In a time when segments of the Christian community have seemingly lost their minds—that is, the ability to think critically and biblically about issues of race—Dr. Schwartz-Chaney’s book, Critical Faith: What It Is, What It’s Not, and Why It Matters, is a breath of fresh air as she reclaims the issues of race and racism for the church today.

—Rev. Bob Smith, retired pastor, professor, and founding director of the Fort Wayne School of Urban Ministry