Meet Preach Sista’s Pastor for Social Justice

The Pastor for Social Justice will provide spiritual leadership, pastoral presence, advocacy, and prayerful support in moments of communal grief, racial tension, inequity, and social concern.

This volunteer role calls for someone deeply rooted in Christian faith, committed to anti-racism, and gifted in building bridges across lines of difference. This volunteer leader works collaboratively with the leadership of Preach Sista to nurture spaces where truth, healing, hope, and justice can flourish.

Core Responsibilities

Presence with the Affected Community

• Be physically, spiritually, and relationally present with communities experiencing injustice, grief, trauma, or marginalization.

• Attend vigils, community gatherings, worship services, protests, and healing events when appropriate.

• Listen deeply to the stories and experiences of impacted individuals and communities.

• Help create sacred spaces for lament, reflection, healing, and hope.

Advocacy

• Speak prophetically and compassionately on issues related to justice, equity, and human dignity.

• Support initiatives that address racism, sexism, poverty, violence, and systemic inequities.

• Encourage faithful civic engagement rooted in Christian values.

• Collaborate with community organizations, clergy, and leaders working toward justice and reconciliation.

Pastoral Care

• Offer spiritual encouragement and pastoral support to individuals and families affected by injustice or crisis.

• Provide a ministry of presence during difficult community moments.

• Help connect individuals to additional spiritual, emotional, or community resources when needed.

• Model care that is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and trauma-aware.

Prayer Support

• Lead and cultivate prayer initiatives connected to justice, healing, reconciliation, and peace.

• Offer public and private prayer during community crises or moments of collective grief.

• Help integrate prayer and spiritual practices into justice-centered ministry efforts.

• Encourage spiritual resilience rooted in faith and hope.

Bear Witness

• Courageously acknowledge injustice and suffering while proclaiming the hope and justice of God.

• Help the community tell the truth about harm, inequity, and exclusion.

• Amplify voices that are often unheard or overlooked.

• Encourage faithful remembrance, accountability, and healing.

Bridge Builder

• Foster relationships across racial, cultural, denominational, and generational divides.

• Help facilitate courageous conversations grounded in dignity, humility, and grace.

• Encourage unity without avoiding truth-telling.

• Support collaborative partnerships that strengthen community healing and reconciliation.

Foundational Commitments

Rooted in Anti-Racism

The Pastor for Social Justice demonstrates a clear commitment to anti-racism as a spiritual, relational, and systemic practice. This includes:

• Understanding the impact of systemic racism and inequity

• Engaging in ongoing learning, reflection, and accountability

• Supporting equity-centered ministry and leadership

• Valuing the dignity and sacred worth of every person

• Approaching justice work with humility, courage, and compassion

Guiding Principles Supporting the Creation of the Pastor for Social Justice Position:

• Christ-Centered Justice — We believe justice ministry flows from the life, teachings, and liberating love of Jesus Christ.

• Sacred Presence — We show up with compassion, humility, and care.

• Truth-Telling — We name injustice honestly while holding space for healing and transformation.

• Prayerful Action — We believe prayer and action belong together.

• Community Care — We value collective healing, mutual support, and shared responsibility.

• Bridge Building — We seek reconciliation without sacrificing truth or justice.

• Human Dignity — Every person bears the image of God and deserves dignity, safety, and belonging.

• Courageous Hope — We labor for justice while trusting in God’s transforming power.