individuals have sacrificed much; for some, the work is dangerous (theme seven)

7. Individuals have sacrificed much for this work; for some, the work has also been dangerous.
• People of color have faced a huge tax on time and spiritual energy
• Because of the low numbers of people of color, they are pulled in many directions and often thrust immediately into leadership without context or support.
• White allies have been branded and have also suffered loss of congregation

• Seminarians toe perceived “party line”/creed when writing ARAOMC essay for MFC
• Participants in early trainings felt mocked and criticized as unrepentant racists
• The perception was there was no safe way to critique the program or its trainers/proponents
• Individuals have been wounded by the work and it is not clear what has been done to heal them.
• A clear learning has been the need for chaplaincy and pastoral care as central to this work.