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Book SynopsisThrough personal stories, proven experience and a thorough analysis of the biblical text,
Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church illustrates both the biblical mandate for the multi-ethnic church as well as the seven core commitments required to bring it about. Mark DeYmaz, pastor of one of the most proven multi-ethnic churches in the country, writes both from his experience and his extensive study of how to plant, grow, and encourage more ethnically diverse churches. He argues that the homogenous unit principle will soon become irrelevant and that the most effective way to spread the Gospel in an increasingly diverse world is through strong and vital multi-ethnic churches.
Table of ContentsAbout Leadership Network xi
Foreword by George Yancey xiii
Preface by Mark L. Pryor xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction xix
Part One The Biblical Mandate
1. The Prayer of Christ 3
2. The Pattern at Antioch 13
3. The Pauline Mystery 27
Part Two The Seven Core Commitments of a Multi-Ethnic Church
4. Embrace Dependence 43
5. Take Intentional Steps 55
6. Empower Diverse Leadership 70
7. Develop Cross-Cultural Relationships 81
8. Pursue Cross-Cultural Competence 94
9. Promote a Spirit of Inclusion 108
10. Mobilize for Impact 119
Part Three On Planting, Revitalizing, and Transforming
11. For Those Planting a Multi-ethnic Church 135
12. For Those Revitalizing a Declining Church, by Rodney Woo 149
13. For Those Transforming a Homogeneous Church, by Kim Greenwood with John Jordan 164
Conclusion: All That We Should Be 183
Notes 185
About the Author 195
Index 197
