The Leadership Roundtable Podcast Are You Ready for a Diverse Church? - The Leadership Roundtable Podcast w/ Dr. Conway Edwards (S1, Ep. 6)
May 1, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, dives deep into the future of diversity within the church. He explores the theological and sociological foundations necessary for a diverse congregation. Loritts highlights the crucial difference between culture and ethnicity, examining how these elements shape church communities. He also addresses the enduring impact of racism, urging proactive measures for building diverse relationships, and emphasizes the need for inclusive church leadership to reflect today's multicultural society.
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Biblical Foundation of Diversity
- The first-century New Testament church was inherently multi-ethnic, not separated by culture or ethnicity.
- Paul emphasized vertical reconciliation with Christ must be shown by horizontal reconciliation among diverse groups.
Church Lags Behind Its Community
- The church lags behind community diversity by large margins.
- Younger generations hunger for diverse cultural and ethnic experiences in churches.
Need for Intentionality Against Racism
- Racism and segregation were deliberately created systems with laws and institutions.
- Undoing them requires intentional, strenuous effort beyond organic change.
