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Can Christian community be racially exclusive and still call itself faithful? In the United States, the story of Christianity has been intertwined with the story of race since the beginning. All too often, Christian leaders have fostered cultures that wound minority members instead of creating cultures that heal division. With this history of exclusion, all Christians must ask whether our churches practice the racial hospitality envisioned in the Scriptures. In this necessary conversation, minority pastors voice fatigue, signaling that church cultures are not as welcoming as they often claim to be. Outsiders on the Inside explores the history of race in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), comparing the denomination's core theological convictions with the experiences of Black PCA pastors. This is a story of racial fatigue and resilience, of learning to thrive in the midst of challenging environments. This study reveals areas for growth and opens up possibilities for Christians of all races and confessions to come together, creating a diverse, hospitable, and healing community.
Can Christian community be racially exclusive and still call itself faithful? In the United States, the story of Christianity has been intertwined with the story of race since the beginning. All too often, Christian leaders have fostered cultures that wound minority members instead of creating cu...
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William E. Boyce pastors Christ Church of Arlington (PCA) in Arlington, Virginia. He received his doctor of ministry from Trinity School for Ministry, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, studying the intersection of race, Reformed theology, and pastoral ministry.
William E. Boyce pastors Christ Church of Arlington (PCA) in Arlington, Virginia. He received his doctor of ministry from Trinity School for Ministry, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, studying the intersection of race, Reformed theology, and pastoral ministry.
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