Diversity in Fellowship

What Child is This? (Black Jesus, White Jesus?)

Should we have manger scenes? What do they have to do with diversity?

Diversity and Death

What are the differences between a black funeral and a white funeral? Why do those differences (and others when it comes to death) exist?

Diversity and LGBTQ+

Why are these two communities often linked together? How can we think through that biblically?

 

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is "Gay Girl, Good God" by Jackie Hill Perry.

When Private Hate becomes Public Knowledge

How do we respond to racist emails from a public figure? How should we respond as Christians?

Diversity in Missions

Do we have diversity in global missions? How can we encourage that?

 

The suggested diversity resources for this episode are: 

1) "Race Matters: Why We Must Send More Missionaries of Color" by Doug Logan

2) The Kingdom Diversity Initiative at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Diversity and Law Enforcement: Interview with Jim McMillen

What challenges do law enforcement face when dealing with diversity issues? How can Christians help? Listen as Kenny and William talk with local Chief of Police, Jim McMillen.

Diversity at the Border

What does the Bible say about diversity and immigration? How can we faithfully apply that in our country today?

 

The suggested diversity resource for this episode are two ministries that deal with immigration from a Christian perspective: the Evangelical Immigration Table (https://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/) and The Immigration Coalition (https://theimmigrationcoalition.com/). 

The ”N” Word

Language can be difficult and words can be offensive. How do we navigate that while working for diversity in fellowship (or fellership)?

2 Years Later

What lessons have we learned through the merge after two years? What has gone well and what do we need to still work on?

 

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is the Grace Bible Fellowship Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GBFSikeston), where you can watch a typical Sunday service and learn more about the church.

Is Slavery a Sin?

What does the Bible actually say about slavery? How do we apply that to slavery in America?

 

The suggested diversity resource for this episode is "How Could Jonathan Edwards Own Slaves?" by John Piper.