Apparently this week, Leadership Journal (a publication of Christianity Today) uploaded to their online site a brief interview I provided for their Summer 2008 print edition entitled, "Diverse By Design." In the interview, I was asked to address what motivated me to plant a multi-ethnic church and why it is so strategic for the expansion of the Gospel in the 21st century, some of the obstacles we face, the difference between multi-ethnic and multi-cultural and what I might say to existing churches seeking to transition from mono- to multi-ethnic.
While it's short in length and broad in focus, I've already heard from pastors around the country encouraged by the aritcle. Here's one comment I'll particularly treasure ...
"Hey, great article/interview in leadership magazine this week! Thank you for helping all of us out here believe this can be done and showing us an example of how God has already worked!"
You know, it's that kind of understanding and appreciation - though not often expressed - that really keeps me and other multi-ethnic local church planters and pastors going in this still early, pioneer stage of the movement. Thanks to all, like this one, who take the time to express themselves and who really do appreciate the faith, courage and sacrifice increasing numbers are making to realize the local church on earth as it is in heaven.
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