11 Apr Episode 196 | God’s Call to Justice, Mercy, and Humility to Overcome Racial Division
Dr. David A. Renwick and Bishop Claude Alexander shared how they have joined together in the DMV as catalysts for leading change and healing regarding racial tensions and injustice – within the Church and ultimately leading to transformation in our communities.
Join us as repairers of the breach on April 28th for the “Repairing The Breach: Embracing Our Unity in Christ” event where we will interact and pray together considering the principles and process for moving the Church and our communities into unity, reconciliation and justice. Click Here for more information.
Podcast Guests
Bishop Claude Alexander
Bishop Claude Alexander currently serves as the senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina where he has served for over thirty years. He is one of the most respected voices around the globe on the subject of race. He is a past president of the Hampton University Ministers Conference and serves on the boards of various respected organizations including Christianity Today, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Wycliffe Bible Translators. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Morehouse College, a Master of Divinity Degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
He and his wife Kimberly have two daughters, Camryn and Carsyn. Bishop Alexander is the author of the book “REQUIRED” we are discussing today.
Dr. David A. Renwick
Dr. David A. Renwick currently serves as Sr. Pastor at National Presbyterian Church in DC, a church with rich heritage dating back to 1795. He has been an ordained Presbyterian Minister for 44 years, serving diverse congregations in Labrador, Canada, San Antonio, Texas, Lexington, KY, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Renwick is a graduate of St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, where he studied Applied Mathematics. He received his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
David is the author of “Paul, the Temple and the Presence of God” published by Scholar’s Press. David’s wife Currie is a Media Specialist in the DC Public Schools. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.