Description
Common past approaches to racial reconciliation have emphasized cross-cultural relationships, congregational diversity, and racial justice. Yet too often cross-cultural relationships are plagued by paternalism instead of mutuality. Diverse churches often engender assimilation more than multicultural affirmation. And even racial justice work can prioritize convenient cameos over costly commitment. In response, this workshop contends that the solution to a racially divided church is a commitment to everyday multiethnic lifestyles. This workshop offers a framework called the Four Rs of Multiethnic Living, demonstrating how our approach to our residence, recreation, resources, and religion can move multiethnicity from an agenda to a lifestyle.
