The Leadership Roundtable Podcast Building a Diverse Church - The Leadership Roundtable Podcast w/ Dr. Conway Edwards (S1, Ep. 1)
Jan 24, 2019
Albert Tate, Lead Pastor of Fellowship Monrovia, dives into the importance of building diverse church communities rooted in the gospel. He shares his transformation from a uniform background in Mississippi to leading a multicultural congregation in California. Tate emphasizes the need for honest dialogues around race to foster genuine reconciliation. He discusses the challenges worship leaders face in creating inclusive music and highlights the significance of engaging diverse youth through meaningful connections.
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Albert Tate's Diversity Journey
- Albert Tate shared his journey from a traditional all-black church in Mississippi to leading a 50% diverse church in Southern California.
- He emphasized that building a diverse church was easier than expected because people are hungry for authentic gospel experiences across cultures.
Pursue Deep Reconciliation
- Avoid cheap reconciliation; pursue deep reconciliation by understanding racial history and personal journeys.
- Create safe spaces for honest conversations to better understand diverse perspectives and experiences.
Grace for Hard Conversations
- Allow grace for uncomfortable and sometimes offensive conversations to advance racial interaction.
- Give and receive permission to speak honestly while maintaining fellowship for lasting gospel community.