In May and June the attention of the nation once again focused on the continued systemic injustice in our country after the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, in addition to the ongoing disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and Latino communities.
Over the last few months I have reflected often on 2014 and the work God did in my heart and in my city of St Louis after the killing of Mike Brown.
The question for me (and us) – will we maintain our focus to partner with God in seeking His shalom for all as the attention of others move elsewhere?
As a leadership community we are reading Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe this summer and engaging how we can see God’s kingdom come in and through InterVarsity.
For resources to take the next steps in your journey, check out my about page, IVP’s list of resources for faithful justice, and this thought provoking reflection by Chris Rice.