Comments on: Multi-cultural Glory in the Church: Should We Have Black Churches and White Churches? Or Cowboy Churches? http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/05/29/multi-cultural-glory-in-the-church-should-we-have-black-churches-and-white-churches-or-cowboy-churches/ "But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises." Hebrews 8:6 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:18:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Shatoyia Bradley http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/05/29/multi-cultural-glory-in-the-church-should-we-have-black-churches-and-white-churches-or-cowboy-churches/#comment-1881 Shatoyia Bradley Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:00:22 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=254#comment-1881 I agree with Larry as well. My husband is stationed in Hawaii and we are members of a predominately white church in the most well-to-do part of the island and to say the least, we feel uncomfortable a lot. My husband and I constantly feel such a huge cultural gap to say the least. Yes the word is being taught and biblically sound at that but we want genuine fellowship also. Most of the people in our church are rich and their life experiences have been with primarily people of their same race so I know that plays a huge part in the gap. There are other multi-ethnic churches on the island but they are either on the prosperity gospel tip or they are incorrectly interpreting scripture. We love our church but how do we bridge the cultural gap? I was thinking of talking to the pastor about it and seeing if we could maybe have an open discussion about it as a church. I just believe that we as believers must discuss how to embrace our differences and have harmony together. Do you think it is the pastor's duty to address race in some type of way if he wants different ethnic groups to feel welcomed? What are some ways that pastors can help blend all kinds of people together? I agree with Larry as well. My husband is stationed in Hawaii and we are members of a predominately white church in the most well-to-do part of the island and to say the least, we feel uncomfortable a lot. My husband and I constantly feel such a huge cultural gap to say the least. Yes the word is being taught and biblically sound at that but we want genuine fellowship also. Most of the people in our church are rich and their life experiences have been with primarily people of their same race so I know that plays a huge part in the gap. There are other multi-ethnic churches on the island but they are either on the prosperity gospel tip or they are incorrectly interpreting scripture.

We love our church but how do we bridge the cultural gap? I was thinking of talking to the pastor about it and seeing if we could maybe have an open discussion about it as a church. I just believe that we as believers must discuss how to embrace our differences and have harmony together. Do you think it is the pastor’s duty to address race in some type of way if he wants different ethnic groups to feel welcomed? What are some ways that pastors can help blend all kinds of people together?

]]> By: lionelwoods7 http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/05/29/multi-cultural-glory-in-the-church-should-we-have-black-churches-and-white-churches-or-cowboy-churches/#comment-1737 lionelwoods7 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:33:39 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=254#comment-1737 I agree 100% Larry. I go as far as to say the Holy Spirit is grieved by such segregation and we could probably turn the U.S upside down if this barrier to fellowship wasn't there. I agree 100% Larry. I go as far as to say the Holy Spirit is grieved by such segregation and we could probably turn the U.S upside down if this barrier to fellowship wasn’t there.

]]> By: Bro. Larry http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/05/29/multi-cultural-glory-in-the-church-should-we-have-black-churches-and-white-churches-or-cowboy-churches/#comment-1734 Bro. Larry Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:04:50 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=254#comment-1734 I have read the article and I do agree. I too have a wonderful pastor and our church is predominately African-American. We have as a goal of the church to be a diverse church where people of all races, educational levels and socioeconomic levels can come and worship in an atmosphere that is embraces everyone's differences. As many of us know, Sunday mornings are the most segregated times in America. Blacks go to their churches and whites go to theirs. Seems to me that this is want the enemy wants, to divide and conquer. We have go to come together in the body of Christ. One faith, one body, one baptism, one Savior. The wedges and walls that separate us needs to come down. Our communities are suffering, and we suffer because our lives are not enhanced by sharing the experiences of our white brothers and sisters and their non-paticipation in ours. We are all much better together than apart. Finally, my prayer is for a diverse congregation at my church and with the help of Christ, we will get there. I have read the article and I do agree. I too have a wonderful pastor and our church is predominately African-American. We have as a goal of the church to be a diverse church where people of all races, educational levels and socioeconomic levels can come and worship in an atmosphere that is embraces everyone’s differences. As many of us know, Sunday mornings are the most segregated times in America. Blacks go to their churches and whites go to theirs. Seems to me that this is want the enemy wants, to divide and conquer. We have go to come together in the body of Christ. One faith, one body, one baptism, one Savior. The wedges and walls that separate us needs to come down. Our communities are suffering, and we suffer because our lives are not enhanced by sharing the experiences of our white brothers and sisters and their non-paticipation in ours. We are all much better together than apart. Finally, my prayer is for a diverse congregation at my church and with the help of Christ, we will get there.

]]> By: Ann Brock http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/05/29/multi-cultural-glory-in-the-church-should-we-have-black-churches-and-white-churches-or-cowboy-churches/#comment-1201 Ann Brock Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:10:42 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=254#comment-1201 I think we should have what ever serve the people as long as Jesus is the head. Why do we want every body to be the same? I don't have a problem with black or white church. We are different people who worship differently so what's the problem? I am a 50 year old black woman who have no problem with either title black or white. I can get with any teacher who is brining the word of God weather it be John Macarthur, John Piper, Chuck Swindol, Charles Stanley, or Dr. David Jeremiah. TO me these men have white churches because the majority of people who attend are white so what? Dr. Tony Evans, Jakes,Wright,and Pastor Randy Sewell are black so therefore their churches are consider black. I don't think either one of those mention started out calling their church black or white. Too me if your congregation is a certain % of a race that's how people look at it. I don't believe any one of those churches started out will that in mind. My pastor made a statement that he did not want his church label as a black church but guess what the only people who come and worship there are blacks I often wonder why. My pastor is a good teacher of the word he studies and he be well prepared when he come before us so should he not preach any more because the whites won't come? He did not start the church with that in mind he believe that every body is welcome. I think we should have what ever serve the people as long as Jesus is the head. Why do we want every body to be the same? I don’t have a problem with black or white church. We are different people who worship differently so what’s the problem?

I am a 50 year old black woman who have no problem with either title black or white. I can get with any teacher who is brining the word of God weather it be John Macarthur, John Piper, Chuck Swindol, Charles Stanley, or Dr. David Jeremiah. TO me these men have white churches because the majority of people who attend are white so what? Dr. Tony Evans, Jakes,Wright,and Pastor Randy Sewell are black so therefore their churches are consider black.

I don’t think either one of those mention started out calling their church black or white. Too me if your congregation is a certain % of a race that’s how people look at it. I don’t believe any one of those churches started out will that in mind.

My pastor made a statement that he did not want his church label as a black church but guess what the only people who come and worship there are blacks I often wonder why. My pastor is a good teacher of the word he studies and he be well prepared when he come before us so should he not preach any more because the whites won’t come? He did not start the church with that in mind he believe that every body is welcome.

]]> By: Bro. Lawrence D. http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/05/29/multi-cultural-glory-in-the-church-should-we-have-black-churches-and-white-churches-or-cowboy-churches/#comment-1177 Bro. Lawrence D. Thu, 29 May 2008 18:22:52 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=254#comment-1177 Bro. Lionel, I can comment openly on this one. I agree with EVERYTHING he said in this article! Diversity of nationality, culture and socio-economic class has got to be the social implication of the cross. No doubt about it! From Genesis 12:3 to John 12.32 to Galatians 3:28 and everywhere before, in between and after, this has always been the Master's openly declared plan. Oh how beautiful the local fellowship is when those of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles are joined hand-in-hand in prayer, hymn singing, and intake of the Word of God taught and preached and discussed. Hallelujah to His Name! Bro. Lionel,

I can comment openly on this one. I agree with EVERYTHING he said in this article! Diversity of nationality, culture and socio-economic class has got to be the social implication of the cross. No doubt about it! From Genesis 12:3 to John 12.32 to Galatians 3:28 and everywhere before, in between and after, this has always been the Master’s openly declared plan. Oh how beautiful the local fellowship is when those of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles are joined hand-in-hand in prayer, hymn singing, and intake of the Word of God taught and preached and discussed. Hallelujah to His Name!

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