Cultural Change and Your Church: Helping Your Church Thrive in a Diverse Society [Paperback]

Michael Pocock (Author), Joseph Henriques (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002

Helps church leaders understand the phenomenon of multicultural change, consider related biblical examples and teachings, and develop effective models of ministry in a multicultural society.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

In our communities composed of people from various cultures, countries, and backgrounds, where does the church stand? How representative is it? And how can local churches best minister and evangelize within an increasingly multicultural society? Cultural Change and Your Church is an invaluable resource for understanding the transformation of our cultural landscape and, most important, for learning how to embrace the resulting opportunities to minister to all people. Michael Pocock and Joseph Henriques consider the Bibleís examples and teaching related to diversity, introduce several churches currently modeling cross-cultural ministry, and suggest hands-on ways for church leaders to encourage change and proactive thinking. ìThis outstanding volume will challenge church leaders and laypersons alike to be culturally sensitive to Americaís kaleidoscope society and winsome in winning people of other backgrounds to Christ.î

Roy B. Zuck, Dallas Theological Seminary, editor, Bibliotheca Sacra ìThis remarkable book comes out of the trenches, not the ivory tower. As a guide for cross-cultural ministry, it is solidly based on Scripture, not the latest fads. You will be educated and motivated by reading this book. I canít recommend it too highly.î

Warren W. Wiersbe, author, Bible teacher, speaker ìThis volume will assist the Church in carrying out the Great Commission in the 21st century.î

Dr. Manuel Ortiz, professor of ministry and urban mission, Westminster Theological Seminary ìMichael Pocock and Joseph Henriques have cast strong vision for outreach into our ethnically diverse communities and given us models to guide the way.î

Aubrey Malphurs, president, Vision Ministries International; pastor; church planter

About the Author

Michael Pocock is chairman of the World Missions and Intercultural Studies department at Dallas Theological Seminary. Joseph Henriques is the Dean of Moody Graduate School in Chicago, Illinois, and the founder of People of the World, which provides multicultural ministry training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801091357
• ISBN-13: 978-0801091353
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,299,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Church should read this book, May 14, 2003

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This review is from: Cultural Change and Your Church: Helping Your Church Thrive in a Diverse Society (Paperback)

Multicultural churches are not just more interesting, there biblical! The United States is a diverse melting pot. The Great Commission "Go..to all nations" has been made easier. The nations have come to us! Reading this book will give you a passion for seeing your church reach the nations in neighborhood.