Unity in Diversity

The church will always face diversity. God's people differ in culture, language, economic situations, needs, desires, and even styles of worship. This theme shows how to blend all these differences into one joyful family of God. In his interview, '"Building a Church of Diversity," Charles Lyons tells how his church grew from a handful of Appalachian whites to a cosmopolitan congregation of 40-plus nationalities. Other articles in this theme welcome people of different family structures, economic conditions, ages, races, educations, and religious backgrounds. Table of Contents: A Church for All People Authentic worship translates to all cultures. E.V. Hill Building a Church of Diversity Cross-cultural ministry is not an option. with Charles Lyons Tuning in to New People We need to hear our people to be able to minister to them. Kori Leaman-Miller Welcoming Singles in the Family Do we recognize those outside a traditional family unit? Susan Nikaido Worshiping with the Homeless When ministry threatens safety. Steve Tomlinson God's Gift of Cultural Diversity God accepts people from every nation. Regina Shands Stoltzfus The Give and Take of Togetherness For the church to safely move forward, it needs both progressives and conservatives. Anne Ortlund Educational Differences on the Board How to close the gap. Larry Osborne Building Multicultural Understanding 3 steps to racial reconciliation. William Fraher Abernathy Bridging the Generation Gap The power of blended small groups. Erik Johnson From Damaged Souls to Treasured Family God has the power to transform hurting people into a vital church family. Gordon MacDonald Balancing on a Cultural Tightrope Understanding one another's differences. Jim Townsend