Statement on Chauvin's Conviction

The leaders of Fellowship Southwest commend the jury in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial for their commitment to truth, fairness and decency. We’re grateful they “believed their eyes,” refused to look away and confirmed what the world witnessed when we watched the video of this murder.

While we resonate with the relief of George Floyd’s family, we also share their lament. He should be alive, and no verdict—no matter how just—will bring him back. So, we continue to mourn with and pray for his family. We pray not only for them, but for all families who feel their pain, who remember their own losses when they recall the knee on the neck of this beloved son, brother and father. Officer Chauvin will be held accountable for his actions while many others have not. 

We join the millions who pray this conviction becomes a turning point in our struggle toward racial justice. We also realize our prayers alone are insufficient. So, we pledge action. We will continue to join all people of goodwill who advocate for racial justice in every system and sphere of our communities, nation and world.

May God grant us all the compassion, humility, courage and perseverance necessary to prevail on behalf of justice for all people.