Podcasts about multicultural church

Jesus calls us, his followers, to come together, live together, and serve together in church community. In one of his most famous prayers shortly before his crucifixion, Jesus prayed that we who follow him down through the ages would live, work, and serve together in unity "as one." The early Christians did that with amazing success. This Sunday we'll study a passage of Scripture that gives us insight into how they did it -- and how we today can apply those lessons to build a diverse, safe, and inclusive church community together.

The death of Pope Francis has sparked mourning across Catholic communities around the world, with tributes highlighting his transformative leadership and commitment to inclusivity. These efforts were seen through his outreach to communities in Asia, Africa and South America and his appointment of more than 20 cardinals from countries that had never previously had a senior member of clergy.

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode.  In this thought-provoking episode, Brandon tackles a sensitive and timely question: Is America's Church RACIST? Brandon explores the complex and often controversial relationship between faith and race in the United States. From the legacy of slavery and segregation to modern-day biases and macroaggressions, we examine the ways in which racism has been perpetuated and perpetuates within Christian hearts. Have we justified hatred by hearkening back to the hatred that preceded it? Is the church truly a beacon of hope and unity, or has it failed to address its own complicity in modern, systemic racism? Listen in and share your thoughts in the comments. Let us know if you also see the growth in ethnic idolatry. Visit Brandon's Church Plant WebsiteSupport the showPlease Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

Church planting in multicultural Australia is no easy feat, but Rob and Sally are embracing the challenge in Blacktown, one of Sydney's most diverse and rapidly growing regions. With 410,000 people and not enough churches, their mission is clear: to bring the gospel to those who have never heard it. They talk about the importance of representation in leadership, the spiritual battles they've faced, and the deep joy of seeing people step into ministry roles they love.  CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

At The Heights, we're diving into one of the most pivotal chapters in the Bible—Acts 2, the moment where the church is born and God's Spirit transforms everything. This week, we're exploring how the Holy Spirit empowers every believer for sacrificial mission, bringing fresh wind and fire to fuel God's work in our lives and communities. Join us as we unpack what it means to be an Acts 2 church—alive with God's presence, truth, discipleship, and mission.

Jesus Christ is building His church, and this church embraces all peoples, languages, nations, and colors. But how does this work on a practical level, when we as flawed human beings tend to focus on our differences? What does Scripture say?

Jesus Christ is building His church, and this church embraces all peoples, languages, nations, and colors. But how does this work on a practical level, when we as flawed human beings tend to focus on our differences? What does Scripture say?

Loving Across Our Differences: Centered Set and the Multicultural Church  - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard   Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Donnell takes us through Paul's time in Athens as detailed in Acts 17, focusing on how Paul adeptly navigates a culturally rich yet spiritually idolatrous environment. Paul, finding himself in a city teeming with idols, does not dismiss the Athenians' beliefs but instead engages deeply with their culture. He recognizes that God was already at work in Athens, preparing the way for the Gospel. Pastor Donnell emphasizes that Paul's initial disturbance at the city's idolatry transforms into a strategic engagement. By reasoning in synagogues and marketplaces, Paul demonstrates a commitment to understanding and dialoguing within the Athenians' cultural framework, showing respect and openness rather than condemnation.   Pastor Donnell highlights the crucial moment when Paul stands before the Areopagus, using this opportunity not to chastise the Athenians but to connect with them on their own terms. He points out that Paul's method of preaching shifts dramatically here; he doesn't start with Jewish history but with the Athenians' own religious artifacts, specifically an altar to an unknown god. This approach underscores a significant missionary strategy: starting where the audience is, not where we might want them to be. Pastor Donnell points out that by quoting their poets and tapping into their existing religious sentiments, Paul builds a bridge for the Gospel, presenting Christianity not as a foreign set of ideas but as the fulfillment of their own spiritual yearnings.   The sermon concludes with a reflection on the implications of Paul's methods for contemporary Christian witness. Pastor Donnell challenges the congregation to consider how they too can engage with those of different cultural or religious backgrounds without compromising the Gospel's essence. By finding common ground and speaking into people's experiences and longings, believers can more effectively share the transformative power of Jesus Christ. Pastor Donnell calls this "meeting people where they are" and using every available cultural resource to point towards God's love and truth, much like Paul did in Athens. This approach not only respects and values the culture but also paves the way for deeper understanding and acceptance of the Gospel.

Missions America | Building a Multicultural Church - Ramsey Fakhouri (Sat. Session 2) [Oct. 7, 2023] by Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ

Join us as we sit down with Church Planter Joumeel Mclaurine for an inspiring discussion on church planting, team leadership, and embracing diversity. Joumeel opens up about his transformative journey as a church planter, sharing the pivotal moments that ignited his passion for building a vibrant community of believers. Discover how he cultivates a first-class team and empowers them for impactful ministry. Delve into the power of diversity in leadership, as Joumeel shares practical strategies for fostering inclusion and creating a sense of belonging within a multicultural team. Prepare to be inspired by his success stories and insights, as we explore the dynamics of planting seeds of diversity in the realm of church leadership.Connect with Joumeel Mclaurine:Website: https://ascendchurch.co Personal Instagram: @JoumeelMclaurineChurch Instagram: @AscendChurchmiPurchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint YouTube and Audio Podcast: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ #christianleadermadesimple, #ryanfranklin, #leadershippodcast, #leadershipyoutube, #christianleader, #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #emotions, #thechristianleaderblueprint, #socialintelligence, #discipline, #studentministry, #personalgrowth

Are you willing to hold your world culture in an open hand while holding the cross with a closed hand for the sake of the Gospel? Here's week eight of our summer series called "Witnesses" with Pastor Clayton Bell!

Are you willing to hold your world culture in an open hand while holding the cross with a closed hand for the sake of the Gospel? Here's week eight of our summer series called "Witnesses" with Pastor Clayton Bell!

More On Multicultural Church And Relationships by 2Pastors - Kate and Eulando

REWIND: In honor of Black history month, and this year's theme of resistance, we are revisiting past conversations with guests committed to the active and everyday work of resisting racism and the false ideology of white supremacy.    We sat down with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church, a 1,300-member multi-ethnic, welcoming, and inclusive congregation in New York City (and full disclosure, my home church, loves!) for a conversation which delved into: - The need for each of us to make anti-racism a daily practice.  - Rooting our minds and spirits in revolutionary love.  - The challenging joy of leading a diverse church that is radically inclusive and leaves no one out regardless of race, sexuality / gender identity or ability.  - Why one of the essential duties of church members is to push leaders towards anti-racist practices which go beyond the pews, and into our daily lives - the way we love, work, shop and come into community.  Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and earned her Ph.D. in Religion and Society/Psychology and Religion at Drew University. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Dr. Lewis hosted “Just Faith,” an on-demand television program on MSNBC.com and is a frequent media commentator. Her books include: Fierce Love, The Power of Stories: A Guide for Leaders in Multi-racial, Multi-cultural Congregations, Ten Strategies for Becoming a Multiracial Congregation, and the children's book, You Are So Wonderful!   Stay Connected to Rev. Jacqui and Middle Church:  Middle Church is rebuilding after a tragic fire. You can support this ongoing work by donating here.  Visit Rev. Jacqui's website, and follow her heart-centered work.  Join the Movement at Middle Church!  Stay Connected with Us - Pray with our Feet website where you can check out our online shop, blog and devotionals. Follow us on Social: IG and Twitter.  Our show is produced by my husand Keston De Coteau, award-winning videographer and photographer.

Sometimes God calls us to serve in a culture that is unlike our own. Navigating multicultural church planting can feel overwhelming and isolating. The expectations of serving those whose lives look different from our own can leave us feeling as though we don't measure up. Andreina Fasolino joins me today to share how she has learned to manage expectations and grow closer to Christ while planting a multicultural church. EPISODE GUIDE 1. When planting a multicultural church, understand there may be very different expectations of you in a different culture and you may not be able to meet all of them. 2. You are not alone in the planting journey. God wants to teach you and grow you as you teach others. BEST QUOTES “They expect the pastor’s wife to be there in everything, doing everything. But at the moment, I had to also teach them in love and God helped me do that. First of all, we were church planting, we were just starting. I also had a child and my second one was on the way. I had to let them know that I loved to serve them and loved to do a lot of things, but I knew what God had called me to do and that’s not to do everything.” — Andreina Fasolino “I took time to connect with other church planter’s wives through going to a gathering and joining a Facebook group. I’m gonna take time to listen to podcasts about this, and I’m gonna see how others feel. There was a moment that I understood I wasn’t alone and that we all face the same expectation in different circumstances. That’s when I took the decision to go back to my calling, what God was calling me to do, and my identity in Him.” — Andreina Fasolino LINKS FROM THE SHOW Emmanuel Baptist Church East Head over to www.ministrywivespodcast.com to check out the great content already on the site! CONNECT Connect with Andreina Email Andreina Connect with Christine Facebook // Instagram // Books Visit How to Thrive as a Pastor’s Wife to access Christine's resources for ministry wives like you!

Co-Senior Pastor Lynn Latshaw begins the series on The Barns "Community Values" by proclaiming God's idea for His church as one wonderfully diverse body consisting of many tribes, tongues, and ethnicities. Teaching Notes: https://thebarnvineyard-teaching-material.s3.amazonaws.com/Why_Multicultural_Church.pdf

For 2,000 years, a covenant relationship with God appeared to only be available to God's covenant people, the Jews. But in Acts 10, God kicked the door open so hard He knocked it off its hinges as He poured out His Holy Spirit on the Gentiles. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Acts 10 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2022, entitled, "In Every Nation" (October 23, 2022). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comWe want to know if it's best to air each episode before Sunday as a preview or after Sunday as a recap. Let us know on Facebook.Related ResourcesPlanting a Multicultural Church by Daniel ScottMinistering in a Multicultural World by Dr. David K. Bernard; Don Hanscom, Sr.To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.comApostolicDiscipleship.com

Many churches aspire to be more culturally diverse-but they find that they have no idea how to approach that goal practically. This book addresses that problem with ten ways churches can truly engage and welcome other cultures.In 2014 Douglas Brouwer, a seasoned American pastor, took on the unique challenge of serving a multiethnic, multiracial, multicultural church in one of Europe's largest cities. In this book Brouwer distills the lessons he has learned from that experience into timely wisdom on issues every multicultural church faces, including language barriers, theological differences, and cultural stereotypes. Honestly recounting his own questions and challenges in multicultural ministry, Brouwer shows how churches everywhere can adjust their attitudes and practices to embrace racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noemi Chavez (pastor of Revive Church in Los Angeles, CA) shares about the trends she's seeing in the Latino Church, the impact of bi-vocational (or “co-vocational”) leaders and some of the challenges that church planters are having to navigate.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PageCity RoundtablesPodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupWorld Vision: Check out the Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come webinar and get your free Activation Guide today at Worldvision.org/ResilientPod.Brotherhood Mutual: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company is a leading national provider of ministry focused insurance and services. To learn more, visit BrotherhoodMutual.com.

This interview with Mark DeYmaz talks about the inevitable dynamic of race in the 21st-century church in America. Mark provides practical and spiritual conversation around multicultural dynamics in church development.  _____________________________Podcast Subscription LinksApple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/appleSpotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotifyGoogle Podcasts:  coloredcommentary.com/googleStitcher:  coloredcommentary.com/stitcherIHeart Radio:  coloredcommentary.com/iheartradio

The Challenges and Opportunities of a Multicultural Church

What does it mean to be a Multicultural Church in our world today? How can we achieve this goal? What can Acts 13 teach us about this? Jump into, "The Mission of God in a Multicultural Church," by Pastor Bruno Sousa, who has planted and is pastoring a Multicultural Church in Philadelphia.

John is the Executive Pastor at Bridge Church in Knoxville, TN and the Area Director for Joni and Friends Tennessee. @barberjohn https://www.bridgeknox.com https://www.joniandfriends.org/tennessee/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaypastors/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaypastors/support

We are heading to Toronto! Toronto, Ontario is a center of multinational life, education, commerce, the arts, and food. It's also full of thriving churches. How do urban and rural Canadian Christians thrive? Where is the church growing, and why? And what can the rest of us learn from what Anglicans in Toronto are learning about ministry, multiculturalism, and community? Today I speak with the Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison and the Rev. Dr. Jeff Boldt about these questions and more. They give me a little taste of life in this fascinating city, and a glimpse at how they've experienced immigration, ethnic diversity, and Indigenous life building up the body of Christ. The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison is rector at St. Paul's Bloor St in Toronto. She is the former area bishop of York-Credit Valley in the Diocese of Toronto and has served in Toronto for many years. Bishop Jenny has also served in the Diocese of London (UK), and the Diocese of Tokyo. The Rev. Dr. Jeff Boldt serves as a priest in the diocese of Toronto. Jeff grew up as a Mennonite and has a previous career as an animator. Jeff has contributed to several volumes of Anglican theology, most recently in The Bible and the Prayer Book Tradition. Just a note, I want to mention that we recorded this episode before the horrifying news broke, about the unmarked graves of hundreds of Indigenous children found on the grounds of former church-run schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Though honoring multiethnicity and a growing church is where our conversation today will focus, we also acknowledge the history in North America, a history shared by Canada and the U.S., not only of ethnic tensions that naturally arise in diverse contexts, but of terrible abuses within the Church, a history that still cries out for repentance and healing. Lord, have mercy. Thanks for joining us for this conversation. Shoulder your knapsack. And Let's head to Toronto. Travel to Rome with the Living Church and Nashotah House. Give to the Living Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/living-church/support

We know from Revelation that heaven is going to be an incredible, multicultural celebration—more than we could ever imagine! And if we are serious about joining Jesus in asking for God's kingdom come here on earth, then shouldn't we expect our churches to start looking more like that multicultural reality? In this episode, Mike Mawhorter had a conversation with Josh Buys (Lead Pastor of Kingdom Life Community Church), Mark Buhler (Multicultural Pastor at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church), and Don Schuiling (Lead Pastor of Richmond Baptist Church) about what it takes to be intentional about growing diversity in our churches and why it matters. JOSH BUYS Josh is the Lead Pastor of Kingdom Life Community Church. MARK BUHLER Mark is married to Catherine and is blessed to have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. He is a trained high school Math and Science teacher, personal and career counselor and school administrator. He chose to follow Christ while on a trip to India right after university. He served at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya for 20 years in education and community development. Upon returning to Canada in 2011 he has served at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Vancouver in multicultural ministry and mentoring / discipleship. DON SCHUILING Don has been in ministry in a variety of roles for over 30 years. He loves people and walking through life with them. Helping people gain a better understanding of who Jesus is and how much he loves to lavish grace on them is what motivates his pastor's heart. Don and his wife Deb enjoy being outdoors whether it is just taking a walk in a local park or hiking in a more remote place. Their family is extremely important to them and they love getting together with their adult children.

OMF worker Grace Robinson explores the idea of intercultural church and how Holy Trinty Platt in Manchester has been reflecting on this recently. You can also read the article here. Audio from OMF Billions magazine May- August 2021 'The Jazz of Mission'. Read more at billions.omf.org.

In his lecture “Cultural Intelligence and the Multicultural Church,” delivered at the 2012 Missiology Lectures, Soong-Chan Rah explained how power and cultural incompetence in majority cultures breeds an oppressive otherness, in the world and in the church, in particular. In response, Kevin Haah, Craig Hendrickson, and Roberta King offered perspectives on leading congregations and communities in developing cultural intelligence. At the time of recording, Soong-Chan Rah was the Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary, Kevin Haah was pastor of New City Church in LA, Craig Hendrickson was pastor of Living Hope in New York City, and Roberta King was assistant professor of communication and ethnomusicology at Fuller Seminary.

If you are reading this, if you are connected somehow to THECHURCH.DIGITAL, then you probably realize this already. If not, let me tell you… you are more than a techie. In my own life, I've wrestled with this. And in our physical, phygital, digital-only, multimodal churches we as techies come to this place where we realize we are more than button pushers. I think this is what makes this conversation with Curtis so interesting. Starting out as a Creative, growing to a Techie… Curtis discovered God was leading him along a different path than what he was planning… God was developing the heart of a shepherd. As Curtis shows us, when God moves our heart from tech to shepherd, we discover more of who He is… showing us where we are not aligned. Our desire, the necessity, for our physical and digital churches to be multicultural comes out of this heart… Complete Show Notes and Online Video Available at THECHURCH.DIGITAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechurchdigital/message

I'm guilty of many things in life. I admit before you publicly that I occasionally overstate things to prove a point, but when I tell you here that there are multiple times in this conversation you can hear my head literally explode, well, that's an overstatement too. What is not an overstatement is that Sam George challenged me in a way that no one ever has before. Sam George is a specialist of sorts, specifically on diasporatic movements. If Ekklesia is the gathering of God's Church than Diaspora is the scattering of His Church. And, as Sam tells me, God moves in that scattering and in the subsequent regathering. We're talking topics we don't often hit on The Church Digital Podcast. Global Church. Multicultural Church. Persecution. Revival. Walking away from this conversation, I did have one thought come to mind. My view of the future digital church is too small and this conversation with Sam George just scratches the surface of the necessity of digital influence for tomorrow's (and even today's) church. Complete Show Notes and Online Video Available at THECHURCH.DIGITAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechurchdigital/message

Joy and Philip Kirkland's love for the people of Athens is so evident in their leadership of an multicultural church (with eight languages!) as well as the care and counsel of unaccompanied minor refugee boys through FAROS. It is so evident how God loves in and through them.        ON THE NEWS: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54082201 https://faros.org/ www.threadsofhopehellas greekinterculturalchurch on Facebook https://linktr.ee/interculturalchurch Church members singing doxology in 6 languages: https://youtu.be/aQFGHWasjTQ RECOMMENDED PODCAST:  Philip – PRAISE HANDS by cross cultural Christianity, Joy - Unlocking Us by Brene Brown

Welcome to this week's unSeminary podcast. Today we're talking with Dave Swaim, pastor at Highrock Covenant Church and president of the Highrock Network in the Boston area. The Highrock Network is a family of churches with a shared vision for locally focused congregations. Highrock Covenant Church began when a group of “spiritually homeless” individuals started […]

Pictures of the gospel in Ikea furniture, day long meals, and a multicultural church. Stories and reflections from a church plant and Calvary's new partnership in Frankfurt Germany. Rich, Joe, and Jason join us again to share their experience and wisdom.

If more Christians of different racial backgrounds began worshipping together, could racial reconciliation follow? Joining us to talk about it are Rev. Robert Marva, pastor at St. Agnes Our Lady of Fatima, and Mario Hauser, pastor at Church of the North Coast - Wickliffe campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip leads a truly multi-ethnic church where the one thing they have in common is they love Jesus, they love each other, and they set aside their differences. I'm really excited for you to hear how Chip is leading, in this very difficult season, a multi-ethnic church.

Rich, Joe, and Jason serve in Frankfurt, a city with more internationals than Germans. Hear of their experience planting a church with a plethora of different nationalities.

8 November 2020: Borders, Bridges, and Bodies: The Birth of the Multicultural Church, Part 7; by the Rev. Donnell Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard

Pastor Jack Leaman preaching Friday evening of the Atlantic District Multicultural Ministries All Nations Services. November 6th, 2020.

1 November 2020: Borders, Bridges, and Bodies: The Birth of the Multicultural Church, Part 6; by the Rev. Donnell Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard

25 October 2020: Borders, Bridges, and Bodies: The Birth of the Multicultural Church, Part 5; by the Rev. Marissa Jadrich Ortiz - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard

18 October 2020: Borders, Bridges, and Bodies: The Birth of the Multicultural Church, Part 4; by the Rev. Marissa Jadrich Ortiz - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard

11 October 2020: Borders, Bridges, and Bodies: The Birth of the Multicultural Church, Part 3; by the Rev. Donnell Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard

The Central Hub in North America gathered at Crosspoint Church in St Louis from 9-11 October 2020. Preaching out of Ephesians 2, Chad speaks to the importance of building multicultural churches in our movement. The church is Jesus' plan A for reconciliation of the nations and there is no plan B. Chad works through practical steps and postures that will be required for our churches to succeed in this mission critical task.

4 October 2020: Borders, Bridges, and Bodies: The Birth of the Multicultural Church, Part 2; by the Rev. Donnell Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard

Brandon Washington, pastor of preaching and vision at The Embassy Church in Denver, helps us explore how the gospel message serves to unify people from all cultures into one diverse family of believers in the name of Christ. He shares insights from his time as a Denver Seminary student researching the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and offers lessons from his experience with intentional multicultural church-planting over the last seven years....