“Ben Lindsay’s book is a must-read for the UK church. It is my prayer that we heed this call and respond together to the mandate to challenge discrimination in all its forms.”

“This book should be read by all in senior leadership and those involved in theological education. Until this issue is addressed head on in the church and young black people are able to see visible images of themselves in senior leadership within the church, then the church’s mission will be seriously damaged and impeded. I will be telling lots of people about this book as it is more than an excellent read – it is geared for action.”

“At this critical moment in our national life where race, immigration and the UK’s relationship with the world is being negotiated, this important and timely book needs to be read, discussed and acted upon.”

“Ben Lindsay’s book is a fascinating eye-opener around history and representation in the church. Ben shines a light on the struggle with being a black christian and being black in a majority white church with sensitivity, fact and practical strategies to bring churches into the modern day conversation.”

“This book is a timely weapon of wisdom and a game-changer.”

“Thoughtful and well considered, Lindsay tackles the space where race, religion, and culture intersect, in a book that is both insightful and relatable at once.”

“I’m a black British born man and not only does Ben articulate the subject which is so personal to me, he is also fearless and faces it head on in a book by stating the obvious issues around race, colour and matters that are big in the wider church.”

“Ben Lindsay says we need to talk about race, and he’s right. Provocative, frank and often challenging, this is also a pastoral and very human book, with insights to consider on virtually every page.”