Worship Across Cultures: A Handbook

by Kathy Black

A work that will inspire cross-cultural sensitivity, this practical guide provides a road map to the basic worship practices of the major ethnic and cultural groups in North American Protestantism.

"In Worship Across Cultures , Kathy Black reports information about actual Christian worship practices gathered in collaboration with persons who come from and minister with churches in twenty-one different cultural contexts in the US. This book is a uniquely valuable resource whether for pastors who regularly lead Christian worship in cultural contexts beyond their own, or for persons visiting worship in another context to attend a marriage or a funeral. By approaching the study of worship through description of actual practices, it will inspire cross-cultural sensitivity, as well as providing food for thought and new ideas for worship. I heartily recommend it for laity, pastors, and seminary classes."--Ruth Duck, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

248 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great introductory summary of American immigrant congregational worship practices. It is sad that such a book would need to be compiled; but the need is great. I think it's a great idea for every worship pastor to flick through this resource and ensure they understand their congregation's expectations. Of course, there are large oversights here... to lump 'EuroAmerican' together compiles those of Mediterranean descent with British, Continental and Russian European. Of course, being a large continent with a long religious history (heard of the Reformation anyone?), it simply perpetuates American racial stereotypes. Nevertheless, it's a good start.