Like so many, I’ve been shocked and saddened by the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd. As the nation has erupted in anger and protests, we’re getting a glimpse of the pain and frustration our African American brothers and sisters face and the rest of us only faintly understand.

Amid the upheaval, Esau McCaulley wrote, “Black Christians can deal with people who have no reason support us. We can deal with secular racists. What is heartbreaking and exhausting is to find ourselves fighting for our right to exist and then find that the enemy is our brother.” But he also sees hope—and points to the message of Pentecost to help the church find its voice.

Also, if you’re wondering your church can pursue racial reconciliation in a time racial discord, check out Racial Reconciliation. This download will help you and your team assess and improve your church’s fellowship habits across ethnic boundaries.