State College Alliance Church

Resources on the gospel and race

The 2021 sermon series, The Gospel and Race, was a starting point to allow us to touch on some important issues for our day. We preach All of Jesus for All the world - a mission that we cannot fulfill without addressing the important issue of racial reconciliation. Our reading and research continues to take us across a significant number of sources and a variety of opinions. Here are a few of the sources that we found to be helpful in our journey, as well as some places where you can engage. We hope that we are all willing to be challenged as we lean in, listen, and learn more together about the Gospel and Race.

~Pastor Aaron and Pastor Chad

Next Steps
- New for 2022: Participate in a book discussion group w/ R.U.N.: Info and register.
- New for 2022: Join a Civil Rights road trip tour in May: Contact Pastor Chad.
- Complete the "Gospel and Race: Next Steps" form to take a next step or ask a question.
- Learn more about the local Racial Unity Network (R.U.N.): www.racialunitynetwork.com/about.
- Find additional resources from R.U.N's 28 Day Challenge.
Recommended Reading
- The CityChurch Racial Unity Statement
- Relevant Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-27; John 3:16, 17:20-23; Romans 12:9-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Galatians 3: 26-29; Ephesians 2: 14-16; Philippians 2:1-4; 1 John 1:5-10; Revelation 5:9, 7:9.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail": text or audio
- John Perkins' "Let Justice Roll Down"
- Jemar Tisby's "The Color of Compromise"
- Thaddeus Williams' "Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth"
- Nik Ripken's "The Insanity of God"
- Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy"
Recommended Viewing
The Gospel and Race Sermon Series (Spring 2021)
Phil Vischer's "Race in America", Part 1 and Part 2
13th (Streaming)
Selma (DVD or Streaming)
Just Mercy (DVD or Streaming)