The mission of the Race Relations Committee is to promote understanding and tolerance among people of diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds by striving to reflect the mind of Jesus Christ.

Why Does This Committee Exist?

The need for improved race relations is often overlooked because we do not (or will not) accept the fact that there is a real and urgent need for improvement. God never intended for mankind to harbor the deeply ingrained racial biases that most, if not all, of us have unknowingly acquired to some degree from society and our families.

Today, God is still cleansing the perceptions and fears of people from all ethnic groups. The only permanent solution for all forms of racism is found in the message that Jesus Christ preached, "…Jesus came to Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, '…Repent, and believe in the gospel'" (Mark 1:14-15, New King James Version).  We also know that race is an instrument Satan has used, and will continue to use to drive a wedge between nations.

This committee exists so that it might continue to identify areas of growth and challenge in the realm of race and seeks to promote godly relationships through different forms of media as approved by the Church.

The Purpose of this Web Site

Much of the information on this Web site will call your attention to the first step toward improved race relations—identifying the problem. The need for improved race relations is often overlooked because we do not (or will not) accept the fact that there is a real and urgent need for improvement. God never intended for mankind to harbor the deeply ingrained racial biases that most, if not all, of us have unknowingly acquired to some degree from society and our families.

A Biblical Perspective on Race Relations

"In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him" (Acts 10:34-35). These are the words of the apostle Peter after learning that God was calling people from all racial and cultural backgrounds to a life of repentance. God began an "ethnic cleansing" process to eliminate racial biases, not people.

Today, God is still cleansing the perceptions and fears of people from all ethnic groups. The only permanent solution for all forms of racism is found in the message that Jesus Christ preached, "…Jesus came to Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, '…Repent, and believe in the gospel'" (Mark 1:14-15, New King James Version).