Racism and the nuance it takes to love a diverse family.
Our salvation has gained our righteousness in Christ. There is no doubt we are all equal in the eyes of our Father; however, in the eyes and by the rules of this society, our bodies determine our experiences. Therefore, we must navigate with nuance.
The Love And Unity Project
The protests following the killing of George Floyd and others have made race the central conversation in America. While you long for your church to reflect God’s vision for a loving, unified and diverse family, you’re unsure where to begin. In this five-week academy, you’ll participate in an honest conversation about race and learn how your congregation can face the divides in our country with love and unity.
With the proper definition of race, we can begin to see how having a hierarchy of race hurts everyone, even those situated at the top of the hierarchy. In this talk, we will unpack the origins and dangers of the ideology of white supremacy, as well as the unlikely places where this ideology shows up.
Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he’s still the best race car in the world.
For every “God is good” thought, there are also “then where is He?” thought. Here’s how I transition from despair to hope.
Turns out, embracing God’s faithful love may be simple, but it ain’t easy and It’s okay if your not resilient through the storm of life; truth is, neither am I.
Crisis and the opportunity it brings.
Crisis often comes into our lives when we are least expecting them; however, we can seize the opportunity and turn our most difficult moments into our best.
Finding hope in grief.
Grief is about letting go of what is in the past that w’e’re capable of reaching for, to what’s in the future. Grief is actually the bridge that we take between the pain of loosing something, and then the hope of something in the future.
For every “God is good” thought, there are also “then where is He?” thought. Here’s how I transition from despair to hope.
Turns out, embracing God’s faithful love may be simple, but it ain’t easy and It’s okay if your not resilient through the storm of life; truth is, neither am I.
Weekly Devotionals
Have you been waiting for something to happen that will “validate” that you’re finally working toward your destiny or calling? Pastor Dele shares that the first step toward something greater is actually on you. If you have a glimpse of something greater ahead, you need to make an extravagant exchange to get where God is calling you to go. There’s no way around it, but God will be with you through that entire journey.
It’s easy to find safety in a “just me and God” or even “just me and a few friends” mindsets. What would richness in relationships look like if we leaned into the “more” of relationships with the people God has placed in our path?
God calls us to do things for the Kingdom and oftentimes, we aren’t ready in the space that we are at the moment to carry it out. In this week’s devotional, Pastor Dele Okuwobi dives into why it is so important to lean into the training that God is putting us through to prepare us for the work that we each have been called to.
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5 unique trends every true multi-ethnic ministry should be aware of.
The impulse towards unity is driving more churches to become multiethnic. Here are 5 unique trends every true multi-ethnic ministry should be aware of.
So… What’s Love & Unity?
At first glance, Love & Unity may sound soft, but trust me, it is not. It’s a mandate with merit and probably the most Christ-like vision your church or any church start-up can pursue.Here’s a Framework to Talk about Race, Class, and Gender.
How to effectively and quickly move your multi-ethnic congregation beyond welcoming in 3 steps
Learn how to move your multi-ethnic congregation beyond welcoming and really make members feel at home with these three proven methods learned from our friends at Peoples Church Cincinnati.
