03: How Can the Church Be a Catalyst for Love and Healing?

07/01/20 • 32 min

This episode is full of lively conversation with a pastor from Mooresville North Carolina who is bringing white and black churches together for the purpose of finding common ground and a unified message of anti-racism. Pastor Lawrence is incredibly wise and provides some powerful insights not only as a black pastor who serves a racially diverse congregation, but as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Lawrence Williams is a native of Queens, New York and accepted Christ and became heavily involved in youth and adult ministry at an early age. In 2004, Pastor Lawrence and his family relocated to Mooresville, North Carolina. In December 2005, he founded and established Lake Norman Christian Outreach Church and in 2015 the ministry transitioned into Higher Purpose Church.

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Racial Equity Institute Workshops mentioned in the podcast

https://www.racialequityinstitute.com/ourservices

Show Notes:

Racial Equity Institute Workshops mentioned in the podcast

https://www.racialequityinstitute.com/ourservices

Previous Episode

01: What Questions Should we be Asking About Race? Part 1

This is one of the most important questions we can ask right now. Engaging in conversation surrounding the subject of racism is critical if we want true societal and systemic changes to take place. This is not an easy conversation to have, though. It's especially hard for the white community because it often causes discomfort.

Dr. Lucretia Berry has a heart for those looking to begin this conversation. In this 2-part podcast episode she helps us understand where to start and how to keep the conversation going. Her wisdom and background provide a safe and comfortable place to begin.

Lucretia is the creator of Brownicity.com, a contributor for (In)courage.me, and a TED and Q Ideas speaker (Charlotte). As a wife, mom of 3, and former college professor, her passion for racial healing led her to author What LIES Between Us: Fostering First Steps Towards Racial Healing .

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If you'd like to join Lucretia for her virtual 5-Week anti-racism educational course on Tuesdays from 8:00pm to 9:30pm starting June 16th, 2020 please click HERE.

Lucretia's organization, Brownicity, has other opportunities for learning and growth as well. Click HERE to learn more.

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04: How to Remain Spiritually Healthy When Life Is Disrupted?

In these days of COVID-19, quarantine, and uncertainty, we are all wondering what happened to our "normal" lives. When will we be able to dine out without masks again? Will our kids go to school like normal? Will I still have a job in six months? For many of us, our lives have literally been turned upside down. This type of stress can affect us in many ways - spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

In this episode we will talk with Rev. Jan Brittain about how we can ensure that our spiritual life remains healthy - even when we are under the stressors of COVID. Pastor Jan has so much wisdom to share with us as well as some great tools we can use to remain faithful in the face of this crisis (and any other crisis we may find ourselves in).

Rev. Jan Brittain has served as the senior pastor of Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church since 2011 and has been serving the church for over 40 years. Pastor Jan has a passion for preaching and teaching and a special love for her sweet grandson and puppy, Josie B. You can watch Pastor Jan's sermons by clicking HERE.