Human Relations Conference ‘a must,’ says state missionary

With spring comes a multitude of conference and workshop opportunities, but the upcoming Human Relations Conference is one Ronald Davis claims is a must.

The conference — with the theme Alabama Baptists: Celebrating Race Relations Past, Present and Future — is set for noon to noon April 27–28 at Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center in Talladega.

“While the ministry of reconciliation was not easy in the past nor is it now, Alabama Baptists have been a pacesetter in race relations,” said Davis, state missionary with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. “Alabama Baptists have remained faithful to their call in giving, missions and the ministry of reconciliation in spite of challenges.

“But the ministry of reconciliation must continue to be a priority for [all] leaders and laity,” he said. “Reconciliation is vital to any strategy of church planting or ministry. … Every leader must maintain this priority above status, respect of person or livelihood. Whether it is an African-American or an Anglo pastor, all have a responsibility to prioritize reconciliation. We must never yield to the temptation of valuing the position, culture, tradition or denomination over preaching the truth and challenging others toward racial reconciliation.” 

For more information or to make reservations, contact Shocco at 1-800-280-1105. 

(SBOM)