Alvin Bibbs Sr. works in Chicago for Willow Creek Association and is going to be coming to our church in the fall to lead a CCDA institute regarding suburban-urban partnerships. I listened to Alvin in St. Louis a few years' back, and we're in the perfect place on our journey to have him come and speak into the life of our congregation and community.
Bibbs wrote a book recently called Crazy Enough to Care and it is actually a 12 session workbook that I am really loving. I've only completed 3 sessions, but I love the scenarios and questions that help a person or small group process and reflect on compassion, justice, and racial reconciliation. I think it's going to be an excellent tool to help us on our journey toward being more compassionate and Christlike! Check it out on Amazon. com.
I am really excited to see how this resource will fit into our small groups, Laura! Having Mr. Bibbs here to speak to us will be a great opportunity, too. Keep me in the loop if there is something I can do to help your team prepare!
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