The Reconciled Church-- January 15, 2015 Practical Steps Toward Racial Reconciliation Across America Bishop Harry Jackson, one of the nations most prominent African-American pastors, along with Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor and New York Times bestselling author, leader and speaker, will come together to host a gathering that is comprised of racially and culturally diverse Christian faith leaders to take practical steps toward racial reconciliation across America. “It was Dr. King who said that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” said Bishop Jakes. “We cannot continue as if we live in a post-racial society, when there is mounting evidence to the contrary. Recent history is loudly telegraphing the need for a meaningful dialogue on race.” “We must begin the conversation in the church where every significant movement impacting the lives of African-Americans has begun,” Jakes continued. “But this is not our fight alone. This is Americas burden as well as her opportunity to rightfully tilt the scales toward justice for all. This is also a tremendous opportunity for the church to be the light in what have been very dark days for our country!” In addition to Bishops Jackson and Jakes, other conveners include: ◾Dr. Alveda King, pastoral associate and director of African-American outreach for Priests for Life and Gospel of Life Ministries and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; ◾Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference/CONELA; and ◾Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and founder and president of The Urban Alternative; ◾James Robison, founder and president of LIFE Outreach International and co-host of LIFE Today TV; ◾Dr. R.A. Vernon, founder and senior pastor of The Word Church; and ◾Dr. Jim Garlow, senior pastor at Skyline Church, among others.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 07:19:53 +0000
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