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The necessity of becoming multicultural and multiethnic congregations is founded on the understanding that our society has become a highly diverse, ever changing urban community. This book is for lay leaders and pastors who want to develop ethnically and culturally diverse congregations in growing churches dedicated to demonstrating the Kingdom of God. Its purpose is to explore theological and biblical principles for multicultural and multiethnic congregations which will help them grow. To develop multicultural and multiethnic congregations, the nurture of the lay leaders and pastors is necessary in developing cultural awareness, knowledge, and communication skills. This book provides resources for church leaders to develop their leadership and skills in culturally and racially diverse congregations. It is imperative to train them with the resources provided so that they may develop growing diverse congregations.

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is an expert at building multicultural congregations with her husband, Rev. Jeff Howard(PCUSA). Her vision is to help churches by transforming them into growing multicultural churches. She is a graduate of Hanil Theological Seminary(MDiv.) in S-Korea, Fuller Theological Seminary(MA), and San Francisco Theological Seminary(DMin.) in the U.S.A..

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