Despite multiracial congregation boom, some Black congregants report prejudice
A third of Black Christians say it is hard to gain leadership positions in a multiracial congregation, a new report says.
“Beyond Diversity: What the Future of Racial Justice will Require of U.S. Churches” report by Barna Group and the Racial Justice and Unity Center. Courtesy image
April 28, 2021
(RNS) — Most practicing Christians believe the church can enhance race relations in this country by welcoming people of all races and ethnicities, new research finds.
But 29% of Black practicing Christians say they have experienced racial prejudice in multiracial congregations, compared to about a tenth who report such an experience in monoracial Black churches. And a third of Black Christians say it is hard to gain leadership positions in a multiracial congregation.