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- Drop the Labels. For the longest time, our rhetoric in the evangelical church in America has been about “white” churches, and “black” churches, and “Hispanic” churches, and “Asian” churches.
- Don’t Be Sensitive. We know the stereotypes—those common idiosyncrasies attached to certain ethnicities. We live in a day where so many people get offended when you address stereotypes.
- Choose Relationships Over Comfort. This is tough, because we all grew up in a certain ethnic context. Growing up, you most likely spent the majority of your time around people of your same ethnicity.
- Intentionally Place Leadership. This is what we did at our church. When we decided to start a new campus I knew that we needed to diversify our staff and specifically with the campus pastor.
Feb 22, 2024 · Rediscovering our place in God’s family, valuing cultural diversity, and embracing biblical teachings fosters inclusion and understanding. Church leaders and members need to actively engage with diverse cultures, breaking barriers to create a community reflecting God’s love and unity.
I. Definition Of Leadership. What is leadership? Gangel defines leadership as “the exercise of one’s spiritual gifts under the call of God to serve a certain group of people in achieving the goals God has given them toward the end of glorifying Christ” (Kenneth O. Gangel, “Feeding and Leading,” 31).
- Truth No. 1: Diversity Is Biblical
- Truth No. 2: Diversity Is Sacrificial
- Truth No. 3: Diversity Is Humble
- Truth No. 4: Diversity Is Intentional
- Truth No. 5: Diversity Is Beneficial
We don’t have to journey far into the biblical narrative to see God’s heart for diversity. Genesis 10 provides the chart of nations that were created from the debacle at the Tower of Babel. It was to these nations God promised to bring blessing through Abraham. Fast-forward to Jesus. He commissions the disciples (and his church) to the nations. Tha...
Given that many believers and churches have struggled with diversity for over 2,000 years, we must be aware of and embrace the sacrifice that comes along with the inclusion of people from different backgrounds, socioeconomic classes, races, ethnicities and cultures. The most basic sacrifices believers and churches may need to sacrifice are their cu...
The Jews struggled with ethnocentrism—believing they were better or superior than Gentiles—which is something that many Anglo-Americans struggle with. However, if we are to establish conducive environments that breed diversity, many people will have to forgo their pride and snobbery and be willing to include, follow and even learn from others.
Diversity isn’t something that happens naturally—which should be clear from history—it’s something that takes place through intentionality. Therefore, churches must help create diversity through the intentionality of: hiring a diverse staff, creating diversity within the corporate worship environment, and providing small group environments where di...
I love what Trevin Wax said about diversity in his article, “I Want a Bigger Bible”: “The more voices we have access to, the bigger our Bible gets—the more we see what is there, behind our cultural blinders.” What Trevin is essentially saying is that diversity in the church benefits all the church. Diversity broadens our perspectives, understanding...
- Pastor. A pastor holds a crucial leadership position within a church community. He is entrusted with its members’ spiritual guidance and pastoral care.
- Minister. A minister is pivotal in church leadership, imparting spiritual direction, pastoral care, and backing to the congregation.
- Elder. In the church, elders occupy a prominent leadership position. They are often regarded as experienced and respected individuals who offer the congregation wisdom, guidance, and oversight.
- Deacon. Deacons play an essential part in the church, embodying both service and grace as ministers of mercy. These devoted individuals help address the congregation’s tangible and physical necessities.
Sep 22, 2011 · Being a multicultural church means more than singing global songs. It means that the people who plan worship, lead worship, and make decisions come from many cultures and ethnic groups. When church planters Charles and Glenda S. Brown started The Crossing Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas, all their worship leaders were white. Yet, Glenda says ...
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Hakeem Jeffries’ Black Baptist upbringing has shaped his role as House minority leader. Jeffries, a liberal Democrat, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, a conservative Republican, recently took turns reading Scripture at the National Prayer Breakfast.
