Synopsis: "I pray . . . that all of them may be one, Father, just
as you are in me and I am in you. . . . May they be brought to
complete unity to let the world know that you sent me." -Jesus
Christ What if? What if believers of multiple ethnicities
manifested the diversity in unity for which Jesus prayed? What if
largely separate, homogeneous congregations-which account for
nearly 92.5 percent of all churches in the United
States-increasingly became connected, multiethnic congregations?
What if, at eleven o'clock on Sunday mornings-or whenever believers
gather to worship-local congregations were comprised of believing
whites, African Americans, Koreans, Hispanics, Romanians, Native
Americans, as well as the diverse mosaic of other ethnicities
represented in our increasingly multicultural society? Would this
not say something about the supernatural character of the gospel of
reconciliation we proclaim? Jesus believed it would. That is why
after praying for such diversity in unity among his followers,
Jesus Christ-the Man for all nations-extended his arms and laid
down his life to make it happen. This book, God's New Humanity,
examines the biblical-theological vision and motivation for living
in response to Jesus' prayer. Endorsements: "God's New Humanity is
a welcome, significant addition to the growing body of literature
boldly proclaiming the biblical mandate for the multiethnic church.
With the mind of a theologian, the heart of a pastor, and the
insight of a practitioner, David Stevens effectively challenges
systemic segregation and points the way to the coming integration
of the local church for the sake of the Gospel." -Mark DeYmaz
Author of Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church, and coauthor of
Ethnic Blends: Mixing Diversity into Your Local Church "Stevens
offers a fresh and much-needed theological approach to multiethnic
ministry . . . This book encourages the reader to think
theologically through the key issues in reaching across all
barriers within the church, not just the most visible ones. If you
are seeking a strong biblical and theological understanding of
multiethnic ministry, God's New Humanity is a must-read." -Rodney
Woo Author of The Color of Church "The greatest picture of the
church is found on the pages of Revelation. There we see all of
God's people gathered from around the world and down through the
ages. There we can't help worshipping the One who paid the price to
bring us together as one . . . If you're a Christian leader, this
is must reading. Highly recommended " -David Sanford Executive
editor of the acclaimed Holy Bible: Mosaic Author Biography: David
Stevens is Senior Pastor of Central Bible Church in Portland,
Oregon. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM, 1982)
and of the Faculte Libre de Theologie Evangelique (ThD, 1999) near
Paris, France.
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