CULTURE

Why Do White Christians Remain Silent?

Given the horrific shootings in Atlanta, we at Missio Alliance listened particularly to Asian American Christians and how they were processing those events. A message that we began consistently seeing and hearing from our Asian American brothers and sisters was that they were disappointed, discouraged, and grieved that their broader church family—white Christians in particular—were largely silent even as Asian Americans were openly and visibly in pain. We asked if someone from our Writing Team would reflect on the question of why white Christians remain silent when their siblings in Christ are crying out from the burden of racial injustice, and Derek Vreeland, discipleship pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MO, was willing.

WITNESS

One Year Later: What Has the Church Learned?

Kris Beckert reflects on nine recurring themes she finds in conversation with pastors, practitioners, and leaders since Covid-19 really became known in March 2020. 

CULTURE

Understanding Critical Race Theory: Part 1 & Part 2

Ending racism and pursuing social justice is the worthy race of this moment, but it is a complex and entangled challenge. Earlier this month we asked two experts and thoughtful practitioners to help us craft an "Understanding Critical Race Theory" in two parts. We're grateful for the contributions of Dr. Robert Chao Romero and Rev. Dr. Jeff Liou.

FORMATION

How Unresolved Emotional Pain Hinders Discipleship

Guest writer Ken Baugh looks at the reality and challenge of emotional pain as well as the Bible's mandate to care for ourselves and others. "The Bible is full of evidence that God wants his people to embrace those who struggle emotionally."

SPECIAL FOR LENT:
YOU ARE MY WITNESSES

Episode 6: Parade

The parades come fast and fade faster. Amy Bost Henegar leads us into Holy Week by asking us to reflect on the fleeting parade given to Jesus.

Listen to all the short reflections for each week in Lent, here. And be sure to stay tuned for the Good Friday and Easter Sunday episodes!

THE PURSUIT WITH RICHARD LEE

Julie Won – Special Conversation about the Atlanta Massacre

Julie Won is a 1st generation Korean American and is running for City Council in Queens, New York, in District 26. Listen to her incredible, vulnerable, and powerful interview with Richard Lee today. 

MANAGING LEADERSHIP ANXIETY

S6E12 - Steve Cuss on Criticism

Criticism is a given for leaders, but that doesn’t make it less painful. Criticism comes in all forms, some from inside us, like the inner critic, and some come at us.

UPCOMING CONFERENCE from MISSIO ALLIANCE