We Need To Talk About Race - Understanding the Black Experience in White Majority Churches

From the UK Church's complicity in the transatlantic slave trade to the whitewashing of Christianity throughout history, the Church has a lot to answer for when it comes to race relations. Christianity has been dubbed the white man's religion, yet the Bible speaks of an impartial God and shows us a diverse body of believers.

It's time for the Church to start talking about race.



Ben Lindsay offers eye-opening insights into the black religious experience, challenging the status quo in white majority churches. Filled with examples from real-life stories, including his own, and insightful questions, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of race relations in the Church in the UK and shows us how we can work together to create a truly inclusive church community.

About the author

Ben Lindsay is a pastor at Emmanuel Church London. He is passionate about inclusion and wants to see a racially diverse church that better serves and represents the local context. Ben is CEO and founder of Power The Fight, a charity empowering communities to end youth violence. He has a background working in local government and the charity sector.

Product details

• Authors: Ben Lindsay
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.07.2019
• EAN: 9780281080175
• ISBN: 978-0-281-08017-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Weight: 250 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Religion / Christian Church / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Black Studies (Global), Christianity, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Christian institutions & organizations, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Black & Asian Studies, Religious institutions and organizations, Social groups: religious groups and communities, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity