#100days: What Are Your Hopes for the New Administration?
In light of the current struggles in our nation, including the pandemic and the tumult of the election and transition seasons, we want to make clear our commitment to hold the Biden Administration accountable, especially for the concerns we think are closest to Jesus’ heart.
What Do Our Politics Look Like When Our Faith Is in the Driver’s Seat…?
With Rev. Edward Bailey, Rev. Lori Person-Baynard, Dr. Robert Reyes, Pastor Carmen Dones, Dr. Ron Sider, and Kristyn Komarnicki
Webinar: How Can I Talk With Family and Friends Who Disagree With Me This Election Year?
By Ron Sider
Ways to begin a conversation across deep political divides that lead to real listening and dialogue rather than anger and silence
Faith-Rooted Civil Resistance
Questions for Christians
Why is nonviolent struggle an essential part of pursuing racial justice?How do nonviolent movements for racial justice fit within our participation in the mission of God?How does the gospel connect nonviolent movements for racial progress and Christian faithfulness?
Immigrants and Refugees
Questions for Christians
Why does God care so much about immigrants?
What does justice look like for these “strangers” among us?
What do immigrants have to do with me, and what difference could I possibly make in the lives of displaced people?
God & Politics
Questions for Christians
Why should my faith have anything to do with my politics?What would it look like to let Christ be Lord of my politics?How should biblical teaching inform my politics?
Overview
Although most people never think about it concretely, every person has some baseline principles that guide their political judgments.
The Immigrants’ Creed
Excerpt from The Book of Common Worship, 2018 Edition
I believe in Almighty God,
who guided the people in exile and in exodus,
the God of Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon,
the God of foreigners and immigrants.
Nikki Toyama‑Szeto
As an experienced speaker, writer, and trainer, Nikki pulls from her experiences as a leader in organizations like Christians for Social Action, International Justice Mission, the Urbana Conference, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
Nikki writes and speaks on faith, justice, leadership, gender issues and racial justice.
Can You Hear the Dog Whistle? A Review Of "Rethinking Incarceration"
By Kathy Khang
It isn’t enough to keep up with current events. Never mind the flurry of posts on social media. The daily ticker of local, national, and international news should have an impact on the way we Christians think, pray, and live our lives in community.
How Garbage Collectors Can Refresh Our Theology
By Gustavo H. R. Santos
Some questions have the power to change our lives. Five years ago, I decided to leave a management consulting career in Brazil to study theology in Canada.
