a practical theology of congregations and ethnicities Branson, Mark Lau. creator Martínez, Juan Francisco 1957- text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill IVP Academic 2011 monographic eng

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271 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. As the church continues to hear and heed Christ's call to reflect the multi-ethnic character of his people, pastors and leaders need to gain skills and competencies to serve in those contexts. Juan Martinez and Mark Branson have written this book to equip such leaders to create environments that make God's reconciling initiatives apparent in church life and in our mission engagement with neighborhoods and cities. Pt. I. Theology and context. Practical theology and multicultural initiatives ; Missional ecclesiology and church context ; Sociocultural structures, ethnicity and churches -- Pt. II. Sociocultural perspectives. Worldviews, reality and assumptions ; Language, gestures and power ; Defining social relations ; Self-perception and individuality ; Perception and thinking -- Pt. III. Leadership, communication and change. Intercultural communication ; Leading change ; Practices for the calling. Mark Lau Branson & Juan Francisco Martínez. Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-265) and indexes. n-us--- Multiculturalism Religious aspects Christianity Church and minorities United States Pastoral theology United States BV639 .M56B73 2011 9780830839261 2010052959 DLC 101229 20230207165909.0 16593358