How to Lead in this Historic Moment: For Non-Black & Non-Indigenous Leaders and Pastors

Are you heartbroken over the murder of George Floyd? Are you beginning to see his death as a symptom of the much deeper disease of systemic racism? Do you find yourself in a steep learning curve with regard to race, whiteness, and racism in the United States? Are you wondering if and how the white church has not only been on the wrong side of this issue, but perpetuated it directly and/or indirectly? Are you leading in this moment feeling the tension of your convictions and the pragmatic reality of preparing for your next elder meeting or Sunday service? Do you feel paralyzed on how to guide your community toward confession, repentance and healing in constructive ways?

If so, this workshop is for you.

We will spend two hours offering content and interaction that will equip you with hyper-practical historical, theological and leadership tools to navigate this moment toward healing within your community.

Session 1: The Church and Power: Learning from the People of God on the Underside of Power

Session 2: The White American Church, Racism and Repentance

Session 3: A Theology and Practice for Protesting as the Christian Witness of Peacemaking

Session 4: A Pathway for Restorative Leadership and Influence

This is not a workshop for people who need to be convinced of the problem of racism, but for those who want to leverage their influence to liberate both the oppressed and the oppressor as we follow Jesus toward restoration.