intervarsity: black lives matter
I am, beyond proud, to be a part of an American Christian organization and movement that is willing to make a statement in light of God’s power and not stay silent. We must all count the cost to following after Jesus – for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, it was making the statement and claim that “black lives matter, too; black lives matter, finally” in front of over 16,000 student and ministry leaders, live broadcast to thousands more, by a black woman with full permission to bring her culture and prophetic voice as she lovingly called the American church to repentance. The result was loss of money and support from former major donors and supporters of the ministry. The result was joy and tears as people came to repentance. The result was the explicit welcome and love expressed to fellow black brothers and sisters. The result was a watershed moment for American protestant evangelicals.
I praise you, Lord! How thankful I am that I got to stand on holy ground, to be a part of this sacred moment.
The video of the talk by Michelle Higgins can be viewed below: