Churches, Cultures, and Leadership - A Practical Theology of Congregations and Ethnicities (Paperback, Second Edition)

We live in a culturally diverse society. As the church continues to heed Christ's call to reflect the multiethnic character of his people, pastors and lay leaders need to gain skills and competencies to serve in multicultural contexts, both inside and beyond their congregations. With this book, Mark Lau Branson and Juan F. Martinez equip leaders to create environments that make God's reconciling initiatives apparent in church life and in missional engagement with their neighborhoods and cities. Drawing on courses they've taught at Fuller Theological Seminary, Branson and Martinez take an interdisciplinary approach that integrates biblical and theological study with sociology, cultural anthropology, leadership studies, and communications. The result is a rich blend of astute analysis and guidance for the practical implementation of a deeper intercultural life for the church. Case studies, Bible studies, and exercises for personal and group reflection address real-life challenges and opportunities that arise in multiethnic contexts. Churches, Cultures, and Leadership offers not a static model but a praxis of paying attention, study, and discernment that can lead to genuine reconciliation and shared life empowered by the gospel. This new edition is updated throughout to address current trends and sources, particularly emphasizing the continuing power of racism and how churches should respond.

General

Imprint:	IVP Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2023
Authors:	Mark Lau Branson • Juan F. Martinez
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-5140-0287-2
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-5140-0287-6
Barcode:	9781514002872

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