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What we found: No matter the religious tradition, racial composition of the church, race or gender of the head pastor, or church size, multiracial church pastors are fighting an uphill battle.
- 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 16, 2021 · To help analyze survey data, this report splits Black Protestants’ places of worship into three categories – (1) Black congregations, (2) White or other race congregations, (3) and multiracial congregations – based on the respondent’s description of their congregation and clergy.
The way churches make decisions is as important as what decisions are made. Is the minority voice heard and respected and are its concerns somehow reflected in the resolution adopted? Conversely, how do the minority voices respond to the majority—are they prepared to graciously accept a decision contrary to their own?
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.
Aug 7, 2016 · Any church that will be bold and audacious enough to tackle diversity—and overcome their homogenous tendency—will need to teach, model and implement these five truths of diversity. Truth No. 1: Diversity Is Biblical
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Feb 22, 2024 · Church leaders and members need to actively engage with diverse cultures, breaking barriers to create a community reflecting God’s love and unity. Language barriers pose challenges for diverse communities, but with patience and respect, they can be overcome.
