Ten Essential Strategies for Becoming a Multiracial Congregation: Ten Strategies

Description: Ten Essential Strategies for Becoming a Multiracial Congregation by Jacqueline J. Lewis, John Janka How do churches build immunity from racial and ethnic tensions that threaten to divide rather than unite congregations? Jacqui Lewis and John Janka believe that the answer lies in the development of multiracial, multicultural communities of faith.Born of the authors work with... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How do churches build immunity from racial and ethnic tensions that threaten to divide rather than unite congregations? Jacqui Lewis and John Janka believe that the answer lies in the development of multiracial, multicultural communities of faith.Born of the authors work with The Middle Project, an institute that prepares ethical leaders for a more just society, The Pentecost Paradigm is a collection of wisdom and best practices. Here you will find lessons, questions for conversation, and spaces for journaling. Use the workbook with your planning team, board members, lay leaders, and staff.Ten essential strategies are presented to help build communities that celebrate racial/ethnic and cultural diversity:Embracing Call and CommitmentÂ Casting the VisionÂ Managing Change and ResistanceÂ Creating Congregational IdentityÂ Building CapacityÂ Cultivating CommunityÂ Celebrating in WorshipÂ Understanding Congregational ConflictÂ Communicating and OrganizingCollaborating in the Public SquareIn welcoming communities of faith where everyone is accepted just as they are, we can lead the way toward racial reconciliation and dismantle the prejudices that segregate our houses of worship. Author Biography Jacqueline J. Lewis is Senior Minister of Middle Collegiate Church, a dynamic nine-hundred-member multiracial, multicultural, inclusive congregation in the East Village of Manhattan. Lewis is also the Executive Director of The Middle Project. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lewis is a nationally recognized author, activist, speaker, and preacher on the topics of racial, economic, and gender/LGBTI justice.John Janka is the Executive Director of The Middle Project and a consultant to congregations and denominational systems on strategic planning and visioning; managing change and resistance; dealing with difference and conflict; and advancing cultural diversity and human relations. He has taught leadership skills in the Doctor of Ministry Program at Wesley Theological Seminary and is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. Details ISBN0664263380 Author John Janka Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Year 2018 ISBN-10 0664263380 ISBN-13 9780664263386 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-03-22 Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Subtitle Ten Strategies for Becoming a Multiracial Congregation Place of Publication Louisville Country of Publication United States DEWEY 250.89 Pages 114 Short Title The Pentecost Paradigm Language English UK Release Date 2018-03-22 AU Release Date 2018-03-22 NZ Release Date 2018-03-22 US Release Date 2018-03-22 Alternative 9781611648553 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117902632;

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