Building
a Multicultural Congregation:
Widening the Welcome of Your Church to Other Cultures
edited by G. Edwin Bontrager
Canada and the United States have become increasingly ethnically diverse. Yet many congregations exist as if unaffected by this diversity. This resource provides an excellent overview of the challenges and opportunities for congregations who become less "color-blind" and more open to the needs of God's diverse peoples all around them.
The authors of the 13 chapters are themselves a reflection of the diversity around us. Some chapters focus more on theological and philosophical issues while others grow out of the day-to-day implications of multicultural ministry. Each chapter is founded upon a biblical passage and includes discussion questions at the end. A topical list of resources for further study is also provided.
This is a practical handbook comes with permission to photocopy materials for use in the local church.
$19 each. Product Code: BMC Order This Item - Scroll down to the Dark Blue box
Contents:
Chapter 1 - Vision of a New Humanity
- J. Nelson Kraybill
Chapter 2 - Together No Longer Strangers - Kathy Goering Reid and
Stephen Reid
Chapter 3 - God's People Are a Welcoming People - April Yamasaki
Chapter 4 - Granting Space for Immigrants - Phill Carlos Archbold
Chapter 5 - Cultural Factors and Diversity - Virgo Handojo and Ed
Bontrager
Chapter 6 - Becoming as One People in God's Church - John H. Powell
Chapter 7 - Boundaries and Sharing God's Blessings - Gilbert Flores
Chapter 8 - Searching for Capable Leadership - Sally Schreiner
Chapter 9 - Developing Inclusive Worship - Norristown New Life
Mennonite Church
Chapter 10 - Sharing Church Facilities with Emerging Ethnic Fellowships - Irvin
R. Heishman
Chapter 11 - Beginning a Church of Another Ethnic Group - James R. Wenger
Chapter 12 - Understanding Culture for Mission - Joseph A. Manickam
Chapter 13 - Invitation in a World of Many Peoples - Art McPhee