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Required: God's Call to Justice, Mercy, and Humility to Overcome Racial Division
Two spiritual leaders and friends—one Black, one White—have seen the injustice and racial hatred that has simmered under the surface of culture for decades, escalating in recent years.
In Required , Bishop Claude Alexander and Dr. Mac Pier, both theologians and practitioners who have crossed the racial divide for over thirty years, take their readers down the pathway of awareness, ownership, and action regarding how Christians participate in the conversation of race from a faith perspective. Readers will be shown how they The vision of this book is to accelerate current and inspire future efforts toward the vision of justice expressed through a Church united across racial, ethnic, and tribal lines. Over forty Christians and Christian organization, institution, and movement leaders strongly endorse Required as a must-read book on overcoming racial division. In Required , Claude Alexander and Mac Pier bear witness to the transformative power of cross-cultural exposure, cultural translation, and a passion for Christ-mandated conciliation and unity. With great transparency, they urge us to reflect on how our racial story connects to His Story and mission of reconciling our diverse world to Himself and each other. —Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Co-Convener, National African American Clergy Network Mac and Claude are two extraordinary men whom I admire deeply. Their work to advance racial justice and advocate for city transformation has been stellar. This book serves as both inspirational and a framework for advancing the gospel and overcoming racial division. —Bryan L. Carter, Senior pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Dallas, TX This book teaches, guides, and propels us toward God’s design of racial reconciliation while highlighting the role of relationships and movements such as the Lausanne Movement and Movement.org in bridging the divide. A timely and challenging reminder that racial equality and racial justice are required of those who belong to God’s new kingdom. —Las G. Newman, Ph.D., Global Associate Director for Regions, Lausanne Movement My two good friends have collaborated to write this book that, given their respective backgrounds and friendship, speaks powerfully into the call on each of us to practice justice, mercy, and humility to overcome racial tensions. —Bob Doll, Chief investment officer, Crossmark Global Investments In Required , two internationally respected Christian leaders allow us to “overhear” them as they have the kind of conversation many wish they could honest, direct, vulnerable, reasonable, and full of love. This book will equip the reader with a path toward seeking justice and mercy, as followers of Jesus are called to do, and to standing with and for one another, as brothers and sisters must. —Russell Moore, Christianity Today Bishop Claude Alexander has served as the senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, for more than thirty years and is one of the most respected voices around the globe on the subject of race. He is a past president of the Hampton University Ministers Conference and serves on the boards of various respected organizations.
Dr. Mac Pier is the founder of Movement.org and a Lausanne co-catalyst for cities. He has lived in New York City for thirty-five years where he founded the Concerts of Prayer Movement and cofounded Movement Day, which has engaged leaders from six continents and nine hundred cities.
In Required , Bishop Claude Alexander and Dr. Mac Pier, both theologians and practitioners who have crossed the racial divide for over thirty years, take their readers down the pathway of awareness, ownership, and action regarding how Christians participate in the conversation of race from a faith perspective. Readers will be shown how they The vision of this book is to accelerate current and inspire future efforts toward the vision of justice expressed through a Church united across racial, ethnic, and tribal lines. Over forty Christians and Christian organization, institution, and movement leaders strongly endorse Required as a must-read book on overcoming racial division. In Required , Claude Alexander and Mac Pier bear witness to the transformative power of cross-cultural exposure, cultural translation, and a passion for Christ-mandated conciliation and unity. With great transparency, they urge us to reflect on how our racial story connects to His Story and mission of reconciling our diverse world to Himself and each other. —Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Co-Convener, National African American Clergy Network Mac and Claude are two extraordinary men whom I admire deeply. Their work to advance racial justice and advocate for city transformation has been stellar. This book serves as both inspirational and a framework for advancing the gospel and overcoming racial division. —Bryan L. Carter, Senior pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Dallas, TX This book teaches, guides, and propels us toward God’s design of racial reconciliation while highlighting the role of relationships and movements such as the Lausanne Movement and Movement.org in bridging the divide. A timely and challenging reminder that racial equality and racial justice are required of those who belong to God’s new kingdom. —Las G. Newman, Ph.D., Global Associate Director for Regions, Lausanne Movement My two good friends have collaborated to write this book that, given their respective backgrounds and friendship, speaks powerfully into the call on each of us to practice justice, mercy, and humility to overcome racial tensions. —Bob Doll, Chief investment officer, Crossmark Global Investments In Required , two internationally respected Christian leaders allow us to “overhear” them as they have the kind of conversation many wish they could honest, direct, vulnerable, reasonable, and full of love. This book will equip the reader with a path toward seeking justice and mercy, as followers of Jesus are called to do, and to standing with and for one another, as brothers and sisters must. —Russell Moore, Christianity Today Bishop Claude Alexander has served as the senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, for more than thirty years and is one of the most respected voices around the globe on the subject of race. He is a past president of the Hampton University Ministers Conference and serves on the boards of various respected organizations.
Dr. Mac Pier is the founder of Movement.org and a Lausanne co-catalyst for cities. He has lived in New York City for thirty-five years where he founded the Concerts of Prayer Movement and cofounded Movement Day, which has engaged leaders from six continents and nine hundred cities.
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Published September 17, 2021
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January 18, 2022
This book was given to me by a friend involved in Movement Day an organization led by the two authors. Movement Day was born out of Tim Keller’s Church in NYC and is at work in NYC, Charlotte, NC, Williamsburg, VA and my hometown of Norfolk, VA. It was refreshing to learn of all the work being done locally to practically improve lives in areas of literacy, college education, spirituality, business incubation, housing issues, school issues, and food desert problems.
I found it to be an inspirational book. The authors share their testimony of getting involved in racial reconciliation and how God bonded them together in this cause as a white man and a black man in deep friendship. They share a short overview of the history of racism in America, inspiration to be active in standing together and being part of the solution, as well as highlighting the work of those on the ground joining forces across racial lines to see human flourishing in our cities and nation.
I found it to be an inspirational book. The authors share their testimony of getting involved in racial reconciliation and how God bonded them together in this cause as a white man and a black man in deep friendship. They share a short overview of the history of racism in America, inspiration to be active in standing together and being part of the solution, as well as highlighting the work of those on the ground joining forces across racial lines to see human flourishing in our cities and nation.
November 20, 2023
Enlightening read on two guy’s experience of racism in America today, one black and one white.
Loosely based on Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of thee? But to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.”
Both approach the topic with humility and respect for each other, seeking understanding.
I appreciated the opportunity to learn without feeling like I had an accusatory finger pointed at me.
Loosely based on Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of thee? But to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.”
Both approach the topic with humility and respect for each other, seeking understanding.
I appreciated the opportunity to learn without feeling like I had an accusatory finger pointed at me.
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