The following recommended resources are for further consideration on topics covered in light of our Imago Dei series.

Ethnic Reconciliation

• "On Race, Racism, and the Gospel" - These 10 statements serve as a summary of our approach to this extremely difficult and divisive topic as a church. May God unite us together for His gospel and glory as we strive to value all created in God's image and reflect the diversity of His gloriously multi-ethnic Church.

• Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation by Mark Vroegop

• Oneness Embraced: Reconciliation, the Kingdom, and How We are Stronger Together by Tony Evans

• One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by John Perkins 

• "Three Generations on Race Relations" video featuring Jason Cook, Russell Moore, and Dr. Robert Smith, Jr.

Gender Complementarity

• The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller

• 7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry

• "The Danvers Statement" from the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

• "Affirmations and Denials on Gender and Ministry in the Church" from The Village Church

• "The Role of Women in Ministry" video featuring Matt Chandler, Josh Patterson, and Jen Wilkin

Adoption, Sanctity of Life, and Special Needs

• Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-birth to Pro-Life by Herbie Newell

• Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches by Russell Moore

• The Life We Never Expected: Hopeful Reflections on the Challenges of Parenting Children with Special Needs by Andrew and Rachel Wilson

• Adoption - Learn more about adoption, connecting to other Brook Hills adoptive families, or how you can financially support someone on the adoptive journey. Email to engage and receive more information about these opportunities. 

• Foster Care - Learn more about becoming a Foster Parent, or coming alongside a Foster Parent/Family through our Brook Hills WRAP ministry. Email to engage and receive more information about these opportunities.

• Special Needs - Learn more about serving our families who are caring for family members with special needs. If you are a family caring for a member with special needs, we would be honored to serve you. Email to learn more.

Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence

• Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue by Darby Strickland

• Caring for Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin by Basyle Tchividjian and Justin Holcomb

• Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection by Edward Welch

• Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb

• Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb

• Naming Our Abuse: God's Pathways to Healing for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors by Andrew Schmutzer, Daniel Gorski, and David Carlson

General Resources

• Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Edward Welch