Front Row Seat

What is Front Row Seat?

Front Row Seat bridges a divide that separates not only our culture, but the Church. As we grow in understanding, respect and compassion for one another, we grow in unity as one body, one family - one human race made in the image of God.

This interactive dialog will bring understanding and awareness to the unique experiences of race, from either side of the aisle.

Front Row Seat begins with panelists of differing ethnic backgrounds sharing experiences and tackling tough questions. Participants will have opportunity to be a part of the dialog in breakout groups: sharing and listening to racism's impact on their lives through stories and responding with curiosity, compassion, care, and a new understanding.

What are Front Row Seat attendees saying?

  • Had I met these same 4 other people at some social function, we would never had the discussion that we had, which was very enlightening. We need 100,000 people doing this, not just 70 or 80.

  • The more our group talked the more my first impressions melted away and we all seemed to enjoy our communication with each other.

  • I loved hearing the panelists talk. I found out I still have a long way to go with my learning.

  • The discussions about racism we all talk about having do not have to be confrontational, negative and debilitating.

  • This was eye-opening and God-led. Grateful I attended. Need to be thinking about this a lot going forward.

Check out these videos to get a taste of what a typical Front Row Seat looks like!

Resources

11m AT&T CEO - Tolerance is for Cowards - YouTube

15m 50 Years of Racism - Why Silence Isn't the Answer - James A White Sr. - YouTube

1h 55m Black and White: A Candid Conversation About Race - YouTube

53m ​"Edited" - Kirk Franklin, Matt Crouch, Robert Crouch & Dr. Tony Evans - YouTube

15m Billy Graham - Taking Down the Ropes of Segregation - YouTube

21m Redemption - The John M. Perkins Story - YouTube

10m Unlikely Friends - I Am Second - YouTube

1h 24m Slavery By Another Name - YouTube

4m If Someone Doesn't Understand Privilege, Have Them Watch This - YouTube

11m Dr. Joy Degruy On Empathy for Black People in America - YouTube

4m White Privilege Dr. Phil - YouTube

19m Why I, as a Black Man, Attend KKK Rallies - Daryl Davis - YouTube

1h 40m “13th” - Netflix

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If these resources prompt you to ask "how can I be a bridge-builder?" consider joining us at one of our upcoming Front Row Seat events!

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