Society & Culture
Much like Danté Upshaw and Neil Edwards, Jua Robinson is an African American who has chosen to live his life as a bridge. Not many will, and no one should be expected to. Maybe that’s what makes these men’s lives such a gift to all of us. Jua lives in Boston with his wife Regina and their four kids. He works for an organization called the Boston Collaborative, serving the good of his city. As a follower of Jesus, His unique passion involves bridging the gap between a church he loves and his African American people. I’m struck by his willingness to patiently work to create change in the context of the church; where disunity of any kind is incongruent with its very existence. The hypocrisy of the church is on display in Jua’s story. So is the heart of a tired man, who graciously invites us to something better. We need to stop talking about unity in our gatherings and get ourselves out working alongside others for the sake of real change. His willingness inspires mine. My wheels are already turning with thoughts about racism in the context of the evangelical church today. Join me in contemplating this serious reality and let’s let this moment change us! Want to dialogue more? Join our Facebook group here. Any questions or comments? Email me directly here. Ready to start transforming your relationships? Go to our website and check out the resources on my coaching page.