Be the Bridge
Author: Morrison, Latasha
ISBN: 9780525652885
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Oct 2019
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
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.
Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;NEW YORK TIMESP#160;Plt;/iPgt;BESTSELLER P#8226; ECPA BESTSELLER P#8226; P#8220;When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher.P#160;Plt;iPgt;Be the BridgePlt;/iPgt;P#160;is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.P#8221;P#8212;Jen HatmakerPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;P#160;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;Plt;bPgt;WINNER OF THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARDP#174; P#8226;P#160;Plt;/bPgt;Winner of theP#160;Plt;iPgt;Christianity TodayP#160;Plt;/iPgt;Book Award P#8226;P#160;A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;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.Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;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 BridgeP#8212;a nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division.Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;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.Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement,P#160;Plt;iPgt;Be the BridgePlt;/iPgt;P#160;presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge builderP#8212;committed to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel.
ISBN: 9780525652885
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Oct 2019
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
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.
Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;NEW YORK TIMESP#160;Plt;/iPgt;BESTSELLER P#8226; ECPA BESTSELLER P#8226; P#8220;When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher.P#160;Plt;iPgt;Be the BridgePlt;/iPgt;P#160;is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.P#8221;P#8212;Jen HatmakerPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;P#160;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;Plt;bPgt;WINNER OF THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARDP#174; P#8226;P#160;Plt;/bPgt;Winner of theP#160;Plt;iPgt;Christianity TodayP#160;Plt;/iPgt;Book Award P#8226;P#160;A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;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.Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;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 BridgeP#8212;a nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division.Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;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.Plt;brPgt;P#160;Plt;brPgt;Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement,P#160;Plt;iPgt;Be the BridgePlt;/iPgt;P#160;presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge builderP#8212;committed to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel.
