Leading a Multicultural Church by The Revd Dr Malcolm Patten (English) Paperback

Description: Leading a Multicultural Church by The Revd Dr Malcolm Patten, Malcolm Patten A handbook for developing a healthy multicultural church community FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Over the last 60 years the ethnic diversity of the western world has changed dramatically as a result of successive waves of immigration. The impact of this on the church is evident in the growing number of congregations that are now multicultural to a greater or lesser extent. This presents challenges as well as opportunities to those leading these congregations. This book aims to explore this within the context of both Scripture and society. It will also consider competencies and skills that may help leaders of churches and other Christian organisations unlock the potential that this diversity offers.Malcolm Patten has been a Baptist Minister for over twenty years and this book combines his congregational sociological research and his years of experience as a Pastor in multicultural churches. He will also be interviewing others who are involved in working with multicultural churches across the denominations (Anglican, Methodist, URC) as well as drawing in expertise from BME networks, the Evangelical Alliance, Churches Together and Independent churches with multicultural congregations such as Kensington Temple, Westminster Chapel and Emmanuel Church, Westminster. Author Biography The Revd Dr Malcolm Patten is Senior Pastor of Blackhorse Road Baptist Church in Walthamstow, east London and is an Online Tutor at Spurgeons College, London. His article Multicultural Dimensions of the Bible has been published in the Evangelical Quarterly journal. Review A timely contribution to understanding how a pluralistic society is impacting the church . . . an extremely valuable resource for any pastor. * The Journal of European Baptist Studies, Vol. 17(1) *A must have for all ministers in urban and multicultural Britain. It is also a book that every student of the ministry in our day and age must read at least once before they take their first pastorate. It is worth every recommendation it gets. * Anvil (33.1) *Not only [is it] an important tool in equipping leaders, but also a source of inspiration that will reinvigorate them with the wonder of this complex and yet exciting ministry. * Church Times *written with passion and a wealth of personal experience. * Reform * Promotional A handbook for developing a healthy multicultural church community Long Description Over the last 60 years the ethnic diversity of the western world has changed dramatically as a result of successive waves of immigration. The impact of this on the church is evident in the growing number of congregations that are now multicultural to a greater or lesser extent. This presents challenges as well as opportunities to those leading these congregations. This book aims to explore this within the context of both Scripture and society. It will also consider competencies and skills that may help leaders of churches and other Christian organisations unlock the potential that this diversity offers. Review Quote written with passion and a wealth of personal experience. Promotional "Headline" A handbook for developing a healthy multicultural church community Details ISBN0281075042 Year 2016 ISBN-10 0281075042 ISBN-13 9780281075041 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 176 Publication Date 2016-09-15 Imprint SPCK Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 261 Language English UK Release Date 2016-09-15 AU Release Date 2016-09-15 NZ Release Date 2016-09-15 Author Malcolm Patten Publisher SPCK Publishing Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128467792;

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