Evangelism Among African American Presbyterians

Evangelism Among African American Presbyterians
Author: Marsha Snulligan Haney
Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

As Presbyterians, Lutherans, Methodists, Disciples of Christ, and other predominantly European-centered Christian denominations of North America seek to respond as a faith community to the increasingly dynamic ethnic and cultural diversity within our society, this book offers a sobering yet valuable perspective. By understanding the ministry of Christian evangelism as a construct that speaks of the power of divine transformation (personal and communal) and the embrace of a way of life, this work argues for a multi-variant approach that values the philosophical aspects of cultural differences, which are effective and faithful models of Christian evangelism. An analysis of key missiological concepts, such as mission histories, ethno-theologies, worldview, culture, ethnic cohesion, and contextualization is appropriated to illuminate the theological voices and evangelical practices of a specific people, or ethnicity, shaped by a journey of spiritual faith. While the numerical significance of self-identified African-American Presbyterians may appear small, their synergistic encounter of human identity and religious faith, historical experience in the church, and the impact of their evangelical presence provide an excellent case study for discerning the twenty-first-century challenges of evangelism. This thorough study of history, theology, organizational structures, methods, and techniques will serve as a valuable tool in evaluating the impact of the faith journey of African-American Presbyterians and its challenges for today and the future.

Together

Together
Author: Nan Currington
Publisher:
Total Pages: 737
Release: 1992
Genre: Evangelistic work
ISBN:

Bridging the Breach

Bridging the Breach
Author: Charles E. Booth
Publisher: Urban Ministries Inc
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780940955653

Suggested reading for those who struggle with the prophetic call of God

Reaching, Teaching and Growing African-American Believers

Reaching, Teaching and Growing African-American Believers
Author: G. Lovelace Champion
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594678472

"Reaching, Teaching and Growing African-American Believers" promotes Christian education in all churches, particularly African-American churches, for adults, youth, and children. (Christian Education)

The Post-Black and Post-White Church

The Post-Black and Post-White Church
Author: Efrem Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1118036581

A blueprint for missional, multi-ethnic Christian community Efrem Smith, an internationally recognized and innovative African-American leader, offers a workable plan for connecting theology, practical ministry models, and real stories of people in multi-ethnic Christian communities. Using the example of Jesus, Smith develops a theology of multi-ethnic and missional leadership. Embracing urban and ethnic subcultures such as hip-hop, this book provides a rich mix of multi-ethnic church development, reconciliation theology, missional church thinking, and Christian community. Provides a common-sense approach to creating a multi-ethnic Christian community Includes practical ministry models and real stories of people who are members of thriving multi-ethnic congregations Author is acclaimed African-American thought leader who planted and led a multi-ethnic churches of close to 1,000 and now leads a regional division of a denominational committed to ethnic, multi-ethnic, and missional churches This book is written for anyone wrestling with what it means to be a Christian in an increasingly multi-ethnic world polarized by class, politics, and race.

Churches on Mission

Churches on Mission
Author: Geoffrey Hartt
Publisher: William Carey Publishing
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2017-09-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645080765

The twenty-first century is marked by a renewed emphasis on the missional responsibility of individual Christians and local churches. Churches on Mission: God’s Grace Abounding to the Nations is an attempt to explore the relationship between the local church and its missionary responsibilities. Through history, theology, case studies, and actual ministry practices, each author in this collection presents an aspect of local church participation. The book aims to be informational and inspirational on many levels and invites readers from local churches to become active participants in the mission of God.