Churches, cultures & leadership : a practical theology of congregations and ethnicities / Mark Lau Branson & Juan F. Martínez.

By: Branson, Mark Lau, 1949- [author.]Contributor(s): Martínez, Juan Francisco, 1957- [author.]Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, [2023] Edition: Second editionDescription: xiv, 282 p. : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN: 9781514002872; 1514002876Other title: Churches, cultures and leadershipSubject(s): Multiculturalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity | Church and minorities -- United States | Pastoral theology -- United StatesAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Churches, cultures, and leadershipDDC classification: 206/.1 LOC classification: BV639.M56 | B73 2023

Contents:

List of Bible Studies List of Personal Reflections / Group Exercises List of Figures and Tables Introduction: Who, What, Why? Part I: Theology and Context 1. Practical Theology and Multicultural Initiatives 2. Missional Ecclesiology and Church Context 3. Sociocultural Structures, Ethnicity, and Churches Part II: Sociocultural Perspectives 4. Worldviews, Reality, and Assumptions 5. Language, Gestures, and Power 6. Defining Social Relations 7. Self-Perception and Individuality 8. Perception and Thinking Part III: Leadership, Communication, and Change 9. Intercultural Communication 10. Leading Change 11. Practices for the Calling Appendix: Lectio Divina: Dwelling in the Word General Index Scripture Index

Summary: "In a world that is more culturally diverse than ever, pastors and lay leaders need skills and competencies to serve in multicultural contexts. This rich blend of astute analysis and practical guidance offers a praxis of paying attention, study, and discernment that leads to genuine reconciliation and shared life empowered by the gospel"--

Item type: Livre List(s) this item appears in: Carrousel 2023-09-07

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

List of Bible Studies
List of Personal Reflections / Group Exercises
List of Figures and Tables

Introduction: Who, What, Why?

Part I: Theology and Context
1. Practical Theology and Multicultural Initiatives
2. Missional Ecclesiology and Church Context
3. Sociocultural Structures, Ethnicity, and Churches

Part II: Sociocultural Perspectives
4. Worldviews, Reality, and Assumptions
5. Language, Gestures, and Power
6. Defining Social Relations
7. Self-Perception and Individuality
8. Perception and Thinking

Part III: Leadership, Communication, and Change
9. Intercultural Communication
10. Leading Change
11. Practices for the Calling

Appendix: Lectio Divina: Dwelling in the Word
General Index
Scripture Index

"In a world that is more culturally diverse than ever, pastors and lay leaders need skills and competencies to serve in multicultural contexts. This rich blend of astute analysis and practical guidance offers a praxis of paying attention, study, and discernment that leads to genuine reconciliation and shared life empowered by the gospel"--