Become a cycle breaker of racial division and a legacy make of racial unity by living out the vision of the accomplishment of the cross of Christ.
The gospel has achieved the unity so many strive to create. The church does not need social narratives to see divisions conquered. We have always and only needed to be the gospel gospel and the courage to live it out. In this book I provide a Christ-centered vision for churches to begin displaying the glory of God in unity.
Let's start a Global Glory Revolution!
Gospel Centered Seminars
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FOR CHURCHES
The gospel spread in the early church as Christians reflected and modeled the relational dynamics of the cross in life and society. Transformation happens when Christ is seen as supreme over all things, even culture. In this seminar we equip Christians with Christ-centered strategies that not only sustain the unity achieved by the cross, but break down the barriers that challenge it in both, our actions and affections.
Nicaea Theological Institute
What's in a name? Everything!
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The Nicaea Theological Institute exists to be a part of the resurgence of biblical-historical, orthodoxy as expressed in the theological foundation summarized in the Nicene Creed. NCI provides biblical and theological studies that equip Christians to learn and grow deeper in their knowledge and understanding of the faith - that body of doctrine Jude calls the church to contend for Jude 5 and which Paul commands Timothy to be disciplined as well as diligent to teach (1 Timothy 4:6-16). What the church desperately needs in these days when deceptions are more deceiving is for the Body of Christ to be led by and fulfilled with believers who stand firm on the theology of the Triune God and on the doctrinal expressions rooted in the protestant Reformation.
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NCI will seek to serve the church in this way by offering a two year study broken down into theological cohorts with each diving into the theological distinctives of the Christian faith. This study will also includes detailed studies of the redemptive historical nature of the gospel as well as in-depth treatments of specific books of the Bible.
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Those who complete these two years of study will not only be prepared to serve the life of the church they attend but, each will experience a deeper sense and wonder of worship. All, genuine and true, theological study is to have as its end, that for which everything was created: Worship of God who is three in one.
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COHORTS BEGIN THIS AUGUST
Our Global Glory Vision
Christ Above Culture Ministry is dedicated to promoting the supremacy of Christ over cultural preferences. Our mission is to abolish racial division through a Christ-centered approach, equipping Christians to walk in the beauty of the achievements of the cross.
Our prayer is that Holy Spirit would grant us the influence to impact Christian churches and schools to reflect the beauty of relational and racial unity. Our mission is that such a reality would be an influence in spreading the global glory of God throughout the world in and through the Person of Jesus Christ.
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We pray that you will come alongside us in Global Glory Partnership to fulfill the Great Commission in bringing about the obedience of the nations to Christ.
What People Are Saying
Pastor Erik Cummings
Pastor of New Life Church
and Past President, Florida Baptist Convention
Karen
Patrick Coats, Senior Pastor - Kingdom Covenant in Homestead FL.
Christ Above Culture provides us with a very timely word on how we, as followers of Jesus Christ, should approach the racial issues that confront our nation, communities, and churches. Dr. Sherard Burns' Biblical blueprint, shares his experience, study, and commitment to Christ with clear and practical application as we live and impact our culture as Kingdom citizens."
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Pastor Burns seminar helped me understand what is going on in today's world and the struggles we are facing. His powerful seminar and preaching taught me that God's Word is the way to forgiveness and unity. I highly recommend every church invite him to speak to their congregation.
"This book courageously examines several social ills that have plague our great nation since its founding. Burn's challenges the Church of Christ to lead on these issues. In the "land of the free", Christ is the only solution and means of true reconciliation, both vertically and horizontally."
Mark Schweitzer, Pastor/Planter - Gospel Life Church, Sunrise, FL
"Sherard Burns has truly blessed the church in writing Christ Above Culture. Launching headlong into one of the most divisive and charged issues of our day, he displays the glorious reversal of Babel in a Gospel-centered vision for racial harmony in the church. Sherard walks through a careful analysis of the issues surrounding exclusion in our society before taking us straight to the Bible to establish a proper theological foundation for seeing race through God’s eyes. I praise God for Sherard Burns’ boldness and love as he calls for and models the beauty of racial harmony in the church!"
~Rev. Michael Waters, Senior Pastor-Parkwood Baptist Church, Concord NC
~Bill Curtis Lead Pastor - Cornerstone Baptist Church. Darlington, SC
Our church and community was recently host and hear Dr Sherard Burns on the much-needed topic of ‘Racial Harmony and the Church’. God has gifted Dr Burns with a scholar’s mind and a pastor’s heart. We all have opinions on the subject, but it is hard to argue with the Gospel. I am thankful to call him my friend and brother in Christ. He stretches folks from all sides and brings clarity to complex definitions and issues. Although he is a scholar, he is not isolated in theory. My friend Sherard Burns is a living, daily example of what it means to take up your cross daily and follow Christ. Hear him with an open heart and open Bible and you and your community will not stay the same.
" 'Christ Above Culture' is the best work I’ve read about pursuing racial harmony in the Church. In it, Sherard Burns provides a solid theological framework for understanding who we are in Christ. Regardless of your ethnicity, this book will forever change the way you think about culture. This book is a "must read" for every Christian!"
How can something be reconciled that was never together to begin with? The conversation has intensified lately concerning the ongoing exclusion towards brothers and sisters of different colors of skin. Finally a book comes along that is balanced for the sake of the Scriptures, instead of being balanced for the sake of being balanced. Pastor Sherard K Burns is a refreshing and much needed voice amongst a plethora of voices who that haven't been able to produce much fruit in regards to legit racial harmony. Pastor Sherard gives an easy to understand, yet comprehensive view on how we can truly be united under the Gospel of Jesus Christ, without compromising or dismissing the unique ways we have been created. Due to Pastor Sherard's life experiences and extensive theological training, his voice is one of both deep conviction, transparency and authenticity. I recommend his book and him personally as an asset to the church, and I believe God will use Pastor Sherard to help the church heal from deep wounds which defame the Glory of God.
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Brian Ottinger, Lead Pastor,