Listening is work

i’m reflecting on a conversation i had with a friend from a few months back about her pushing her white colleagues in ministry to do the work.

i come from a family of clergy folk. so i’ve witnessed what work in that context can look like. it’s long hours, showing up to all the actions. presiding over funerals and weddings in the same week. taking the call at 1am from the local jail. helping find resources to cover utilities or…