The Integrated Church: Authentic Multicultural Ministry

by Lewis-Giggetts, Tracey M.

• ISBN13: 9780834127241
• ISBN10: 0834127245
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-15
• Publisher: Nazarene Pub House

Summary

The Integrated Church will challenge the discussion of the church's relevance in the culture by helping church leaders understand that while it is the responsibility of the church to denounce sin, it also the responsibility of the church to be relevant enough in society in order to achieve the Great Commission and edify our own. Because it has been said that the 'how' of ministry is in some ways determined by the 'who, when, and where' of culture, this book will assist church communicators in understanding the variety of people they are called to serve and reach by understanding the struggles, challenges, benefits and opportunities their culture provides.

Author Biography

Tracy M. Lewis-Giggetts is currently the owner of Lewis Consulting Group in Philadelphia and a professor at Community College of Philadelphia. She received a BA from University of Kentucky, an MBA from Montclair State University, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She was a contributor to the African American National Biography published by Oxford University Press and has written for several periodicals.

Table of Contents

Who, What, and Why?	p. 9
The Significance of a Multicultural Approach to Ministry	p. 11
The Common Denominator	p. 23
Embracing Differences	p. 29
The Role of Fear	p. 41
What's a Minority?	p. 55
The Four Cs of Building a Multicultural Strategy	p. 67
Cultural Awareness	p. 69
Creativity	p. 83
Commitment	p. 105
Christocentric	p. 127
From Theoretical Discussions to Practical Application	p. 139
Authenticity: From the Top Down	p. 141
Conflict Is Inevitable-Combat Is Optional	p. 160
Taking a Closer Look: Case Studies and Other Specifics	p. 168
Notes	p. 183
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