OPPORTUNITY CORE TEAM

“Advancing Christ’s Kingdom by creating a level playing field”

It’s A 2-Way Conversation

Seek to understand before you seek to be understood (Proverbs 4:7)

– Understanding doesn’t necessarily mean that we agree
– Understanding is the beginning of healthy dialogue

Make sure you have a Biblical Mindset (Romans 12:2)

– Our minds need to be shaped by the Bible
– Our minds don’t need to be shaped by the media

We’re challenging every staff member in our region to be intentional about watching, reading, listening and learning how to confront racism. Let’s be part of the solution. Below are some suggestions to get started.

MOVIES TO WATCH

  • Hidden Figures

  • Just Mercy

  • Mississippi Burning

  • Selma

  • 13th (Netflix)

BOOKS TO READ

  • The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein

  • Oneness Embraced by Dr. Tony Evans

  • Under Our Skin by Ben Watson

  • Woke Church by Eric Mason

SERMONS TO LISTEN TO BY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

  • “I Have a Dream”

  • “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

  • “The Drum Major Instinct”

  • “The Other America”

  • “The Three Evils of Society”

Opportunity Core Team Members

Wayne Dickens (KY)
Co-Captain

“I am honored to serve on the Opportunity Core Team to assist in creating more opportunities for everyone within the body of Christ.”

Chris Walker (TN)
Co-Captain

“I am very excited to serve as one of your Co-Captains for the Region 8 Opportunity Core Team. I am passionate about giving the people of our region a voice relative to diversity and equality within FCA.”

Tavon Arrington (AL)

Sarah Gackle (AL)

Jessica Brewster (TN)

Jimmy Gilford (MS)

Del Wright (RVP for Region 8)

Stacey Dickens (KY)

Mitchell Williams (MS)