Ministry in Multiethnic Contexts (MI211) addresses the challenges of cross-cultural ministry in both theological and practical ways. As demographics in America change, Christianity in America changes. This course prepares American Christians to understand and serve cultures who have historically been excluded, bringing healing to the divisions that history has seen.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
3m
The Changing Face of Christianity
Global Changes in World Christianity
5m
Trends and Projections of Global Christianity
6m
Changes in American Christianity
7m
Examining the Decline of Christianity in America
8m
Examining the Role of Ethnic Diversity on Church Growth
8m
Social Realities in American Christianity
Cultural Captivity
7m
Captivity to Racism
3m
The Diversity Disconnect
7m
How Segregation Is Perpetuated within the Church
8m
The Formation of Social Structures
7m
A Theology of Culture
The Need for a Theology of Culture
6m
The Creation of “The Other”
8m
Images of Multiculturalism in America
5m
Made in the Image of Our Creator God
6m
Made in the Image of Our Relational God
5m
Division, Not Difference: The Curse of the Tower of Babel
6m
Unifying the Divided
6m
Living as People of God
The Relationship between Gospel and Culture
8m
The View from Many Angles
6m
The Culture of 1 Peter 2: The Choice to Stay or Run
7m
Living as Aliens and Strangers
7m
Responding to Change and Fear: Jeremiah’s Encouragement
6m
The Risks of Engaging in Culture: Jeremiah’s Warnings
5m
The American City: Jerusalem or Babylon?
6m
The Influence of Cultural Lenses on Theological Views
9m
Privileged Praise and Marginalized Lament
6m
The Need for Mourning Historical Injustice
6m
Empowering the Silenced Voices
5m
Developing Cultural Competency
Primary and Secondary Culture
6m
The Intersection of Primary and Secondary Culture
6m
Aspects of Cultural Competency: Individual or Group Orientation; Direct or Indirect Communication
7m
Aspects of Cultural Competency: Equality or Hierarchy; Task or Relationship Orientation
6m
Aspects of Cultural Competency: Guilt or Shame
6m
Building Cultural Intuition
8m
The Role of Social Capital
6m
Social Capital across Cultures
9m
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Involve My Congregation?
4m
Why Not Leave the past in the Past?
4m
What Should Multicultural Ministry Look like in Environments with Less Diversity?
4m
How Does Your Personal Story Intersect with the Content of This Course?
4m
What Are the Successful Models of Multiethnic Ministry?
4m
Why Must We Create a Culture of Prayer around a Multiethnic Ministry?