In our era we are facing a tremendous problem. The most important ingredient for community transformation is leadership. Yet most ministries do not have an intentional process to grow leaders. Solid leadership within an urban ministry organization is critical for sustainability. In this course, Alvin Sanders will address the challenges of developing indigenous urban leaders. […]
Some pains stay with us and do not get healed. These pains can be physical, mental, spiritual, or emotional. Such chronic pains may take a lifetime to address. Despite our desire to resolve pain quickly, we eventually realize that we may have to find a way to live with chronic pains. Joyce del Rosario teaches […]
Pollution, climate change, and environmental injustice represent existential threats to our communities and to the gospel. These growing threats disproportionately impact low-income neighborhoods and communities of color throughout the United States. Environmental injustice still receives relatively little attention from Christians, however. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap teaches us that one of the greatest ways to demonstrate love for […]
The work of reconciliation begins by understanding that all of humanity has been created in the image of God. Furthermore, being made in the image of God means that humanity has the responsibility to care for God’s creation. Harper helps us recognize this responsibility and teaches us that when we declare war on our neighbors […]
Inequality has an origin. In this course, you will learn about the American system of incarceration that cripples those who have been involved in it. This system also specifically imprisons more black and brown people than any other racial groups. But from where did this disparity come?
This lesson takes us through the need for unity as a body in Christ, with a focus on native communities. The role of the Church in the oppression and brokenness of Native American peoples is examined. We also explore how to enter into reconciliation while being mindful of historical contexts for fragmentation and dissonance.
This course explores the often missing role of Asian Americans in American racial reconciliation, a narrative that has largely been black and white. The model minority, the glass ceiling, and the Asian American struggle for equality are also covered.
