Articles for tag: Multicultural Church

June 12, 2016

By David Anderson Racism is not reserved for one color or culture of people. The sin of racism is an equal opportunity destroyer. Racism is not simply a skin problem but a sin problem. While this may sound like a clichÃ©, we must continue to sound the alarm that sin is what God hates, but sinners are whom God loves. Continual reminders of the spiritual impact sin has on people, like racism, is important so everyone can see the negative consequences that affect many. All have sinned, and all can sin, regardless of race. Therefore, it is important to note

September 30, 2010

Christian Standard

Culture & Public Square Race

“˜We Are Intentionally Multicultural”

By Darrel Rowland The elders are from the United States and the Philippines. The deacons include a member from the Caribbean. The pastor and musical director are Canadian. And the congregation looks like a mini-United Nations. Sure Keele Street Christian Church is located in one of the most multicultural cities of the world, Toronto. But the church”s tremendous diversity wasn”t an accident. “Are we intentionally multicultural? Absolutely,” says pastor Grant MacDonald. “Those who are here at Keele are here because they want to be part of a multicultural church. There are other options in Toronto to be sure. You can

September 30, 2010

Christian Standard

Culture & Public Square Race

“˜Forcing This Issue Is a Waste of Time”

By Darrel Rowland We don”t all agree that God wants his churches to be multiculturally diverse, even in communities where such a goal can be achieved. “I think the issue of racial reconciliation is borderline irrelevant,” said Brian Jones, founding pastor of Christ”s Church of the Valley in suburban Philadelphia. “Forcing this issue, trying to create forced “˜reconciliation gatherings,” is just a waste of time and 99 times out of 100 stems from white guilt.” Fernando Soto, Hispanic minister with First Christian Church in Anaheim, said the vision of whites, blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and others coming together for church services

May 28, 2006

Ken Gosnell

Mission & Evangelism

Reaching Immigrants

Revelation pictures heaven as a multitude from every nation and language. Ken Gosnell offers practical “ACROSS” steps for churches to reach immigrants with acceptance, strategy, and culturally sensitive evangelism.

July 31, 2005

Jim Tune

Church & Ministry Church Planting

Intentionally International

A Toronto-area church plant shares practical lessons for becoming intentionally multicultural—moving from accommodation to celebration and reaching the nations locally. Includes a sidebar story of Mustafa and Sheela’s journey to Christ at CMCC.