Comments on: Efrem Smith: Can the Church Become Post-Racial?

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By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:50:27 +0000

Multi-racial groups of people whose church life is dominated by being lined up in pews facing one expert doing one-way communication is STILL a LONG ways from being God’s design for His church of crossing boundaries. In this form, the majority of relationships will be friendly and courteous, but still very SHALLOW. In this form, very few churches will even be able to accomplish multi-races lined up in pews. I’m not saying there will be no deep multi-racial relationships. I’m saying the system only will produce a small percentage. Leaders and followers seem to be happy with mediocre percentages doing God’s plan. They are not willing to examine the systemic mediocrity of crowd oriented gatherings that consume 75 -85% of the giving to fluff the experience of the givers.

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A post-racial church for the next generation « Next Gener.Asian Church — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:45:07 +0000

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:55:55 +0000

This was a wonderful conversation! I belong to a multi-ethnic, economically diverse church in Little Rock, Arkansas, called Mosaic (www.mosaicchurch.net). Being a part of this church for 5 years has changed my life. When I served overseas as a missionary I worked with refugees from all over the world. I remember being in a service where the message was translated into 7 languages and being overwhelmed by the certainty that this is what heaven will be like– when people from every tongue and tribe will be gathered before the throne. I didn’t think churches like that existed in America, but they do– multi-ethnic churches are reaching the world from our own country! God used this to change my calling, and I am now raising support to work at my church. I’m so excited to see how God will continue to change my community and the world, and how He can use me in the multi-ethnic movement! If you’ve never been part of a multi-ethnic worship service, I highly recommend it! And I encourage you to develop true relationships with people of different races and cultures. It will enrich your life and theirs, for the glory of God! stephanie@mosaicchurch.net

By: Byron Durham

Byron Durham — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:45:08 +0000

I’m ready to work towards reconciliation of all people, together in the living kingdom of God here on earth. I pray for God to show me the way, I’m ready to be the hands and feet and heart. Can it be done? Through Christ ALL things are possible! Are we in a post racial world now? Hardly! But I believe the church can show the world how the healing power of Christ can bring ALL people together – white and of color, gay and straight, rich and poor. A living representation of the future kingdom, here on earth now. I’m ready.

By: Trish Miller

Trish Miller — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:15:50 +0000

I am glad you are providing this service to people who are trying to bring groups together with our common values; we are all in this world together; one God, one world.

Thanks be to God!

Trish Miller

By: Daniel Dugan

Daniel Dugan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:50:58 +0000

It is immensely disappointing that Churches are so divided on race lines on Sunday mornings – especially the black- white division. On the other hand, there are bitter tears wept next to hanging trees and disappeared loved ones (James Cone). There is a legacy of grief and anger and shame that we all inherit – not one that we can put down without naming and knowing before forgiving. I think we are like the Israelites in the Sinai – we can cross the Jordan now if we are brave, owning our history and each speaking the parts of the racist world that we have inherited. Or we can wander around for a long time waiting for the living memories to die so that our children or their children can cross. I pray that Jesus will not allow us to wait for a brave future generation but will help this generation to be brave – to name our pain in a mixed setting and start the healing of his body. This is each of our responsibilities. It gives me great hope to hear Pastor Smith speak and I look forward to learning more about his community. Blessings all, Daniel.

By: Abram K-J

Abram K-J — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:28:23 +0000

Spencer and Efrem–this is great. I have been thinking so much along these lines lately, so it was really good to hear another brother in the Lord say the same thing.

Great interview, and thanks!!!

By: Pape Oumar sarr

Pape Oumar sarr — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:08:49 +0000

I ‘m very touched by the various contributions of our brothers.We are the body of Christ must be unity in the church of God because we have a Onely God one Lord who has accepted to die on to cross.Jesus told us in Matthew 28-19; 20.Annoncer the gospel to all nations without racial segregation, nor favoritism or superioté in the body of Christ.Take us hand in hand to develop the Gospel. working for the development of the church Christ.Amen Pape Oumar

By: Pape Oumar sarr

Pape Oumar sarr — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:22:49 +0000

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