{"id":32020,"date":"2020-10-01T12:31:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/5-ways-to-help-small-group-leaders-have-better-conversations-about-racial-injustice\/"},"modified":"2020-10-01T12:31:40","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:31:40","slug":"5-ways-to-help-small-group-leaders-have-better-conversations-about-racial-injustice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-help-small-group-leaders-have-better-conversations-about-racial-injustice\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Help Small Group Leaders Have Better Conversations About Racial Injustice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay-at-home orders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom fatigue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports canceled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events canceled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movies postponed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabin fever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More black men and women shot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media explosion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Lives Matter marches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidential election.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That list is not exhaustive, and you probably have your own perspective on the events of this year. But this year has undeniably brought another movement in the fight against racial injustice, and the church can\u2019t miss this opportunity to be leading this conversation with students.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re reading this blog post, then you already know the importance of small groups. And you already know that the best place for these conversations to happen is within a small group of students with adult leaders who have built trust over time. But the reality is, when it comes to this topic of racial injustice, most small group leaders don\u2019t know where to start. As a ministry leader, here are five ways you can set them up for the win:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Explain the <\/b><b><i>why<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re the best gauge of your community, your environment, and your team. Do they already recognize the importance of this conversation? Or do you need to put in some work up front to help SGLs understand why these conversations need to happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of where each leader stands on understanding the importance of this conversation, it\u2019s still pretty essential for them to hear from you, the leader, about why it\u2019s important to you and to the Church. So take some time to do the work. If language already exists within your church, use that when communicating with them. If not, take some time to clearly formulate your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and share it with them. This conversation on racial injustice should not be one of those topics that is just on the ministry schedule that has no pre-conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about your students? How can you introduce this conversation to them? Maybe you raise the tension through a teaching series or simply address current events as a large group, but either way, make sure to prepare Small Group Leader\u2019s in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Resource them.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many voices and so much information about racial injustice issues right now. Many of them are great, but it can definitely be overwhelming to know where to start\u2014especially if your SGLs are new to the conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource SGLs, but don\u2019t overwhelm them. Find the right pace and schedule for your team to help them learn without overwhelming them to the point they don\u2019t do anything at all to prepare. Start small and be realistic. It\u2019s helpful to have a variety of resources that speak to different learning styles such as blog posts, podcasts, infographics, books, and interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a place to start, check out<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orangeleaders.com\/2020\/06\/15\/resources-on-racism-every-leader-should-watch-read-and-share\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Resources on Racism Every Leader Should Watch, Read, and Share<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Remind SGLs that their silence communicates something.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not knowing what to say often means we don\u2019t say anything at all. The fear of saying the wrong thing can keep us from even starting the conversation. But sometimes silence is worse than stumbling over our words or honestly saying, \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, many students are already aware of what\u2019s happening in the world, so when adults are silent on these issues, students often fill in the gaps about what they assume the adults around them believe about it. How SGLs use their voice (either through a one-on-one conversation or even on social media), will oftentimes determine whether a student labels them as a safe place to process their feelings or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help SGLs understand that this generation needs to hear their voices advocating for racial reconciliation and equality. Set the example as a ministry leader. Gen Z is the most diverse generation our world has ever seen (for more information about Gen Z, read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2018\/11\/15\/668106376\/generation-z-is-the-most-racially-and-ethnically-diverse-yet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewsocialtrends.org\/essay\/on-the-cusp-of-adulthood-and-facing-an-uncertain-future-what-we-know-about-gen-z-so-far\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barna.com\/research\/gen-z-questions-answered\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and they need to feel safe to talk about racial injustice at church.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Clarify what is helpful and what is not.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversations about racial injustice can be loaded, difficult, and emotionally charged. Here\u2019s a helpful tool: before SGLs say anything, simply ask the clarifying question, \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is this helpful<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d We all have a lot of thoughts, stories, or information that we want our students to understand, but before we share any of that, we need to ask what is actually helpful to the student we\u2019re talking with.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Help them balance sharing their experience and asking questions.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you reminded SGLs that they need to say <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">something<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you might also have to remind them not to talk too much. Help SGLs to prioritize listening and focus on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning with<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give them the win by providing some good questions to ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are few to start with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What have you heard about racial injustice? What do you already know?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does this make you feel?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you think all of this started?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In what ways do you see racial injustice in your world (school, teams, etc.)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your friends saying about it? Do you let them know if you agree or disagree with them?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What role should we (our family, our church, Christians, etc.) play when it comes to racial injustice?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did Jesus interact with people in the Bible who were marginalized or oppressed because of their race or ethnic background?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you think about the things you see in the media about other races? Do you think they\u2019re mostly true? Do you think they\u2019re mostly false?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had the chance to say anything encouraging to another race, what would you say?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last, but not least, pray together. Encourage each other. Be resources for each other.\u00a0 Share and celebrate wins as a team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change is happening. You, your SGLs, and your students are a part of it. Don\u2019t miss it. This is history in the making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katie Matsumoto Moore is an enthusiastic cheerleader of students seeking to empower the next generation to have a Kingdom impact on the world around them. She has the best job ever\u2014loving and leading students with her husband Kellen in Southern California. Katie is a creative mind, an empathetic heart, and a lifelong learner. She looks for the lovely in life, favors colored pens, and will always stop for coffee!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re reading this blog post, then you already know the importance of small groups. 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