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Christian Leaders React to Ferguson

Christian Leaders React to Ferguson

Last night, the nation watched as many in the town of Ferguson reacted with outrage and disappointment, when the local prosecutor announced that officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted in the shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown.

Throughout the evening, leaders in the Christian community joined millions across the nation, tweeting their own thoughts, prayers and messages of support to the community in turmoil, many using the hashtag #evangelicals4justice.

Here’s a look at how many of them have reacted to the events in Ferguson on the evening of Nov. 24, sending messages expressing grief, but also for hope and justice for the future. (Note, more tweets will be added throughout the afternoon.)

BJ Thompson

Director of Build Us Better

Joshua DuBois

Author and former leader of the White House’s Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Albert Mohler

President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Lisa Sharon Harper

Sen. Director of Mobilizing at Sojourners

Jen Hatmaker

Author of Interrupted: When Jesus wrecks your comfortable Christianity

Lecrae

Hip-hop artist

Preston Yancey

Author of Tables in the Wilderness

Steven Bauman

President and CEO of World Relief

Christena Cleveland

Author of Make No Mistake, God Is a God of Justice

Shane Claiborne

Author and activist

Eugene Cho

Pastor and author

Leith Anderson

President of the National Association of Evangelicals

DA Horton

Author and National Coordinator for Urban Students at the North American Mission Board

Austin Channing

Author and Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison for Calvin College

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