TODAY’S ARTICLE WILL EXAMINE THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH AND RACIAL EQUITY BY HIGHLIGHTING EXCELLENT RESEARCH BY DR. DAVE KRESTA, CAN CHURCHES CHANGE A NEIGHBORHOOD?, AS WELL AS MY INITIAL IMPRESSIONS OF WILSONVILLE’S FAITH COMMUNITY IN ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE.

As a follower of Jesus, I believe the church – as an intuition, which I define as different from ekklesia - plays an essential role and should be at the political forefront in addressing individual and systemic brokenness of racism.

My hope is that by highlighting Dr. Kresta’s recommended actions for the church we can spur a discussion in Wilsonville that will lead to greater action and coordination.