God desires that we build bridges and heal divisions. Jesus facilitated reconciliation by very consciously crossing cultural boundaries. He touched lepers, called humble fishermen, a Zealot and a hated tax collector to be disciples, and built bridges with Jews, Gentiles and Samaritans alike. But sadly churches today are overwhelmingly mono-cultural, reflecting not God’s call for diversity, but our culture’s temptation towards tribalism.
Monocultural churches usually struggle to cross class and racial boundaries. Learn how to create mutuality across difference.
As your church becomes more intercultural, you will experience more of God’s grace and transformation in your own life and in the life of your church.
One of our greatest forms of witness is the quality of our love for one another, especially for those who are different from us.
Dr. Rick Snyder has served as a PCUSA pastor since 1974. A graduate of San Francisco Seminary (M.A. and M.Div.), he also has doctorates from SFTS and McCormick.
In a Champaign, IL, pastorate, his congregation went on an intercultural journey with new Congolese members. Together they created ESL classes, resettlement ministries, help with resume writing and finding employment, bi-lingual worship services, and even driver’s training.
Rick is married to Mary Ann, and together they have two married sons and three grandchildren.
Making the Intercultural Journey is intended to help local churches build bridges with their neighbors. Designed for both clergy and laity, for leaders and small groups, Making the Intercultural Journey is eminently practical. It offers encouragement, a compendium of practical ideas, answers for frequently asked questions, and a strategy for engaging our neighbors. It will help local churches more fully fulfill their biblical mandate.
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246 pages, 5×8 trim, glossy cover, printed on post-consumer recycled paper.
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Before you buy the book, you may have some questions about the journey ahead of you.
Rick Snyder has gathered ten poignant and thought-provoking questions for monocultural churches to consider as they begin their journey of becoming intercultural.
It takes courage to face questions like these, but without an honest look at these dynamics, your church is more likely to stumble through the process.
If you’re part of a monocultural church that wants to become more intercultural, download this free eBook and gain wisdom to begin well.
