Leading theologians and practitioners explore the critical inner work leaders must do in order to confront racism. 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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A Primer on Race and Racism
- Prepare – 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
- Key Themes of Critical Race Theory, Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- How Do We Understand Racism, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline
- Structural Racism, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline
- Structural Racism in Action, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resource
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Starting the Inner Conversation
- Prepare – Luke 13:6-9
- Self-Compassion, Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Understanding Our Interior Movement/Parts, Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- What’s Happening Inside vs. the World, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline
- Acting Out and the Resistance Response, Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Taking Our PULSE, Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Moving to Outer Movements in Our Lives as Youth Leaders
- Prepare – Matthew 5:38-40
- The Three-Fold Path of Compassion, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Compassion for the Other, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Cultivating the PULSE of Compassion for Others, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Anti-Racist Compassionate Action, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources