Panel Discussion Regarding Racial Unrest
Coaches, Pastors, Business Leaders & Officers offer their perspectives on today’s protests, riots and racial tensions
This week’s episode features an incredible panel of black leaders offering their Scripture-based takes on the disharmony facing our nation.
Panelists:
- Steve James, Former Pro Skater and Owner of Finesse Brand
- Darren Carrington, Former NFL Safety and Marriage & Family Pastor at The Rock Church
- Eric Pierre, Former Semi-Pro Basketball Player, CPA and Owner of Pierre Accounting
- Shannon Jacks Hall, Military Veteran and Former 10-year Veteran of the Oakland Police Department
- Marlon Gardinera, Former Baseball Player at Oklahoma State University and Scripps Ranch Head Football Coach
- Vincent Freeman, Young Adults Pastor at The Rock Church
Scriptures:
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12)
When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into the harvest.” (Matthew 9:36-38)
Bottom Line to Loving a Hurting Community Well:
- Look, Listen, Lead!
- Take time to look for and see people and their pain. Other people’s pain is like a bonfire – you can see it from far away, but you can’t feel it until you draw near.
- Listen and get to know people. Empathy goes a long way.
- Lead others to follow Jesus’ example.
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