Diversity Advocates at Evangelical Colleges: ‘In Some Ways, You’re Seen as a Heretic’
Racial transformation is hard even when Christian schools are committed to change. Read full piece
Does the World Stop at Your Doorstep?
Columnist Ken Satterfield reflects on how churches could be impacted by the world – in a good way. And perhaps by showing the diversity of the world, churches will be better equipped to go out into that world and minister.
Navigating Unanticipated Circumstances Within God’s Sovereignty
God has created a world where we have the privilege of interacting with diverse people with diverse experiences and experiencing diverse circumstances. These relationships with people who are different from us and experiences that we would never anticipate are not always bad things.
The Stories We Tell About Our Country and Our Faith Matter
How to contend with diversity is one of the great questions of our day for political leaders, religious leaders and the American people. Too many influential people believe and tell the story that either a diverse America is a threat to Christianity, or that Christianity
Christian University Leaders Meet to Discuss How They Can Diversify Their Campuses
NEWBERG, Oregon (RNS) — About 300 Christian university presidents, human resources professionals, faculty and administrators attended the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Diversity Conference Oct. 4-5, seeking ways to diversify their campuses.
Who’s Engaged in Diverse Friendships — and Who Isn’t?
A new research report illustrates the power of friendships across religious lines to break down prejudice and build appreciation. But who is involved in these powerful relationships -- and who isn’t?
Why We Must Send More Missionaries of Color
According to recent estimates, African Americans comprise as few as 1 percent of international missionaries. Similar stats about the rarity of missionaries from other demographics are easy to find as well. For the glory of God and the sake of the nations, we need to
Churches Least Likely to Embrace Diverse Opinions, Adults Say
Looking for an institutions open to a diversity of perspectives? In a recent Pew Research Center study of adults, churches ranked last among five choices: churches and religious organizations; colleges and universities; community colleges; K-12 public schools; and local communities.
Southern Baptists Give Greater Attention to Diversity but Acknowledge More Needed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — At their annual meeting, Southern Baptists re-elected their president, adopted statements on their views about major cultural issues, and discussed how to deal with sexual abuse and racial discrimination in the church.
Southern Baptist Search Committee Responds to Diversity Questions
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Responding to "recent online stories and related social media activity," the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee's presidential search committee says it has "actively pursued resumes from non-Anglo candidates."