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“This provocative book will encourage conversations about one of American Christianity’s most challenging issues.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Great, thought provoking book. I have to say, I was not prepared for the overarching premise presented and the role the church played to foster segregation and racism. We can be blissfully ignorant of our past, but we must reflect on the reality and take lessons learned to inform our future. We are 18 years into the new modern century, yet we as the great, enlightened and prosperous country still have pervasive racism that denies inclusion and stunts opportunity for many. As a moral country, as followers of Christ, we are obligated to do better. Thanks Skot for stimulating this discussion.”
— Amazon Reader
“As a Pastor in Charleston, I find myself inundated with conversation on race, reconciliation, and the Gospel. Some of these conversations, books, and articles are helpful, while others, sadly, are not. This easily digestible book is not only helpful but I daresay necessary for those who are at all interested in learning more about how the to move forward in such divisive time in our country. Being published recently also aids the reader in understanding how current events are not new, but grounded in historical (yet unbiblical) understandings of identity, theology, and practice.”
— Phillip, Amazon Reader
“I’ve found this book extraordinary helpful. Accessible enough for any reader, yet with enough depth to provoke even well those who are well read on this topic. Written from a solidly Christian perspective, without sacrificing historical and cultural accuracy. Must-Read!”
— Amazon Reader

About Plantation Jesus

Not long ago, most white American Christians believed that Jesus blessed slavery. God wasn't bothered by Jim Crow. Baby Jesus had white skin. Meet Plantation Jesus: a god who is comfortable with bigotry, and an idol that distorts the message of the real Savior.

That false image of God is dead, right? Wrong, argue the authors of Plantation Jesus, an authoritative new book on one of the most urgent issues of our day.

Through their shared passion for Jesus Christ and with an unblinking look at history, church, and pop culture, authors Skot Welch and Rick Wilson detail the manifold ways that racism damages the church's witness. Together Welch and Wilson take on common responses by white Christians to racial injustice, such as I never owned a slave, I don t see color; only people, and We just need to get over it and move on. Together they call out the church's denials and dodges and evasions of race, and they invite readers to encounter the Christ of the disenfranchised.

With practical resources and Spirit-filled stories, Plantation Jesus nudges readers to learn the history, acknowledge the injury, and face the truth. Only then can the church lead the way toward true reconciliation. Only then can the legacy of Plantation Jesus be replaced with the true way of Jesus Christ.


Meet the Author

Photography by Adam Bird

Photography by Adam Bird

Co-Author Skot Welch, is the principal/founder of Global Bridgebuilders, a firm focusing on cultural transformation and inclusion that serves a wide range of clients in the U.S. and in more than seven countries. Welch has worked in international business and diversity and inclusion management for nearly twenty years. Welch received a bachelor’s degree from Albion College and a master’s degree in management and international marketing from Aquinas College. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children.