Cultural Diversity

Worship Should Not Be Done in a Disorderly Manner Because The Lord Is a God of Order

Magali Pardo, Lieutenant Colonel of the Salvation Army, talks about relationship between church and people based on her previous work in several Latin American countries and current supervision of ethnic churches in three states.

April 1, 2015 | 12 min read
Worship & Reconciliation across Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Cultural Lines

A vesper service led by David Bailey and the Urban Doxology Band.

March 12, 2015 | 49 min listen
Components of Sexism Interfere with Worship

Fifteen years ago Roberto Ghione was commissioned by God to start a church in Simi Valley, California, with a vision to bring people one step closer to God and spiritual growth. That is how New Hope Church was formed, which is affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, and currently has about 120 members.

March 10, 2015 | 12 min read

Developing a Multiethnic Accent in Preaching

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.

February 25, 2015 | 60 min listen
“We’ve Come This Far by Faith:” Our Story, Our Song

This vesper service features the inspiring prayers, songs, and readings from the African American worship tradition past and present.

February 24, 2015 | 49 min video

Hip Hop and Worship: Dealing with the Dilemma

Why is the church still wrestling with whether to engage or not engage Hip Hop Culture, particularly Hip Hop created and performed by Christian artists? Is there such a thing as Christian Hip Hop?

February 23, 2015 | 65 min listen
The Next Worship: Coming to the Table in a Multicultural World

The Table is a dominant image for Christ followers gathering together to worship him. It communicates friendship, commitment, and intimacy. The church is in need of leaders who will work towards seeing every tribe and tongue present, reconciled, and celebrating diversity at the Table of corporate worship.

February 23, 2015 | 65 min listen
What North American Churches Can Learn from the Church in Pakistan

Join this conversation between Eric Sarwar, a Presbyterian pastor from Pakistan, and Emily Brink, Worship Institute staff member, about how Pakistani worship practices can bless and inform the Christian church in North America.

February 23, 2015 | 57 min listen