For some Christian progressives, the lack of acknowledgement by their churches or ministries of the racial reckoning in 2020 was the final push to go elsewhere. Some women of color, in particular, have been left disappointed and upset by evangelical Christian churches, both predominantly white and multiracial, or ministries that failed to openly decry racism or homophobia. They say their concerns are often viewed by pastors or other officials through a patriarchal lens and dismissed or overlooked. Some also have felt alienated by white evangelical supporters of former President Donald Trump. Many are finding solace and reaffirming their faith on their terms through “spiritual directors” who look like them.
