COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Promise Keepers issues the following statements about the homicide of George Floyd while in police custody and the civil unrest that has followed.
Ken Harrison, CEO of Promise Keepers, said: “Promise #6 of a Promise Keeper is a solemn commitment to reach beyond any racial and denominational barriers to demonstrate the power of biblical unity. We need to demonstrate that power more than ever. Racism is a festering wound that has scarred the otherwise proud history of America. Christians must continue to lead the way in racial reconciliation and healing as we live out God’s call to treat all people as more important than ourselves (Phil 2:3). I call on Promise Keepers everywhere to demand respect, justice, equal protection and equal opportunity under the law for everyone—and that includes police officers as well.”  Pastor Donald Burgs, Jr., member of the board of Promise Keepers said: “In these troubling times, we the Body of Christ must continue to walk with one another, allowing nothing to divert us from our call to Christ nor to break the holy chains of fellowship and unity with each other” (Micah 6:8). 
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ABOUT PROMISE KEEPERS Founded in 1990 by Coach Bill McCartney, Promise Keepers is one of the most significant movements of God in the history of the church. In 1997 alone, Promise Keepers packed 22 NFL stadiums and gathered 1 million men for Stand in the Gap: A Sacred Assembly of Men at National Mall in the District of Columbia. This July 31 – Aug. 1, millions of men from all across the country will convene via live video and audio for Promise Keepers’ first Virtual Online Event, which is offered via livestream and simulcast to individuals and churches everywhere completely free of charge. Individuals may register for the free livestream of the event at https://promisekeepers.brushfire.com/virtual-2020/466931 Churches may register to simulcast the event for free at https://promisekeepers.brushfire.com/2020/463892 In 2021, 80,000 men are expected to gather from across America and around the world at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys, for its annual stadium event. The organization’s mission is to empower men to live out their God-given identity and purpose today and destiny tomorrow by serving their homes, workplaces and communities with integrity and influence. www.promisekeepers.org https://www.facebook.com/promisekeepers/ https://www.instagram.com/promise_keepers |
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