Leading theologians and pastors explore the importance of addressing race and racism as part of ministry to youth. The Institute is grateful for the contributions of the Rev. Sharell Shippen, who helped our office craft the questions for Black and racially mixed youth groups.
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Introduction
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Section 1: What is Racism?
- Prepare – Matthew 22:37-40
- The History of Racism in America, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Setting Up the Historical Context, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Addressing Structural Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Racism and Christianity, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 2: Starting the Conversation
- Prepare – Proverbs 20:5
- Diversity and Embodied Joy, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline
- The Role of the Pastor in Combating Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Initiating Conversations about Race, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Conversations about Race, Challenges, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Talking About Race with Youth, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Listening to the Experience of Youth, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- The Work in a Nutshell, Josephine Kim – Video and Discussion Outline
- What White Congregational Should Know, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 3: Programming Strategies for Helping Youth See Embedded Racism
- Prepare – Ruth 1:6-18
- Fear and Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Advice to Youth Ministers, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Integrating Conversations About Race Into Programming, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Practical Tips, Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
- Advice for Youth Ministers, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
- Anti-Racism Work at Camp, Ryan Gackenheimer and Andrew Wicks – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 4: Translating Anti-Racism into Action, and Remembering Pacing
- Prepare – Mark 11:15-18
- Black Joy and Agency, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
- Agency and Activism, Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
- Realization and Ritual, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Resistance and Reconciliation, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Imagination and Ferguson, MO, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
- Empowerment and Action, Josephine Kim – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resource
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Section 5: Remembering Hope
- Prepare – Isaiah 30:25-31
- Hope for Combating Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Redemption, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Political Resistance and Spiritual Resilience, Jannah Scott and Sanghoon Yoo – Video and Discussion Outline
- Hopes for Liberation and Flourishing, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline
- Refugia, Talitha Amadea Aho – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources