James Croone is the Lead Pastor of Risen Church in Seattle. In addition, James is the Director of the Men’s Recovery Program at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. James also serves on our network leadership community as an Appointed Presbytery and is a noted voice in Seattle’s African-American community.

In this video Don Ross and James Croone discuss racial injustice, James’ perspective on current events, how and when to speak out, racial tension, Black Lives Matter, white privilege, the gospel and how to build common ground.

Don Ross shares a message about the Theology of Change. “Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that flutters over its young, spreading out its wings, catching them, bearing them on its pinions, the Lord alone guided him...” Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Don Ross shares a message about how to Lead in Ambiguity. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, 'Let there be light…'" Genesis 1:1-3

Don Ross shares a message about Dealing with Discouragement During a Pandemic. "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 43:5

Don Ross shares an encouraging message about Interruptions: Irritation or Opportunity. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28