Practical theology for church diversity
Subtitle: a guide for clergy and congregations
By: Ken J. Walden ; foreword by Vergel L. Lattimor III
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Eugene
Language: eng
Number of pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781620323793
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Race relations; Church work with minorities; Multiculturalism; Pastoral counseling; Cross-cultural studies; Christianity
Description: Cross-racial pastoral ministry and multicultural ministry are wonderfully complex endeavors. Practical Theology for Church Diversity suggests that they include a substantial amount of conversation, preparation, and prayer if they are to be done faithfully. Sacred spaces within Christian churches can have a meaningful witness through diversity in their particular locations. This book skillfully informs, gently challenges, and respectfully questions some widespread components of church life along demographic lines. Most importantly, it focuses on pragmatic approaches to cross-cultural pastoral ministry and multicultural ministry for readers to utilize. All persons of faith, religious institutions, professors, seminarians, and others interested in church diversity on any level will find this book a valuable resource.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-132).
Table of contents: title: The big picture; title: The preparation; title: The welcome introduction; title: Collaborations; title: Some possible challenges; title: Possible solutions and extra miles.