Church Planting in Multiethnic Contexts (MI212) ventures into uncharted territory for many in the majority culture. Building on an analysis of how the American church became segregated, this course takes an insightful look at the intersection of culture, church planting, and church growth, and discusses the impact of both our theological and cultural views in creating an environment where diversity is welcome.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
2m
The Social Realities of Planting a Multiethnic Church
The Hermeneutical Circle of Multicultural Ministry
4m
Shaping the Social Reality of a New Church Plant
6m
Responding to Diversity: The Model of the Acts 15 Church
6m
Diversity as the Work of God
6m
Examining Segregation in the Church Growth Movement
The Impact of Donald McGavran and Social Science on Church Growth
5m
When Principles of Overseas Missions Are Applied to American Churches
5m
Two Branches of the Church Growth Movement
4m
Key Principles of the Church Growth Movement
4m
A Retrospective on the Church Growth Movement
5m
Segregation in the Church
7m
Culture and Church Growth
An Introduction to Primary and Secondary Culture
4m
Comparing and Contrasting Primary and Secondary Culture
6m
The Intersection of Primary and Secondary Culture and Its Relation to Church Growth
7m
The Acts 2 Model of Church Growth
5m
The Relationship between Church Growth and Self-Sacrificial Living
5m
The Growth of the Immigrant Church in America
5m
The Role of Language and Culture in Korean Church Growth
6m
The Role of Community in Korean Church Growth in America
5m
The Role of Social Status in Korean Church Growth in America
5m
The Role of Social Services in Korean Church Growth in America
6m
The Impact of Our Theological Views
Ecclesiology: Understanding the Church
5m
Cultural Captivity and Dysfunctional Ecclesiologies
5m
The Evolution of Worship
5m
The Influence of Western Culture on Models of Evangelism
5m
The Influence of Cultural Lenses on Our Christology
6m
Developing Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity
Degrees of Formality in Multiethnic Church Plants
4m
Developing Cultural Competency
6m
Understanding Social Capital
6m
Planning and Problem Solving in a Multiethnic Church Plant
The Concept of Systems Thinking
5m
The Consequences of Simplistic Problem Solving
5m
The Unintended Negative Consequences of Linear Thinking
5m
The Cat and the Toaster: An Illustration of Systems Thinking
6m
The Importance of Healthy and Purposeful Leadership
The Influence of Leadership on Shaping a Church Plant
4m
The Need for Leadership to Reflect the Image of God
4m
Healthy Leadership: Where the Pastor Leads, the Church Will Follow
7m
Planning the Identity of a Church Plant
6m
The Purpose and Impact of Defining Values in a Church Plant
5m
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do We Shift from Linear to Systems Thinking?
3m
How Do We Develop Culturally Competent Leaders?
5m
How Does Your Personal Story Intersect with Church Planting?
4m
What Encouragement Would You Offer for Planters of Multiethnic Churches?