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In part 4 of this 4-part summer series, Rachel & Mark process their discussion with Dr. George Yancey, one focused on his forthcoming book, Beyond Racial Division (IVP, February 2022). Listen as they discuss points of agreement, disagreement, and practical takeaways for pastors looking to address Dr. Yancey's concept of Mutual Accountability with their congregations.More About Dr. George YanceyDr. Yancey is a professor of sociology at Baylor University and the author of numerous books, with an academic interest in race relations and anti-Christian attitudes in the United States. Concerning racial issues,Dr. Yancey has developed a Christian model for race relations that can take us beyond the opposing constructs of colorblindness on the one-hand and anti-racism on the other. Together with Mark DeYmaz, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network in 2004.

In part 3 of this 4-part summer series, Rachel & Mark continue their conversation with Dr. George Yancey, one focused on his forthcoming book, Beyond Racial Division (IVP, February 2022). In this episode, Rachel and Mark ask him:What is your understanding of "Mutual Accountability" and why do you espouse this as a Third Way between anti-racism (on the one hand) and colorblindness (on the other)? More About Dr. George YanceyDr. Yancey is a professor of sociology at Baylor University and the author of numerous books, with an academic interest in race relations and anti-Christian attitudes in the United States. Concerning racial issues,Dr. Yancey has developed a Christian model for race relations that can take us beyond the opposing constructs of colorblindness on the one-hand and anti-racism on the other. Together with Mark DeYmaz, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network in 2004.

In part 2 of this 4-part summer series, Rachel & Mark continue their conversation with Dr. George Yancey, one focused on his forthcoming book, Beyond Racial Division (IVP, February 2022). In this episode, Rachel and Mark ask him:What is color blindness. Why do some espouse this understanding and where is it misguided or harmful?More About Dr. George YanceyDr. Yancey is a professor of sociology at Baylor University and the author of numerous books, with an academic interest in race relations and anti-Christian attitudes in the United States. Concerning racial issues,Dr. Yancey has developed a Christian model for race relations that can take us beyond the opposing constructs of colorblindness on the one-hand and anti-racism on the other. Together with Mark DeYmaz, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network in 2004.

MosaixToday with Rachel and Mark kicks-off Season 2 with a 4-part summer series featuring sociologist  Dr. George Yancey and focused on his forthcoming book, Beyond Racial Division (IVP, February 2022). In this episode, Rachel and Mark ask him:What is CRT or as you discuss more consistently, anti-racism: in what way(s) are these helpful in theory or practice and/or where do they fall short?More About Dr. George YanceyDr. Yancey is a professor of sociology at Baylor University and the author of numerous books, with an academic interest in race relations and anti-Christian attitudes in the United States. Concerning racial issues,Dr. Yancey has developed a Christian model for race relations that can take us beyond the opposing constructs of colorblindness on the one-hand and anti-racism on the other. Together with Mark DeYmaz, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network in 2004.

You know about IQ… and your emotional intelligence is EQ. But what about your CQ? When it comes to overcoming cross-cultural tensions, we've been self-diagnosing and guessing at remedies for far too long... Yes, it's long past time for organizations (like yours) to take a more informed and intentional approach. By first assessing and then improving your team's CQ, your church or faith-based nonprofit can better walk and work with others of varying cultural backgrounds. Learn more about how CQ training can help your organization understand where it is and how to improve its cultural intelligence on this episode, the Season 1 finale of Mosaix Today with Rachel & Mark.

Tithes and offerings alone are no longer enough to provide for the needs of the local church, enable pastors to pursue opportunities, or sustain long-term ministry impact. Growing financial burdens on the middle class, marginal increases in contributions to religious organizations, shifting generational attitudes toward giving, and changing demographics are having a negative impact on church budgets. Given that someday local churches may be required to pay taxes on the property they own and/or lose the benefit of soliciting tax-deductible gifts, the time to pivot is now.  In this episode, Rachel and Mark discuss principles from Mark's seminal work, The Coming Revolution in Church Economics. (Baker Books, 2019)

Think about it. An American football team is actually composed of three unique teams playing three different games: offense, defense, and special teams. To win a big game, each team must execute separate game plans and play synergistically, with excellence, while at the same time minimizing mistakes.Similarly, a well balanced approach is needed today in the local church. As head coaches in the game of football, pastors must develop a multifaceted approach: three unique teams playing different games, synergistically - spiritual, social, and financial - in order to effectively advance mission and vision in our complex society. Join Rachel & Mark in this episode as they break down the disruptive approach.

Since 1998 sociologists have described a “multiracial” church as one having at least 20% diversity in attending membership. But is this quantitative definition rightly the one by which we should describe what pastors more commonly call a multiethnic church? Recognizing the need for a more robust understanding of what truly constitutes a “healthy” multiethnic church, in 2018 the Mosaix Global Network posited a more robust definition. In this episode, Rachel & Mark break it down, providing a North Star for the journey.

Why should and how can we establish churches that are advancing social justice, compassion, and mercy, in a smart and financially sustainable way?  In this episode, Rachel and Mark discuss the need for pastors to establish an "umbrella non-profit" alongside (in addition to) their multiethnic church, as if two sisters in the same house. as well as their belief that justice is not peripheral but intrinsic to the Gospel.

On this episode, Rachel Gilmore & Mark DeYmaz discuss the theological moorings for the multiethnic church and three key, New Testament passages upon which it can and should be established. Learn how to better articulate the biblical mandate to others in a clear, concise, and compelling way.Season 1 • Episode 2

On this inaugural episode, Rachel Gilmore & Mark DeYmaz share briefly about themselves and their collective heart to establish churches that reflect God's love for all people, not just some people, on earth as it is in heaven.Season 1 • Episode 1