Pastor Kevin Haah talks about the importance of a theology of inclusivity. We don’t gather because we are moral – we gather as a church because Jesus Christ welcomes sinners into his grace. For New City Church, multicultural relationships and initiatives are at the heart of this Gospel life. Using the church at Antioch as a model, they “believe that the idea of bringing people together as one has a tremendous amount of power to create a missional movement.” → On pp 34-37, Branson focuses on biblical narratives that tell of the Spirit’s guidance in multicultural communities. On p 179, Martínez provides a guide for exploring the church at Antioch. The work of doing theology is explained on pp 44-46 and the more explicit theological theme of reconciliation receives attention on pp 60-64 and in readings on pp 255-56.
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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.