Social Justice

A Relentless Drive: Spirit of Justice

The spirit of justice animates action and fuels a relentless pursuit of equity, reminding us that justice can roll on like a river when courage and faith intersect.

Churches of Welcome Movement Launches

The Churches of Welcome movement, spearheaded by World Relief, partners with local churches to welcome and serve refugees and other immigrants for decades.

Making Connections

Hearing their different yet similar stories of having to overcome isolation, adjust to new foods, navigate school and find jobs made Chang and Saddiq real people instead of merely immigration statistics.

Tis the Season to Fight Sex Trafficking

As we approach the holiday season and the Super Bowl, it’s essential to remember that fight sex trafficking doesn’t take a break.

New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians Worldwide and Global Displacement

"The persecution of persecuted Christians worldwide continues to grow around the globe. As Americans, we must decide how we'll respond,” said Ryan Brown, president and CEO of Open Doors US. “Our hope is this report not only provides a call to respond, but also helps inform that response."

The Bible and the Civil Rights Movement

Many scholars describe the civil rights movement as a political movement with religious dressinguseful for the movements purposes but not central to the message. But the work of historian David L. Chappell, based on testimonies by civil rights activists and leaders, contradicts this. Their accounts indicate that it was, for them, primarily a religious event, showing the profound influence of the Bible on the civil rights movement.

Reliable Leadership Facing Ethnic Unity Challenges

For the last four hundred years, racism has been ingrained in the founding and fabric of America. What this means is the gravitational pull of our culture is downward into prejudice, discrimination, and racism, making ethnic unity leadership essential.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Social Issues

While acknowledging hits to the credibility, reputation and psyche of the church's collective witness, they passionately and practically encourage readers to see this not so much as a problem but an opportunity for the church to understand the times and know what is the best course of action to take (1 Chron. 12:32) in pursuit of systemic transformation for the sake of the gospel.

A Disease of the Human Heart

And there is only one cure. It is not another law, though new ones may be needed; it is not a change in policing, though changes may be needed. Those are band-aids—helpful, perhaps, but band-aids. They do not address the disease.

Show Countercultural Compassion in the World

It’s time we show countercultural compassion to those who don’t agree with us. It’s time we show them that the Word of God is not a weapon we wield against them but rather words that move us to show love and kindness to them.

Falling Forward

Resistance and pushback are needed to shape a better outcome, but too much can be destructive.