Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention: Diverse African American and White Perspectives
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Overview
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has a historical stain. The SBC once affirmed slavery and openly opposed and condemned abolitionists. Even though the convention repented of this sin publicly, a profound divide between the white majority and the black and brown minority still exists for many churches.
This stain is more than historical fact; it prohibits Southern Baptist churches from embracing the one new man in Christ promised in Ephesians 2:11–22 and from participating in the new song of the saints from every tongue, tribe, people, and nation in Revelation 5:9.
The glorious gospel of Jesus Christ commands all his followers to do our part in removing racism from our midst. Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention is a powerful and practical call to sacrifice, humility, and perseverance—along with a relentless commitment to Christian unity—for the sake of the gospel and our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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- Addresses the issues of racism that have historically marked the SBC
- Compiles the work of mostly African-American contributors from various aspects of SBC life: academic, administration, curriculum development, pastoral ministry, and state convention leadership
- Represents an effort to erase the stain of racism from the SBC in pursuit of unity
“Contributors to this work can seldom avoid referencing their personal stories, evidencing the extent to which the book reveals the souls of the authors. Rest assured, the chapters will also touch the souls of the readers. Southern Baptists have needed this book for a long time.”
Paul H. Chitwood, Kentucky Baptist Convention
“Removing the Stain of Racism is not only essential reading for all who are committed to racial reconciliation in the SBC, but is a call to genuine repentance and gospel-centered living for Christ-followers everywhere. Readers should reflect with care, doing so with an open Bible along with a prepared heart, recognizing the need for continued faithfulness, further illumination, and enhanced understanding.”
David S. Dockery, Trinity International University/Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“A true gift to the church—whether Southern Baptist or any other branch of the Christian faith—this is a must read for those serious about removing the deep stain of racism.”
Michael O. Emerson, North Park University
- Title: Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention: Diverse African American and White Perspectives
- Authors: Kevin Jones, Jarvis J. Williams
- Publisher: B&H
- Print Publication Date: 2017
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Southern Baptist Convention; Racism; Southern Baptists; Southern Baptist Churches
- ISBNs: 9781430070719, 9781433643354, 1433643359, 1430070714
- Resource ID: LLS:9781433643354
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:56:17Z