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ROADMAP TO
RECONCILIATION

MOVING COMMUNITIES INTO
UNITY, WHOLENESS AND JUSTICE

Foreword by EUGENE CHO

BRENDA SALTER McNEIL

With contributions by J. DEREK MCNEIL

I dedicate this book to the memory of my mother,

Dorothy Elizabeth Mitchell Salter,
with love and gratitude for her parenting,
prayers and perseverance,

and to Catherine Meyer Headington,
who invested in me and saw the potential
of who I could become.

I am who I am today because of them.

We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality,
tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects
one directly, affects all indirectly.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Letter from a Birmingham Jail

Contents

3 Shake It Up!
The Power of Catalytic Events

4 A Shift in Perspective
The Realization Phase

5 A Group Effort
The Identification Phase

6 Planning for Action
The Preparation Phase

7 Doing Justice
The Activation Phase

8 Repairing Broken Systems Together
The Restoration Cycle

9 Staying the Course
Living Out Holistic Transformation

FOREWORD

Eugene Cho

R econciliation. Lets be honest. Reconciliation has become a trendy topic of conversation... which isnt necessarily a bad thing. People are talking about it and thats good. There are gatherings, teachings, sermons, classes and entire conferences around the subject of reconciliation. But, if were not careful, it is quite possible and tempting to be more in love with the idea of reconciliation than to actually engage in the actual work of reconciliationthe arduous, painful and messy marathon work of reconciliation. Thats the pivotal question we must ask: Are we more in love with the idea of following Jesus than actually following Jesusincluding to and through some difficult areas?

One of my favorite (which often means challenging) stories from the Scriptures comes from John 4. One can talk about Samaria, theologize about Samaria, preach about Samaria, liturgize about Samaria, sing about Samaria... but one can still do all those things and still not walk through Samaria.

And this is precisely why Roadmap to Reconciliation by Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil is such an important book and resource. Salter McNeil not only does the critical job of explaining the vision of reconciliation but, equally as important, guides us through the practical steps of actually moving forward and toward reconciliation while constantly reminding us of the vision.

And while I certainly appreciate and applaud the practicalities of this book, Im especially grateful for the honesty and realness because the last thing we need is a glamorized or romanticized vision of reconciliation. Anyone who conveys that reconciliation work is easy either isnt on that journey or is trying to sell something.

But the books foremost credibility is directly associated with the integrity of the person whos inviting us to this journey of reconciliation. I prefer not to use words like leading, expert, guru or whatever other elevated phrases we use to describe people. What I knowas a longtime friend, fellow pastor and colleague in kingdom ministryis that Salter McNeil walks the walk. For her, this isnt just a course she teaches as a university professor, a sermon she preaches at a church or a set of consulting principles she imparts to institutions or organizations. This is a calling, a deep conviction and a journey she has devoted much of her life to, and it has permeated every aspect of her life.

We can all agree we are living in challenging times that demand the important and critical work of reconciliation. While its possible we may have a trajectory of where we need to go, we dont quite know how to get there. We need a map. We need a guide. We need a roadmap to reconciliation.

PREFACE TO THE
REVISED EDITION

A t some point, I begin to doubt myself. My own sense of confidence begins to wane, and I begin to wonder whether I actually was any good in the first place! These were the words of a dear friend and ministry colleague describing what happens to people who find themselves drafted to lead the reconciliation initiative in their church, organization or academic institution.

I responded by saying that, in my experience, these people are often expected to be experts, but they have not been adequately trained or equipped to lead systemic change regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. They are generally people of color and folks who have a heart for reconciliation, but they struggle to know how to lead a change process.

My friend agreed and said that oftentimes when these people leave they feel like washed-up NBA players. She explained the analogy like this: Im in the NBA, but I get put on a team that does not know how to use my skills. I find myself sitting on the bench most of the time, and then I get traded because Im not showing that I was worth whatever they paid to draft me. Then I go to another team, and another, and another.

When she said that to me, I almost wept because I know far too many people who fit this description. Its not fair what is happening to the people who are asked to lead the reconciliation effort without having any real guidance or training. And if, in NBA terms, they get traded, theyre often told theyre not a good fit or that they werent collaborative enoughand everyone begins to wonder whether reconciliation is possible at all.

Thats why Ive updated Roadmap to Reconciliation! Im committed to empowering other people to stay on the reconciliation journey. I know firsthand that there is an emotional, physical and spiritual toll placed on those of us who embody this work. After watching many people struggle to lead this effort, Ive come to believe that we need a new way forward that takes this reality more seriously. Therefore, Im proposing a new paradigm for us in this book that involves the following three core principles:

1. . Reconciliation happens by repairing broken systems.
2. . Reconciliation happens by engaging power.
3. . Reconciliation is not just focusing on relationships and feelings.

Since I believe that reconciliation is an ongoing spiritual process, Im still on the journey too! This continued commitment to my own growth and transformation has led me to update two parts of the reconciliation process laid out in this book. The first change is the addition of the restoration phase to my roadmap graphic. The book is updated throughout to reflect that new phase. Ive also added a new chapter (eight) to talk about how restoration fits into the process. This goes back to what I said earlierthat people who champion reconciliation need opportunities to be restored.

The second update is to explain more deeply what is entailed in the activation phase. Originally I wrote that this phase was actively working for reconciliation, but I later realized that activation is better understood as repairing broken systems together, the theme of chapter eight.

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