Racial Reconciliation

Oct 16, 20234 min read

Seven Obstacles That Stand in the Way of Ethnic Unity

A biblical church pursues ethnic unity more than a diversity quota. The point isn’t to have a visibly diverse audience—though that’s a...

Oct 9, 20233 min read

Why Ethnic Unity Is Central to the Church’s Mission

Racial strife isn’t just a modern issue. The Jews in the Ephesian church had a hard time (to put it mildly) worshiping with Gentiles,...

Sep 24, 202013 min read

Being a “Gospel Above All” Christian in Your Approach to Social Media

The Gospel Is the Center What do we mean when we say “gospel above all”? Is that another way of saying “just preach Jesus” and avoiding...

Sep 21, 20203 min read

When Peace and Unity Seem Impossible

There is a sweet peace in giving up the responsibility to control everything and the drive to get vengeance. That spirit of sweetness is...

Jun 29, 20204 min read

Racial Reconciliation and the Church: Same Song, New Response

The following post comes from Janetta Oni, the Summit’s director of communications. She recently joined Pastor J.D. and Pastor Bryan...

Mar 11, 20204 min read

A United Family in a Divided Society

Reading Romans 16 reminds me of a tradition my family had growing up on New Year’s Day. My mom would cook corned beef and cabbage, which...

Jan 20, 20203 min read

Dr. King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” Still Speaks to Us Today

On April 12, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sat in a small, solitary jail cell in Birmingham, reading a newspaper article written by...

Oct 25, 20192 min read

The Holiness of Rest, Listening to Women Teachers, & the Most Diverse Movement on Earth

Wisdom for Your Weekend is your regular installment of what we’ve been reading (and watching) around the web. Presented to you by Chris...

Oct 14, 20193 min read

The Scandal of Gospel Inclusivity

Salvation through Jesus Christ does not distinguish by ethnicity, economic background, education level, religious history, or moral...

Sep 20, 20192 min read

Phone Conversations, Our Hispanic Brothers and Sisters, & the Question Abortion Advocates Won&#

Wisdom for Your Weekend is your regular installment of what we’ve been reading (and watching) around the web. Presented to you by Chris...

Sep 18, 20193 min read

Justice Means We Speak Up

When it comes to questions of justice—whether the context is gender, race, abuse allegations, or something else—there has often been a...

Aug 9, 20192 min read

Praying for Survivors of Mass Shootings, This Racist Evil Age, & Religious Liberty in the U.S.

Wisdom for Your Weekend is your regular installment of what we’ve been reading (and watching) around the web. Presented to you by Chris...