addressing aspects of the obligations, virtues,
values, and vision essential to a thoroughly
Christ-like social ethic. The other conversations
in this series are
Racism as a Thief in the
Night: How racist beliefs impact employment
opportunities and perpetuate economic inequities
and Systemic Racism by Design: How racism
continues to influence health disparities among
families in our communities.
The Gospel
Initiative will begin its second series, focusing
on immigration, with
Immigrants or Neighbors:
The paralyzing effects of xenophobia on American
immigrant economic well-being
(June 10).
Following the March forum, a small group of
Denver-area pastors gathered virtually with
Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young
and Dr. Harden to examine how their churches
were experiencing divisions within their own
congregations around race and racism. In
addition, they looked at how The Gospel Initiative
may provide a unique space for these pastors to
explore challenges, experiences, and best practices
within a smaller group and within the context of
the larger discussions of the Issues Forums. The
creation of small
"innovation hubs" that come out
of the broader initiative will be another space for
pastors and lay leaders to connect.
Learn more about Issues Forums or register for
an upcoming forum at denverseminary.edu/tgi.
GOSPEL CHALLENGE WORKSHOPS
Gospel Challenge workshops are being piloted in
the Boston area.
Ministry leaders and lay leaders are working
through in-depth self-assessment of their own
ministry and church situations, selecting an issue
or critical need to focus on, and outlining a path
toward engaging this issue or need.
Learn more about the Gospel Challenge
workshops at denverseminary.edu/tgi.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions about The Gospel Initiative
or are interested in learning more about how
to get your church involved in the Gospel
Challenge workshops, contact Dr. Harden at
GospelInitiative@denverseminary.edu.
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By Andrea Weyand
