How to live a more diverse & socially engaged life
Johannesburg
5 September, G1 Fourways, 7.30pm | TICKETS
Online events
26 August - LiveOnline Webinar: Sustainable Activism, 7.30pm. | TICKETS
How to buy
Dethroning Race will be available from the following outlets:
Amazon
Takealot
Exclusive Books
Books will also be available for a sale price at the book launch events and at G1 Fourways, Jubilee Community Church and The District Six Museum.
Description
"Dethroning Race" delves into the intricate tapestry of South Africa's history, grappling with the challenges and opportunities that have shaped our nation. Through a thought-provoking journey that traverses historical milestones and personal narratives, Dethroning Race explores our national struggle and presents a critical hope for national renewal.
At its core, "Dethroning Race" serves as a rallying cry for a united South Africa, urging us to rediscover the richness of our diversity and to embark on a journey guided by a vision for biblical social change. It offers practical insights and actionable steps for individuals and communities to embrace inclusivity, foster understanding, and work towards a more equitable society.
The book explores various themes, including how to overcome racial socialisation, the role of Christianity in racism and anti-racism, the politics of Jesus, how to grow cultural bandwidth and how to cope with racial trauma.
There are many books on the topic of race. But not many are written by non-westerners, even less by people from a working-class background, and even less from a hopeful Christian perspective.
Endorsements
“Not merely an academic work, this book preaches and, if one is willing, grows the imagination of the reader toward reparative and faith-directed justice.”
Dr Christina Edmondson, author of Faithful Antiracism and co-host of Truth’s Table podcast
“Dethroning Race is timely reading for those intentional about living as though the neighbour is created in God’s image, whatever their skin colour.”
Moss Ntlha, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa
“This book should make you stop, make you think, make you reflect and make you pray.”
Andy McCullough, author of Global Humility and leader of the Unreached Network
“We need more books like this. Far too many Christ-followers and churches in South Africa still need a prophetically provocative challenge to make more significant progress towards becoming genuinely diverse and socially engaged churches that display the gospel's transformative power to a still-broken country. Saville's book helps in sensitising, equipping and encouraging as the hope held out is the gospel and a vision of a church that displays God's glory.”
Gareth Bowley, Regional Director of Advance Africa and Lead Pastor of One Hope Church
About the author
Ryan is a public speaker and pastor at GodFirst Church in Fourways. Alongside his role as a pastor. Ryan actively contributes to the community through his involvement with organisations such as the City Renew Foundation, Isiphambano: Centre for Biblical Justice, and Ithemba: Hope For Healing, where he serves as a dedicated board member.
With a passion for the renewal of South Africa, Ryan has dedicated the past 17 years to pastoral ministry, leveraging his insights to drive positive change. With degrees in both theology and electrical engineering, he brings a unique blend of spiritual and practical expertise. Ryan's personal life is anchored by his loving family; he and his wife, Sachi, are proud parents of two children, and they call Johannesburg home.
