it all through Scripture, even in some of its more “obscure” sections.…
Say My Name
Welcome to The World Of “Dee” Last summer, I changed my name — not legally but temporarily to accommodate my co-workers. In retrospect, I’m disappointed in myself. I grew weary of defending my n…
5 Ways Christian Institutions of Higher Education Can Avoid White Supremacy
When you hear the phrase “white supremacy,” you might naturally associate it with violent, white hate groups that assaulted, harassed, and murdered people of color in the 1900s to create and preserve …
Suggestions for White Evangelicals
This article originally appeared on AJ’s personal blog. You can click here for the original and more great content. In light of the racial and political unrest that has dominated the media in th…
Jesus and Your Political Party
Jesus didn’t (and doesn’t) fit neatly into any political party. His kingdom is “not of this world.” Therefore, we should expect the values and priorities of that “alien kingdom” both to transect and t…
Asian Americans, MLK, and the Model Minority Myth
Asian Americans do not have a Martin Luther King, Jr. to look to in their history and struggle for civil rights. Moses Y. Lee explains how Asian Americans are benefactors of the Civil Rights Movement,…
Will You Weep With Me?
In this article, Brian Key shares, to White brothers and sisters, how incidents like the death of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile stirs up his emotions. This is his invitation for the church to pr…
American Patriotism and Christian Worship
For Americans and the country’s residents, this weekend may likely consist of barbecues, fireworks, memorials, and various patriotic gatherings to commemorate and celebrate America’s independence. Jul…
White Washed Walls: A Story of Privilege
Growing up, I spent much of my life in settings that were predominately white. The members at my church were mainly white. My public schooling was largely Caucasian. The neighborhoods I grew up in wer…
Reflections from a Black Presbyterian on the PCA’s Overture on Racial Reconciliation
The theme of the the Presbyterian Church in America’s 44th General Assembly was “Refreshed In and For the Cross.” For those present on the evening of June 23, 2016, it may have been one of the most re…
American Color and White-Washed Memories
Society is a complex conglomeration of shared traditions, memory, pain, and history. You often find tension in a society when an outside force challenges any one of those things, and the inevitable qu…
Racist Jokes, Eeyore, and My Wife
Racism is a national issue, an individual issue and an issue in the church, particularly among reformed, white believers. I’ve found that it’s easy to discuss the effects of racism in a more abstract,…