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Carlosa third-generation U.S. citizen from New
Jersey whose family emigrated from Colombia many years before Carlos was
bornis often complimented on how articulate he is and asked how long he
has been in the United States.
Deborah, a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) who is up for election as church treasurer, has her qualifications
questioned, debated, and scrutinized by the congregation far more than any of her
male predecessors who were elected with a simple vote.
Lisa, a
male-to-female transgender person, attends a Sunday school where her classmates
continue to refer to her with masculine pronouns (he, him,
his).
The three examples above portray microaggressions:
subtle slights, insults, and indignities expressed to persons of varied minority
statuses. Although microaggressions are usually unintentional, they occur on a
regular basis in education, the workplace, and daily life.
This is
the first book that addresses the concept of microaggressions in ministry and church
life. Drawing from their background as ordained clergy, Sanders and Yarber introduce
ministry leaders to the concept of microaggressions and look specifically at
microaggressions directed at race, gender, and sexuality in the church. Sanders and
Yarber help readers become more aware of these subtle and often unconscious
communications, offering realistic examples and guidance for grappling with this
issue in preaching, religious education, worship, spirituality, and pastoral care
and counseling. Microaggressions in Ministry equips congregations
with methods for assessment and tools for action that will ultimately help create
stronger, more welcoming faith communities.
