Sunday morning at 11:00am is still the most segregated hour in America. Churches across America are perpetuating many of the racial problems in the United States. We gather together, worship together, "do life" together and eventually become each other's best friends. Because of the segregation within churches, this can create communities of people who only have meaningful conversations with people who look the same, believe the same, think the same, vote the same and have similar experiences. The segregation within the church knowingly or unknowingly continues biases, stereotypes and discriminations outside of the church.
Keith Ferguson planted and Pastors CityView Bible Church in Round Rock, Texas. Keith is not only a Pastor, but a husband, father and community leader. God has used Keith to build one of the most impactful churches in Central Texas, and also to be a Pastor to Pastors. Keith leads community efforts to serve, love and share the gospel with every man, woman and child. Keith's passion for unity and diversity have been on display in his leadership for years and are evident in this episode.
You can connect with Keith on Facebook or at www.gospelrenewal.com .
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WHAT IN THE...World
Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America (https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Faith-Evangelical-Religion-Problem/dp/0195147073)
The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World (https://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Leader-Building-Multiethnic/dp/0718031636)
WHAT IN THE...Word
John 17:21 - that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
