Resources

Guide to Essential Resources for Multicultural Congregations

Download a pdf of our new list of suggested resources, which was prepared as part of our office’s mission to identify and provide resources meaningful to the growing diversity in the church.

Living the Vision: Becoming a Multicultural Church

Booklet

This booklet explores the biblical and theological foundation of diversity, the important tools and means of communication in a multicultural community and the "how to" of becoming a multicultural church.

Download this booklet in PDF form.

English Free PDS# 7234104001		Korean Free PDS# 2331408003		Spanish Free PDS# 2331407001

DVD

This DVD tells the story of four vital Presbyterian Multicultural Congregations along with several interviews with pastors and practitioners on "what and how to" become a multicultural church. In English, Korean and Spanish.

For maximum benefit please order the DVD and the booklet together.

$10.00
PDS# 7234104002

Being a Welcoming Congregation – by Hugh B. Berry

This resource focuses on the meaning of hospitality in the church, with checklists for assessing the life of the church as seen by visitors. Includes helpful lists for greeters and ushers.

$1.00
PDS# 7230300003

2008 Multicultural Conference DVDs

The DVDs of the 2008 National Multicultural Conference are now available. There are eight DVDs, containing the following sessions:

1. Opening Celebration, Worship and Praise with the Rev. James Hickson Lee – April 10, 2008
2. Panel Discussion: “Stories, Models and Elements of Multicultural Ministry” – April 10, 2008
3. Worship and Praise with the Rev. James Kim – April 11, 2008
4. Panel Discussion: “The State of the Multicultural Church” – April 11, 2008
5. Worship and Praise with the Rev. Cyprian Kimathi Guchienda – April 12, 2008
6. Keynote: “Unbinding the Gospel” with the Rev. Martha Grace Reese – April 12, 2008
7. Multicultural Celebration (Part One) – April 12, 2008
8. Multicultural Celebration (Part Two) – April 12, 2008

We are asking for a minimum contribution of $5 for each DVD. Your contributions will help us in the production of new educational resources for congregations.

To order the DVDs, contact Leigh Meers.

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