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Conversation | Video | November 15, 2012 Worship Practices in the Hispanic Culture We will explore some of the distinctiveness of worship in Hispanic Churches in USA. There will be a discussion of the characteristics of the Latino culture and its implications on the way worship is conducted in these communities. Audio | Video | January 28, 2012 Worshiping in a Multicultural Environment A multicultural, multilingual congregation is one that reflects the diversity of God’s kingdom, but also the complexities of life together this side of eternity. Having a way of understanding and interpreting the differences among us makes it possible to anticipate the worship described in the Revelation vision. Audio | Reflection | January 27, 2012 Learning Worship through Book Groups How studying a book or sermons together in a small group knits church members together in worship, fellowship, and discipleship. Feature Story | January 05, 2012 Lucy Kolin on Communion in a Multicultural Community Lucy Kolin is pastor of a multiracial congregation, Resurrection Lutheran in Oakland, California. Conversation | September 01, 2011 Glenda Brown on Dealing with Different Time Orientations Glenda S. Brown explains an important lesson from The Crossing Baptist Church’s year of multicultural learning. Feature Story | August 30, 2011 Background of the Worshiping The Triune God statement An overview and introduction of 'Worshiping the Triune God,' a statement of faith and wisdom on worship and spirituality produced by the World Alliance of Reformed Churches. Article | January 07, 2011 Uuh' It didn't happen every day, but was frequent enough that I clearly remember it. I would be sitting with my grandparents, in their house, around their kitchen table. We would be finishing a meal or even just a simple snack, and the conversation would come to a lull…. Reflection | January 01, 2010 Just As It Should Be It is called Throat Singing and I do not even know how to fully describe it. To me it sounded like a cross between an oboe and someone clearing his throat. It was fascinating to listen to. And as I sat there I found myself feeling excited, uncomfortable, confused and at peace, all at the same time. Article | June 01, 2009 Ya'at'eeh "Ya’at’eeh." That is what I should have said. Ya’at’eeh is a Navajo greeting. It is always accompanied with a hand shake, and, if the parties do not know each other, it is usually followed with a formal introduction. Article | April 01, 2009 Embracing the Discomfort of Diversity A reflection on the value of discomfort in experiencing worship outside our familiar cultural context. Article | March 01, 2009 Ethnodoxology: Calling all peoples to worship in their heart language The new field of ethnodoxology affirms that there's no single best way to worship. A feature story about how God has gifted each culture with heart language and heart music rooted in a particular place, ethnicity, or experience. Feature Story | February 10, 2009 Paved Roads “Be still and know that I am God.” That is the exhortation we hear from God in Psalms 46:10. But how possible is this in our modern technological world? What does it mean to be still before God? I used to think I understood Article | January 01, 2009 When I Grow Up I Want to Be A Shepherd "When I grow up I want to be a shepherd." I imagine that is what my grandfather said when he was a young boy growing up near Blanco Canyon in New Mexico. Article | January 01, 2009 Worship as “Letting Go” While studying successful multiethnic Protestant churches in metro Los Angeles, Gerardo Marti experienced tremendous variations in worship. “The churches ranged from highly liturgical and mainline to wildly charismatic and Pentecostal. Feature Story | November 09, 2007 Gerardo Marti on Successful Multicultural Churches Whether you say multicultural, multiracial, or multiethnic, churches want to become more diverse. So many churches want to know: what makes a congregation successfully multiethnic? A feature story exploring successful multicultural churches. Feature Story | November 09, 2007 Culturally Diverse and Holistic Worship Worship throughout scripture and history is culturally diverse, not monolithic, reflecting the diversity of God and his creation. True biblical worship is also holistic, involving the soul, the mind, and the body. This workshop explored the culturally diverse and holistic nature of worship, with reference especially to African American, Caribbean, and Hispanic worship. Audio | January 01, 2007 Choosing Global Songs for Christian Worship in Multiethnic Settings The 21st century is characterized by people moving and mixing all over the world, trying to fit into new communities that are varied and diverse. That reality is pushing the church to be multiethnic like the church of the 1st century. We'll explore how to plan worship that is inclusive, allowing everyone to feel welcome by including musical gifts from their culture and worship "back home" in their new church home. Audio | January 01, 2007 Ministry Models: How Churches Host and Partner with Refugees and Immigrants Ethnic diversity is all around us in North America, and congregations can deepen their faith and grow their numbers by getting to know refugees and immigrants. Feature Story | November 10, 2006 Laotian Refugees Start and Join Churches Laotian refugees and the Christians who befriended them are surprised at how God has joined together people and churches from different languages, religious assumptions, and life experiences. A feature story exploring the stories of Laotian refugees who have started and joined churches. Feature Story | November 10, 2006 « Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »