Crossing the Ethnic Divide: The Multiethnic Church on a Mission

by Kathleen Garces-Foley

While religious communities often stress the universal nature of their beliefs, it remains true that people choose to worship alongside those they identify with most easily. Multiethnic churches are rare in the United States, but as American attitudes toward diversity change, so too does the appeal of a church that offers diversity. Joining such a community, however, is uncomfortable-worshippers must literally cross the barriers of ethnic difference by entering the religious space of the ethnically "other." Through the story of one multiethnic congregation in Southern California, Kathleen Garces-Foley examines what it means to confront the challenges in forming a religious community across ethnic divisions and attracting a more varied membership.

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this book several times. With each reading, I glean new information. The author not only outlines models for the multicultural church, but also provides application. Garces-Foley provokes thought about leadership supportive of unity and oneness for the body of Christ in a diverse church environment.