Xulon Press presents a teaching to equip churches with the much-needed tools to effectively conquer today's racial divide.
BALTIMORE , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Khori Smith shares a compelling view of the church's role with healing the nation's racial issues in Bridges Between US: A Pathway to Unity Through Faith, Empathy & Mutual Understanding ($20.49, paperback, 9781662855092; $31.49, hardcover, 9781662855108; $8.99, e-book, 9781662855115).
According to Smith, many believers hope for racial unity and reconciliation within the walls of the church, in the communities and throughout the world. He explains that people allow fear and misunderstanding to overwhelm and paralyze themselves, sending them running back to safe circles and camps. Acknowledging that the world is in desperate need of a re-frame, except as Smith points out, one without pointed fingers, political rhetoric or taking sides. He believes that now is the ideal time for all to cast aside ideologies and instead, take the side of Christ, to disarm, free, equip and unite all people.
In this book, Smith illustrates God's unquestionable desire for unity as highlighted in Scripture and also points out some important U.S. and world historical events that shine a light on current culture. More importantly, Smith includes practical solutions and tools to facilitate personal growth and equip churches to move towards authentic unity. He aims to empower the Church to be an agent of positive change and healing to the cyclical, divisive racial issues plaguing the nation. This book is written for those who are open-minded and willing to intently listen to his thought-provoking view.
When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Smith said, "After seeing all the cyclical division in our nation, I felt compelled to help believers become bridge builders for Christ who were equipped to help close the cultural divide."
Khori Smith is the Teaching Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Baltimore County, Maryland. He has the privilege of encouraging and inspiring thousands of people in their faith online and in-person weekly. In this role, he takes relevant, everyday topics and applies spiritual truths in a way that makes them palatable and relatable to the everyday person. Smith is also a Chaplain with the NFL Alumni, acting as a spiritual coach that works directly with retired NFL football players as they transition from the NFL to life after football. He encourages players in "one on one" formats and leads group sessions that inspire retired players to discover and maintain their purpose in life.
Smith received his master's degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. His life's mission is to build bridges between all people, all colors, all cultures and all communities. His greatest desire is to see people walk in oneness and unity, rooted in authentic relationships. Smith also has extensive experience working as a waiter in the hospitality industry and thus is a sought-after amateur foodie and dessert connoisseur. He lives with his supportive wife and two brilliant sons in Timonium, Maryland.
Editor of Smith's book, Michele Reber, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Video Production from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. She is the Managing Director of Operations at Omega Healthcare Investors, where she performs copy and content editing. Outside of her job, Reber supports family and friends who are brave enough to attempt something so ambitious as publishing a book. When she is not working or editing, Michele enjoys being out in nature spending time with her Creator, especially while hiking or kayaking.
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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Bridges Between US: A Pathway to Unity Through Faith, Empathy & Mutual Understanding is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
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