Dr. Robert Smith Jr.

video of this podcast available on YouTube https://youtu.be/74xXF3qG_qE

Dr. Smith discusses racism as a sin problem and not a skin problem.
We struggle with racism within the church because we resist the command to be incarnational (dwelling among each other)
We must move beyond information to true transformation.
We have been social distancing long before it was a pandemic necessity.

How does it affect you when we quote known slave holders like Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield in theology (specifically as it relates to revival and the Great Awakening) knowing they were slaveholders?

Scriptures referenced today
John 1
Revelation 21:1-3
2 Corinthians 5:19

EC30 Mission Statement
Affirming Imago Dei (every human life bears the image of God) and through biblical community relationships, we strive to confront the sin of racism. Grounded in the truth and hope of God’s Word, we press into hard conversations asking, listening, and learning about experiences beyond our own to gain a deeper understanding from our marginalized brothers and sisters in faith. We commit to learning individually and collectively from Scripture, each other, and other resources that speak directly to racial issues, inequalities, and injustices. We will use our voices in our circles of influence to speak the truth to policies, institutions, and individuals concerning racism. Finally, we recognize our utter dependence on God’s grace and strength for this journey in seeking to walk together more effectively, and that His Glory through His son Jesus is our greatest calling.