Off the RACE Track: From Color-Blind to Color-Kind, with Steve Simms – EM250

Through Christ, all walls of division have been torn down. Believers from every tribe and tongue are united by the blood of Jesus. A former Engaging Missions guest, Steve Simms, comes to talk about racial reconciliation. As ministers of reconciliation, we are called to bring healing where there has been injustice and brokenness.Steve shares about his new book called Off the Race Track, which helps believers know how to be color kind. He also tells stories about how he came to care about this issue. He provides lessons from his time pastoring a multiracial church. Steve's Book: https://amzn.to/2WD6gQSBecome a Patron: https://engagingmissions.com/patronWhat We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:31 - Longing to see reconciliation03:10 - What does it mean to be color kind?05:19 - Taking the first step06:43 - Finding ways to understand others08:10 - Approaching a different culture11:07 - Beginning to interact on a personal level13:45 - How did you pursue knowledge on the issues?16:04 - Grasping the history of racial division18:01 - What can we do to repair the problems?19:16 - For the pastors seeking a Revelation congregation21:50 - The many meanings of diversity23:35 - Representing every tribe and tongue26:10 - Pastoring a diverse church28:50 - Where to start31:46 - One person can change the world33:55 - How can we best pray for you?38:05 - How YOU can be involved in the Engaging Missions ShowResources & Contact InfoOff the RACE Track: From Color-Blind to Color-KindShow LinksFacebook: @engagingmissionsMessenger: @engagingmissionsTwitter: @engagingmissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a PatronListen for FreeDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”