David Collister - February 22, 2015
Becoming More Multicultural
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America.” Sometimes we’d like to think American churches are post-racial, diverse yet united – but the reality is even today they are not. According to a recent sociological study, very few church communities here truly qualify as multi-ethnic.
We all know becoming more multicultural is an important goal. We all know it’s God’s ultimate plan for the church. But how do we get there? This Sunday we see not only how becoming multicultural was a struggle for the early church, but also, through their example, the path forward.
From Series: "We Are Family"
This Weeks Sermon: "The Path Forward ”
Unity in diversity reflected in the body of Christ is so beautiful. But boy, can it take hard work! Christians so often bring differing points of view, non-essential beliefs, and cultural preferences that make alignment in vision and purpose a real challenge.
It was a challenge for the early church, but somehow they were able to do it – even in the face of tremendous conflict. This week, as we conclude our “We Are Family” series, we’ll take a look at their struggle to find unity in Acts 15, and in turn consider what it takes for us to reach – and preserve – unity today.
