What is the role and response of pastors and churches to recent events following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis? Racism and injustice are deep and complex problems and none of us has all the answers. As followers of a God of justice and mercy, we all have a responsibility to take a stand for justice at the same time that we take a humble posture to listen and to learn from those who have suffered injustice.
We have gathered a few pieces of media from BCI pastors as they have responded to these problems and sought to apply the gospel. Listen in as they explore different aspects of racial injustice and seek to graciously and humbly lead their churches and their communities through this time.
Pastor Snapshot
– Eric Trout
Pastor Eric Trout shares his heart about how racial injustice has impacted him, his family, and his church.
Sermon: “Kingdom Justice”
– Ricky Rohrig, Pastor at Crossroads Community Church, Red Oak
Sermon: “What is Our Role?”
– Rechab Gray & Andy Norris, Pastors at Cottage Grove Church, Des Moines
Article: “Racism, Riots, & the Future”
– Dave Miller, Pastor at Southern Hills Baptist Church, Sioux City
Article: “Justice Doesn’t Need a Qualifier”
– Todd Stiles, Pastor at First Family Church, Ankeny
Poem: “When There Are No Words…”
– Bob Allen, Associate Pastor at New Life Church, Davenport
Poem: “understand”
– Eric Schumacher, Associate Pastor at Grand Avenue Baptist Church, Ames
Podcast: “Racial Injustice”
– Mark Vance, Pastor at Cornerstone Church, Ames
FB Post: “These two are brothers…”
– Shane Rothlisberger, Family Pastor at Cornerstone Church, Ames
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