Church planting among immigrants in US urban centers
Subtitle: the "where", "why", and "How" of diaspora missiology in action
By: Enoch Wan & Anthony Casey
Contributors: Casey, Anthony co-author
Publisher: Institute of Diaspora Studies-U.S.A. Western Seminary
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781502969668
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Church work with immigrants; Christianity and culture; Theory; New Church development; Missions
Description: This book shows patterns of assimilation and integration that are common among immigrant groups and provides tools of cultural research to get out in the city, talk to people, build relationships, gain entrance into these communities, find leaders,a nd plant healthy churches. These tools are important because they can be carried to any city and put into practice. In some regard, it is impossible to tell somebody how to do ethnic ministry. The only legitimate answer is, "it depends." This book helps you know what it depends on and how to work effectively in that situation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-158)
Table of contents: title: Part 1: Introduction; title: Introduction and purpose; title: Part 2: Orientation for church planting among immigrants in U.S. urban centers; title: Ministering among immigrants in U.S. urban centers: an integrative approach; title: Immigration trends and patterns in the United States; title: Challenges in urban, ethnic church planting; title: Part 3: Understanding and identifying ethnic groups in the city; title: Assimilation theory and patterns; title: Identifying and understanding ethnic groups in the city; title: Key issues for effective urban, ethnic ministry; title: Part 4: Diaspora missiology in action; title: Diaspora missiology: an introduction; title: Diaspora missiology in action; title: Conclusion and challenge.