In each of these communities where new churches were started, demographic information indicated that there was a recognizable ethnic mix. The local schools exhibited the integrated mixture, and so when the new churches started, people from all ethnic backgrounds were expected to be a part of the worshiping body. Many Christian churches struggle with how to cross racial barriers, whether it is through music style or other means. What frequently occurs to churches in communities going through racial changes are well-intended but ineffective attempts to reach the emerging ethnic populations. Supporting new church work is a great way for the Restoration Movement to significantly advance in uniting all believers of ethnic diversity together in the body of Christ.
New churches have a dynamic opportunity as well as unique ability to cross racial barriers.
History will show that some of the greatest advances of the Restoration Movement in crossing racial barriers came as a result of starting new churches. Naperville Community Christian Church was started by the CDEA in 1988. This congregation has continued to grow and God has blessed its outreach in many ways. With almost 1,000 people worshiping as a part of the Naperville congregation, this congregation seeks to reduplicate itself through the establishment of another church just down the road in an area referred to as Highpoint. In an era gone by, churches held revivals as a way to kick-start a new church.