Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
In this day of weariness, confusion, and frankly ugliness from many people, our job as Christian leaders is to provide pastoral comfort, guidance, and prophetic vision. This is not easy to do because we are struggling at the same time. Yet as I listened to two podcasts on diversity by Doug Hurley and Zakiya Mims, I was reminded of one of the most effective formational tools we have for times like this: reading.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can learn how to respond well and be formed in Christ at the same time by reading. Reading and resourcing ourselves (from podcasts, blogs, videos, for example) feeds our minds and hearts. Reading and resourcing informs us, guides us. Zakiya and Doug were discussing racism. Doug is white; Zakiya is black. One is a privileged male. One an accomplished woman. Doug began a journey to understand what was at stake and what needed to happen in him by reading.
Recommended Citation
Morse, MaryKate, "The Formational Power of Reading: A Requirement for all Leaders" (2020). Faculty Publications - Portland Seminary. 198.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gfes/198
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