One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches
"George Yancey has written a remarkable book that makes a groundbreaking contribution. Drawing extensively on the first-ever national study of multiracial congregations, he uncovers seven main factors that these congregations have in common. He takes us through these commonalities, step by step, in an engaging and easy-to-read manner. Contained in the book is the very heart of what it takes to transform one's church into a multiracial congregation, and what it takes to develop together once a church is demographically multiracial." (Michael O. Emerson, R. A. Tsanoff Professor of Public Affairs and Sociology, Rice University, coauthor of Divided by Faith and United by Faith)"I thoroughly enjoyed reading George Yancey's new book,One Body, One Spirit.I find this work to be extremely scholarly, helpful and inspiring. The book is a must for anyone interested in starting a multiracial ministry or concerned about race relations in the church.  I have known George for a number of years and have seen his love for Christ and his dedication to the touchy issues of racial reconciliation.One Body, One Spiritwill be a welcome resource for anyone who has made the courageous decision to go on this journey." (Kathy H. Dudley, Board Chair and Founder, Dallas Leadership Foundation)"My heart soared with gratitude and renewed hope for the church's future as I readOne Body, One Spirit.George Yancey's compelling call to build multiracial worshiping communities is healing, motivating and with the aid of his insights, realizable. This practical guide ushers us toward the heavenly worship that awaits." (Sundee Tucker Frazier, author of Check All That Apply: Finding Wholeness as a Multiracial Person)"Dr. Yancey has provided a helpful volume for the church as it takes on the globalization of our communities. He provides much assistance in the 'how to' of the ministry of the church. One of the important areas that is extremely helpful is worship. Yancey's investigation has brought together numerous principles and illustrations on how best to develop the ministry of a multiethnic church. In the flow of things, it seems that he is deeply concerned that the multiethnic church not be an end in itself but a means to race reconciliation." (Dr. Manuel Ortiz, Professor of Mission and Urban Ministry, Westminster Theological Seminary, author of One New People)