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How do ethnic and cultural diversity affect spiritual formation?
The authors of A Many Colored Kingdom explore Christian formation
and teaching in the church, with a particular focus on
intercultural and interethnic relationships.
Well-qualified to speak on issues of diversity, the authors
describe relevant aspects of their own personal journeys; key
issues emerging from their studies and teaching germane to race,
culture, and ethnicity; and teaching implications that bring right
practice to bear on church ministry. A final chapter contains a
conversation among the authors responding to one another's insights
and concerns.
This book will be required reading for those engaged in as well as
those preparing for a life of teaching and ministry in our
increasingly multicultural world.
Why does the church teach? And what should it teach? In recent
years, traditional Sunday school and education programs have
declined in influence and effectiveness. Education in the church is
often sidelined by other competing priorities, and our efforts
become haphazard and random. As a result, many Christians have not
learned the fundamental doctrinal content of the faith. As a
response, a growing number of church ministries have moved toward
an emphasis on Christian spiritual formation. But churches must
hold together education and formation, the teaching of the faith
and the forming of the faithful. In this comprehensive text, Gary
Parrett and Steve Kang attend to both the content and process of
educational and formational ministries. They set forth a thoroughly
biblical vision for intentional teaching of the Christian faith,
with a holistic concern for what and whom is taught as well as how
and why. Fully apprised of developments in educational theory and
pedagogy, Parrett and Kang propose a core curriculum for recovering
the full scope of Christian proclamation and reinvigorating the
teaching ministry of the church. Their vision has implications not
merely for catechesis, but for preaching, worship, children's and
youth ministry, and much more. The body of Christ can become all
that God intends it to be, through intentional practices that
foster personal and corporate formation. Here is guidance for
individuals and congregations on that journey.
The Asian American church is in transition. Congregations face the
challenges of preserving ethnic culture and heritage while
contextualizing their ministry to younger generations and the
unchurched. Many Asian American church leaders struggle with issues
like leadership development, community dynamics and
intergenerational conflict. But often Asian American churches lack
the resources and support they need to fulfill their callings.
Peter Cha, Steve Kang and Helen Lee and a team of veteran Asian
American pastors and church leaders offer eight key values for
healthy Asian American churches. Drawing on years of expertise and
filled with practical examples from landmark churches like
Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, NewSong Church and
Lighthouse Christian Church, the book provides soundly biblical
perspectives for effective ministry that honors the Asian American
cultural context. Insights from such pioneering leaders as Ken
Fong, David Gibbons, Grace May, Wayne Ogimachi, Steve Wong, Nancy
Sugikawa and Soong-Chan Rah make this an essential guide for Asian
American church leaders wanting to help their congregations achieve
health and growth. Produced in partnership with the Catalyst
Leadership Center, a resource organization for Asian American
church ministry.
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