One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial

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One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches

When the church began, an amazing diversity of people from different geographic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds gathered together to confess a common faith in Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul cast a vision of one body where Jew and Gentile would worship together in unity. The Revelation to John likewise foreshadows an eternal future where all nations will join together at the throne of the Lamb.

Sadly, Christianity has not often lived up to this ideal. The history of the church has been marked by continued segregation, ethnic strife and racial division. But at the dawn of a new millennium, hopeful signs of change are emerging.

As society diversifies, local churches find themselves interacting with people from every tribe and tongue. But not every church is equipped to handle the realities of ethnic and racial diversity in their congregational life. Sociologist George Yancey's groundbreaking research on multiracial churches offers key principles for church leaders who want to minister to people from a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. Insights from real-life congregations provide concrete examples of how churches can welcome those who have been marginalized, giving people of all heritages a sense of ownership and partnership in the life of the church.

Based on data from a landmark Lilly Endowment study of multiracial churches across America, this volume offers insights and implications for church leadership, worship styles, conflict resolution and much more. Here is an essential resource for pastors and church leaders committed to cultural, ethnic and racial reconciliation in their congregations.

Country	USA
Author	George Yancey
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9780830876464
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	IVP Books
Manufacturer	IVP Books
NumberOfPages	189
PublicationDate	2009-09-20
Publisher	IVP Books
ReleaseDate	2009-09-20
Studio	IVP Books

One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches

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