8 Things White Youth Pastors Can Do About Racism

(From a black youth pastor) I’m a black youth pastor at Restore Community Church, in Kansas City MO. The month of May 2020 has been especially tragic for the African American community.  Beginning with Ahmaud Arbery’s killing at the hand of two white citizens, the Coronavirus disproportionately affecting the African American community, and most recently George Floyd’s death at the hand of white police officers. Many of my white friends have been asking, “What can I do?” They say something needs to change, but what can they do?  I continue to see this frustration from my white brothers and sisters in Christ every time these things happen.  Their only options seem to be outrage on social media or remaining silent for fear of saying the wrong thing about these often complex and multifaceted issues. I’ve pulled together a few very simple action points.  You can do all of them or … Continue reading 8 Things White Youth Pastors Can Do About Racism