The church will always face diversity. God's people differ in culture, language, economic situations, needs, desires, and even styles of worship. This theme shows how to blend all these differences into one joyful family of God. In his interview, '"Building a Church of Diversity,” Charles Lyons tells how his church grew from a handful of Appalachian whites to a cosmopolitan congregation of 40-plus nationalities. Other articles in this theme welcome people of different family structures, economic conditions, ages, races, educations, and religious backgrounds.
This Training Pack contains all of the following:
A Church for All People Authentic worship translates to all cultures.
E.V. Hill
Building a Church of Diversity Cross-cultural ministry is not an option.
with Charles Lyons
Tuning in to New People We need to hear our people to be able to minister to them.
Kori Leaman-Miller
Welcoming Singles in the Family Do we recognize those outside a traditional family unit?
Susan Nikaido
Worshiping with the Homeless When ministry threatens safety.
Steve Tomlinson
God's Gift of Cultural Diversity God accepts people from every nation.
Regina Shands Stoltzfus
The Give and Take of Togetherness For the church to safely move forward, it needs both "progressives" and "conservatives".
Anne Ortlund
Educational Differences on the Board How to close the gap.
Larry Osborne
Building Multicultural Understanding 3 steps to racial reconciliation.
William Fraher Abernathy
Bridging the Generation Gap The power of blended small groups.
Erik Johnson
From Damaged Souls to Treasured Family God has the power to transform hurting people into a vital church family.
Gordon MacDonald
Balancing on a Cultural Tightrope Understanding one another's differences.
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