Cross-Cultural Engagement
Racial Reconciliation Sunday
The Japanese have a process in which cracked pottery is repaired by inserting gold in the cracks. This process is called kintsugi and is built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections stronger and more beautiful pieces of art can be created.
Continue ReadingEpiphany about Hospitality
When the subject of hospitality first was mentioned as the theme for the 2021 Triennial, I was unenthused. Sounds nice, I thought. But it’s not really exciting, not thick, not challenging.
Continue ReadingAn Invitation to Listen
Recently, Aaron sat down to write of his experiences and what God is teaching him in the process. We are delighted to share Aaron’s learnings widely, and we invite you to join him, Wayne Stapleton, and Chris Gorman for a webinar later next month.
Continue ReadingEngaging in Racial Reconciliation
I came to the United States about fifteen years ago as a missionary to the Latinos living in this country. As an immigrant, I have a unique perspective and opinion on certain things—not always right, just different.
Continue ReadingA First Nations Conversation
In February, as part of the NAB initiative to grow in cross-cultural engagement, a dialogue was hosted by Grace Baptist Church in Calgary, Alberta, with NAB leaders, people with a background in ministry to the First Nations community.
Continue ReadingHaving Racial Conversations
We need to grow in the church. We need transformation and healing. And one of the areas where healing is needed involves the relationship between Christians of different races.
Continue ReadingRacial Righteousness in a World of Racism
As followers of Jesus and as members of the Executive Team of the North American Baptist Conference, we deplore the brutal killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. It was an egregious and sinful act and an overt abuse of power.
Continue ReadingLeading a Church Family into Greater Diversity and Community Impact
Jesus has commissioned all of His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:18–20 NIV), “preach the Gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15), and be His witnesses “to the ends of the Earth” (Acts 1:8). These are clear biblical commands. Therefore, it seems logical that His Church, on His mission, must have a global impact and composition.
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