Faith and Racial Justice:

Changing Systems and Structures

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Do you want to change institutional racism?

This 8-session program invites participants to formulate their own Christian-rooted responses to racism in their churches, workplaces, and communities.

Program Overview

Faith and Racial Justice will challenge your own thinking about racism, its causes, and its impact, while helping you discern practical steps to address it.

Program Goals

There are three primary goals for Faith and Racial Justice.

Facilitation

Two volunteer facilitators are needed for Faith and Racial Justice. JustFaith Ministries provides strong facilitation support.

Sessions

Faith & Racial Justice consists of a one-day retreat, eight 2-hour sessions and an immersion experience.

Books/Resources

There are three books used in the Faith and Racial Justice program – all available through our JustFaith Ministries Bookstore.

Program Promotion

A comprehensive set of program promotion materials are provided.

Cost

When you register, you have two options:

  • Participants in the Group Pay Their Own Registration Fee: Participants pay individually based on a sliding fee scale of $35, $55, or $75/person. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) A minimum of 8 participants is strongly recommended. Scholarships are available for individuals.
  • A Church/Organization pays the registration fee for all participants: When the group is set up, a church or organization will automatically be billed $280, which covers up to 8 participants. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) If you have more than 8 participants, your church or organization will be invoiced $35 for each additional participant when the group begins.
JUST FAITH TESTIMONIALS

What They’re Saying

Dr. Lewis Brogdon
Visiting Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies - Baptist Seminary of Kentucky
“It has been an honor to work with Rev. Kristin Dollar and the JustFaith Ministries Team to develop a module that boldly wades into the painful history of systemic racism. I sincerely believe the only way to build a better future is by creating partnerships across the lines of race that re-educate people about issues they were socialized to ignore. This module will provide what I call “new learning that transforms and informs” the kind of justice work that sets us on the path to healing and reconciliation. ”

Program Registration

Program Includes:

  • Comprehensive materials and session guides
  • Facilitation guidance
  • Retreat and Immersion guidance
  • Adaptations for virtual groups
  • Direct access to program staff for support
  • 12-month access to program materials

When you register, you have 2 options:

  • Participants in the Group Pay Their Own Registration Fee: Participants pay individually based on a sliding fee scale of $35, $55, or $75/person. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) A minimum of 8 participants is strongly recommended. Scholarships are available for individuals.
  • A Church/Organization pays the registration fee for all participants: When the group is set up, a church or organization will automatically be billed $280, which covers up to 8 participants. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) If you have more than 8 participants, your church or organization will be invoiced $35 for each additional participant when the group begins.

Books & Resources
for Group Participants

Participant books/resources are sold separately through our JustFaith Ministries Bookstore. The cost for the books used in Faith and Racial Justice is approximately $38/person. Note that there may be a small additional fee for an occasional video purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take the racial justice programs in a particular order?

We recommend doing Faith and Racial Equity or Faith and Racial Healing before you do Faith and Racial Justice.

How do we talk about racism without causing a split in our church?

As Christians, we are called to speak truth and to stand in solidarity with the marginalized, even when there’s real risk involved. However, one of the primary reasons JustFaith Ministries developed this program is because we are well-aware of the tension around this issue, particularly in churches, and that a botched attempt at conversation or training can cause more harm than good. Faith and Racial Equity will teach your community the skills they need to engage in important conversations with deep listening and mutual respect. Also, this program comes with a facilitator training webinar, as well as live facilitation support. After having completed Faith and Racial Equity, you can not only expect your group have grown closer, but also to be better equipped to have hard conversations around any issue, no matter the subject matter.

What if our group is all white?

People of color often have the burden of teaching white people about racism. That’s a lot of pressure! For this reason, we designed these materials for small groups of any demographic. Experts of color have guided the JustFaith Ministries staff in choosing books, videos, and articles that highlight voices of color and speak truth about the reality of racism in our country.

Should one or both of the facilitators be a person of color?

Groups that are all white do not necessarily need a person of color as a co-facilitator. However, if your group is diverse, we recommend one of the facilitators be a person of color.

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