The Heart of Racial Justice: How Soul Change Leads to Social Change

by Rick Richardson and Brenda Salter McNeil

Book Overview

Racial and ethnic hostility is one of the most pervasive problems the church faces. It hinders our effectiveness as one body of believers. It damages our ability to witness to and serve seekers.Why won't this problem just go away?Because it is a spiritual battle.What should our response be in a world torn apart by prejudice, hatred and fear?We must employ spiritual weapons--prayer, repentance, forgiveness.In this book Brenda Salter McNeil and Rick...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830837221
• ISBN13: 9780830837229
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: IVP
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A candid look at the real problem.

This is a wonderful, Christo-centric look at the issue of racial issues in the church. By recognizing that reconciliation begins with a personal relationship with Jesus, the authors avoid many of the oft-tried and oft-failed attempts at racial justice. Christ Jesus, who reconciles us to the Father, is the one who reconciles us with each other. It is candid and refreshing, a call to unity in the body challenges the stereotypes of different races. We are forced to look at ourselves as God views us, as people created to reflect his glory in our salvation through Christ. The only concern is some questionable exegesis, in which the authors draw out of the text things which I do not believe are there. But the conclusions they come to are biblical. I would suggest this book to all, and it is suitable for small group discussion.

Change from the Inside Out

Brenda Salter McNeil has written a ground-breaking book on racial reconciliation. The subtitle alone speaks volumes about the core change needed: soul change. Only when the individual is changed by the infinite love of Christ can society then even begin to be changed. Writing with wit and wisdom, experience and truth, and speaking the truth in love, "The Heart of Racial Justice" offers a stirring, practical model for positive racial change and reconciliation. Reviewer: Bob Kellemen is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Soul Physicians, and Spiritual Friends.

Finding who you are, and making that change.

The Heart of Racial Justice is most definately a must have, this is a book that keeps you searching to find out whats next. This book gives direction for life changes within a mixed community. The book is a powerful tool for healing. The book is easy reading and straight forward. The Heart of Racial Justice will force you to do some self-evaluation. I love it!! the book is very rich in wisdom. Reading this book will cause you to express several emotions. The Heart of Racial Justice Is well written, this book stirs your thinking to invoke change. Change starts with one individual. Dr. Brenda I believe is a Trend-setter to this generation and to those to come. Rev Rick along with Dr Brenda are an awesome team. All I can say is get the book, get the book, get the book!!