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Building Healthy M u l t i -E t h n i c Congregations

Learn how to embrace diversity and foster multi-ethnic congregations in your church and community. Discover practical strategies and resources for welcoming and engaging people of all backgrounds.

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Building Healthy M u l t i -E t h n i c Congregations

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  1. Building HealthyMulti-EthnicCongregations The Rev. Dr. Phil Hirsch Christy Hartigan Director of Evangelical Mission, Assistant to the Bishop Director, New Connections Campagn

  2. In two’s and Three’s • Introduce yourselves (Name, Congregation) • Discuss: How does diversity show up in your congregation? What is different in your neighborhood (regarding ethnic diversity) than in your Church?

  3. 3,000 new people connected to our congregations $2,250,000 to help us reach that goal.

  4. discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds How it works

  5. discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds How it works Church Council appoints two leaders

  6. discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds How it works Lead for Engagement (growth) Church Council appoints two leaders Lead for Stewardship (funds)

  7. discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds How it works Lead for Engagement (growth) Learns how to help the church engage new people Church Council appoints two leaders Learns how to raise funds in the congregation Lead for Stewardship (funds)

  8. discerns participation and sets goals for growth and funds How it works Lead for Engagement (growth) Implements a plan to connect with new people Learns how to help the church engage new people Church Council appoints two leaders Learns how to raise funds in the congregation Implements 4-6 week plan to raise funds Lead for Stewardship (funds)

  9. If we are successful at making new connections, we will almost have to become younger and more diverse congregations

  10. Diversity is Possible!

  11. America is more diverse than ever — but still segregated - 3 Main reasons for persistent segregation: money, preferences and discrimination. “The separation of different racial and ethnic groups into separate social worlds means that members of different racial and ethnic groups have different lived experiences.” - Washington Post May 6, 2018 Aaron Williams, Armand Ememdjomeh

  12. Metro D.C. - Over the past 30 years, suburbs have increasingly become the most racial and ethnically diverse areas in the country • Hispanic American population increase by almost 300 percent from 1990 to 2016. • The Asian American population increased by 200% • Areas east of the Anacostia River remain largely inhabited by African Americans.

  13. The prayer of Jesus 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved themeven as you have loved me. John 17:23

  14. The way of the early church was mulit-ethnic Remember Pentecost  Antioch Ephesus Corinth

  15. The way of Paul and Peter Peter would not eat….until God gave him another vision Paul was probably biased in the ways of most orthodox men: 

  16. What CAN we do about it? 1. Pray about this. (Dependence on God)

  17. What CAN we do about it? 1. Pray about this. (Dependence on God) 2. Widen the circle (Promote a spirit of inclusion)

  18. What CAN we do about it? 1. Pray about this. (Dependence on God) 2. Widen the circle (Promote a spirit of inclusion) • Pay attention to the pics you use, do they reflect the diversity you are seeking? • Hospitality, especially to non-white guests has to be #1 • Sign-ups are all online, follow up with a gift.

  19. What CAN we do about it? 3. The 70% rule

  20. What CAN we do about it? 4. People of color who look at your website look here first.

  21. What CAN we do about it? 4. People of color who look at your website look here first. Staff page

  22. What CAN we do about it? 5. The Church has left the building (Mobilize for Impact)

  23. What CAN we do about it? 5. The Church has left the building (Mobilize for Impact) • Coffee Truck Rental

  24. What CAN we do about it? 5. The Church has left the building (Mobilize for Impact) • Coffee Truck Rental • Ice Cream Truck Rental

  25. What CAN we do about it? 5. The Church has left the building (Mobilize for Impact) • Coffee Truck Rental • Ice Cream Truck Rental • Redbox code on popcorn bags

  26. What CAN we do about it? 5. The Church has left the building (Mobilize for Impact) • Coffee Truck Rental • Ice Cream Truck Rental • Redbox code on popcorn bags • Show love, give roses on valentines day

  27. What CAN we do about it? 5. The Church has left the building (Mobilize for Impact) • Coffee Truck Rental • Ice Cream Truck Rental • Redbox code on popcorn bags • Show love, give roses on valentines day • What is a Lutheran???

  28. Take Baby Steps Attend the Mosaix Conference in the Fall (Next New Connections E-Day

  29. MOSIC VIDEO Attend the Mosaix Conference in the Fall (New Connections) Invite 3-7 churches to work in cohortEmbrace

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