Equity. Justice. Joy.
This is the practical, profound, and righteous book we need right now.
“The resurrection of too many lives recently struck down by racism is a new will and desire to face the deadly evil that has diminished us for far too long. This unusually insightful and inspiring offering by Rev. Cheryl Harris will help us to not waste a sacred, liberating moment.”
-Kirk Byron Jones, DMIn, PhD, author of
Soul Talk: How to Have the Most Important Conversation of All
Divinity, Diversity and Dialogue: Listening and Learning Our Way To the Beloved Community, informs, challenges and equips readers to lead effective conversations and cultivate engaging actions toward eliminating racism and becoming a society characterized by equity, justice and joy.
The accompanying workbook, Divinity, Diversity and Dialogue: Practical Resources to Help Facilitate Transformative Racial Dialogues, provides clearly stated instructions and doable exercises for facilitators to lead group conversations about race and racism.
Notes of praise for Cheryl’s work
“A compelling invitation to step out of our comfort zones in building God’s earthly kingdom.
This book is foundational for anyone tasked with equipping people for transformative Christ-centered ministry. The lived experience and deep wisdom of Rev. Cheryl Harris, along with the practical tools, offer a path toward healing and shalom instead of hate and retribution. The book is a gift in support of courageous dialogues that can transform our lives and our communities.”
– Rev. June Cooper
“Steeped in the Christian tradition, this book shines light upon systems of inequality and oppression.
The writing offers a practical methodology in deconstructing and dismantling structures of injustice. The impetus for this work is rooted in the language of love that the author describes as “the most durable power in the world.” I encourage you to step into the heart of Rev. Harris as she guides us to a deeper expression of the Beloved Community.”
– Rev. Dr. Randolph T Miller, President, Ministers Council ABCUSA
“Dialogue is one of the most important practices for the world we all share.
Even though a crucial focus of this book is dialogue around race, the ideas are applicable across political, economic, educational and religious systems. The writing explains convincing ways to use dialogue as a tool for people to think together about diverse and difficult ideas. My own use of this dialogue process has been richly refined by the writing and wisdom shared within.”
– Michael Harvey, Executive Director Emeritus, The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts and author of Attempts at Light
I cried, laughed, and enjoyed your kind, direct, “plain speaking” and marveled at the opening of your tremendous heart.
This book will be a blessing in many lives. Bless you.
– Edward Hardy