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