Description of this book from the publisher’s website:

Explore a variety of approaches congregations have taken to embrace differences; identify leadership issues diversity creates in congregations; and discover programmatic suggestions drawn from the experience of multicultural congregations to address these issues. This book helps readers to understand their own experience with racial and cultural differences and is a guide for gathering diverse people into the life and mission of the congregation.

Praise for the Book

“Charles Foster claims that congregations can embrace the diversity in transforming ways. His analyses and exercises will sensitize congregations to the personal, cultural, and political dynamics in their interactions as they engage diversity. This will prepar leaders to explore the attractive possibilities that Foster outlines to nurture faith, build community, and promote an inclusive outreach—even in casual contacts and conversations. Finally, Foster shows how we build with integrity the momentum for embracing diversity by incorporating ordinary occurrences into the liturgical seasons and major events.” —Bishop Roy I. Sano

“Foster reveals the complex interpersonal dynamics and institutional realities of becoming a multicultural congregation. He identifies essential perspectives and practices necessary for empowering church leaders to form and sustain a multicultural fellowship. This essential reading should inspire laity, clergy, and denominational leaders who believe the church is a viable place of gathering for God’s diverse people.” —Luther E. Smith, Jr., Ph.D.

About the Author

Charles R. Foster is Professor of Religion and Education at the Candler School of Theology of Emory University in Atlanta. He teaches a culturally diverse group of children in the Sunday school of his local church, conducts workshops, serves as a consultant, and gives lectures to church and academic groups in the United States and several other countries.

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