Pastor Elwood Carson, of New Life in Christ Church (Los Angeles), shares about how evolving neighborhood demographics prompted him to learn Spanish. Over time, as church members engaged their neighbors, a series of events and experiences led this predominantly African American church to sense the Holy Spirit’s guidance as they welcomed many new Latino/a members and friends. → Martinez devotes multiple chapters to the roles and complexities associated with language. Beginning on p 123 he addresses the topic of dominant and subordinate languages in the U.S. Also, on pp 115 and 133, Martinez explains how understanding language – both words and meanings – is part of understanding social and cultural values. Use this video to discuss the various languages (both cultural and social) present in your neighborhood. How is your faith community taking action to understand the social and cultural values expressed through these languages? This is the first video with Pastor Carson.
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Mark Lau Branson, Ed.D.
Mark is the Homer L. Goddard Associate Professor of the Ministry of the Laity at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, where he teaches courses in congregational leadership and community engagement.
Juan F. Martínez, Ph.D.
Juan is Associate Dean in charge of the Center for the Study of Hispanic Church and Community and Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and Pastoral Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
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That is the purpose of our writing: to help men and women in our churches to see differently and to gain the skills and competencies needed for multicultural contexts. We want to encourage church leaders to create environments that make God’s reconciling initiatives apparent in church life and in our missional engagement with neighborhoods and cities.
Mark Lau Branson, Ed.D. &
Juan F. Martínez, Ph.D.
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