Justin Adour, Author at The Washington Institute

Justin Adour is the pastor of Redeemer East Harlem Church. He earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Intercultural Studies, with his master’s focus in Urban Missiology. Additionally, he earned a second master’s degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, NYC. He also holds a doctorate (D. Min.) from North Park Theological Seminary, where his writing and research focused on developing justice-oriented churches and church plants. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Articles by Justin Adour

Faith • Theological Reflections

An Exiled People

Justin Adour | 11 min read

“Where are you from?” she asked as we chatted on the elevator. I was so jarred by the question that I stuttered and responded, “uhh, from here?” to which she replied, “No, like where are you from from?” For many, this conversation is familiar. In the United States, if you are not white, more than...

Culture • Christianity & Culture

East Harlem: A Theology Close to Home

Justin Adour | 13 min read

In 2019 my wife and I worked with a team to start a new church in East Harlem. “I work on Wall Street. Will this church plant be a place where my non-believing finance co-workers feel welcome?” asked an attendee at one of our church plant vision nights. “Yes,” I responded. “We certainly want to...