Be the Bridge [eBook - NC Digital Library] : Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation

NEW YORK TIMES#160; BESTSELLER ECPA BESTSELLER When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher.#160; Be the Bridge #160;is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.Jen Hatmaker #160; WINNER OF THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD#174; #160; Winner of the#160; Christianity Today#160; Book Award #160;A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture. #160; In an era where we seem to be increasingly divided along racial lines, many are hesitant to step into the gap, fearful of saying or doing the wrong thing. At times the silence, particularly within the church, seems deafening. #160; But change begins with an honest conversation among a group of Christians willing to give a voice to unspoken hurts, hidden fears, and mounting tensions. These ongoing dialogues have formed the foundation of a global movement called Be the Bridgea nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division. #160; In this perspective-shifting book, founder Latasha Morrison shows how you can participate in this incredible work and replicate it in your own community. With conviction and grace, she examines the historical complexities of racism. She expertly applies biblical principles, such as lamentation, confession, and forgiveness, to lay the framework for restoration. #160; Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement,#160; Be the Bridge #160;presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge buildercommitted to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel **__NEW YORK TIMES__BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • “When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. __Be the Bridge__ is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.”—Jen Hatmaker******WINNER OF THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® •**Winner of the __Christianity Today__Book Award • A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.**In an era where we seem to be increasingly divided along racial lines, many are hesitant to step into the gap, fearful of saying or doing the wrong thing. At times the silence, particularly within the church, seems deafening.But change begins with an honest conversation among a group of Christians willing to give a voice to unspoken hurts, hidden fears, and mounting tensions. These ongoing dialogues have formed the foundation of a global movement called Be the Bridge—a nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division.In this perspective-shifting book, founder Latasha Morrison shows how you can participate in this incredible work and replicate it in your own community. With conviction and grace, she examines the historical complexities of racism. She expertly applies biblical principles, such as lamentation, confession, and forgiveness, to lay the framework for restoration.Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement, presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge builder—committed to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ECPA BESTSELLER "When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. Be the Bridge is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands."#8212;Jen Hatmaker Winner of the Christianity Today Book Award A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture. In an era where we seem to be increasingly divided along racial lines, many are hesitant to step into the gap, fearful of saying or doing the wrong thing. At times the silence, particularly within the church, seems deafening. But change begins with an honest conversation among a group of Christians willing to give a voice to unspoken hurts, hidden fears, and mounting tensions. These ongoing dialogues have formed the foundation of a global movement called Be the Bridge#8212;a nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division. In this perspective-shifting book, founder Latasha Morrison shows how you can participate in this incredible work and replicate it in your own community. With conviction and grace, she examines the historical complexities of racism. She expertly applies biblical principles, such as lamentation, confession, and forgiveness, to lay the framework for restoration. Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement, Be the Bridge presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge builder#8212;committed to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel "A leading advocate for racial reconciliation offers a clarion call for Christians to move toward relationship and deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture. With racial tensions as high within the church as outside the church, it is time for Christians to become the leaders in the conversation on racial reconciliation. This power-packed guide helps readers deepen their understanding of historical factors and present realities, equipping them to participate in the ongoing dialogue and to serve as catalysts for righteousness, justice, healing, transformation, and reconciliation." -- Provided by publisher