A Burning House: Redeeming American Evangelicalism by Examining Its History, Mission, and Message

This book critically examines the history, mission, and present condition of American evangelicalism — arguing that persistent racial and cultural divisions have long undermined its witness.

In A Burning House, Washington contends that American evangelicalism today resembles a house on fire — “ablaze” due to ongoing injustices, systemic discrimination, and cultural divisions.

He traces how historical and social factors have shaped evangelical communities, often compromising their public witness and Christian calling.

Instead of advocating a new movement, the author calls on believers to reclaim the core of evangelical faith — biblical truth plus social justice, unity, and racial reconciliation — urging deliberate and sacrificial integration across ethnic and cultural lines.