Summary

Congregations are becoming more diverse which increases the need for the church planter, missionary, and preacher to communicate biblical truth in relevant and compelling ways.

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Communicators need to be able to illuminate the central truth of the text in ways that appeal to the audience’s distinct context. Participants reflect on how different ethnic communities approach preaching and the role of the preacher. Given the ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of the church, this workshop aims to teach leaders how to adapt their imagery, presence, and applications to make God's Word accessible to all people. 

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