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John Powell

Hopeful or hopeless?

As 2014 ended, “I can’t breathe” was the mantra for many who demonstrated across the United States in the wake of the death of Eric

John Powell

February 2, 2015

Are you looking for Jesus?

As we celebrate Christmas, people who are marginalized are living in hope of the just society that Christ’s birth promised. They are seeking Jesus to

John Powell

December 22, 2014

Walls hinder just relationships everywhere. Global, national and local communities have erected emotional, social and psychological walls that create uncertainty. Conflicts among religious, cultural and

John Powell

November 10, 2014

Stop the domestic arms race

After the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., people from every sector of society began, again, discussing the issue of race. Some vehemently

John Powell

September 29, 2014

Love connection

A colleague and friend delved with me into the land mines of the controversies erupting around us. We agreed that our communities, both civil and

John Powell

August 18, 2014

Growing churches in diverse communities

The landscape for church membership is constantly changing. A 2007 Pew Research Study revealed significant changes in church participation. The United States is quickly becoming

John Powell

July 7, 2014

Writing a better script

Becoming a racially inclusive community in Anabaptist structures is difficult. Advocates of undoing racism face challenges that seem overwhelming. White allies want to deal justly

John Powell

May 26, 2014

Got Jesus?

Passion Week, particularly Easter (or Resurrection Sunday), is the most sacred event for most Christians. We pause to reflect on the significance of Jesus’ death

John Powell

April 14, 2014

Call for conversation

My congregation planned a worship service with a conversation on race. It was a revealing encounter for many present. Being the only African-American in the congregation,

John Powell

March 3, 2014

Stories: Paths to justice

Civil rights leader C.T. Vivian recently spoke at a peace and justice gathering in Detroit. He recalled the struggles of the civil rights era. He

John Powell

January 20, 2014

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