As it is In Heaven How a Church That Resembles Heaven Can “Help” Heal Our Racial Divide

The world’s racial wounds seem as deep and as ugly as ever. Is there really any hope? The answer is yes, absolutely—but only if we answer the most fundamental question: “How does God view race?” Only when we get His perspective are we going to find lasting solutions. In As It Is in Heaven, Kenneth J. Claytor explores this question, debunks myths and stereotypes about race and racism in the modern church, and encourages believers to get involved in enacting change right where they are. Can we change the entire world? No. But we can begin to change our world by holding conversations, listening, studying Scripture, and humbly admitting where we’ve been wrong. Packed with practical next steps, inspiring stories, and Biblical discernment, As It Is in Heaven casts a vision for a church that shows the hurting world a bit of what heaven will be like: a place with people from every nation, tribe, people, and language—living in harmony.

Pastor Ken Claytor is a passionate lead pastor whose heart is to remove labels and defy descriptions so that all people may come together to take hold of the power of Jesus Christ. He has spent over a decade of his fourteen years of globally sharing the gospel redefining diversity and breaking barriers throughout the church.