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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.
Books
Fong Video: Members Initiate & Leaders Create Space
When Japanese American members took the initiative to share their stories about relocation camps, Pastor Fong remembered how his own previous learning had shaped his cross-cultural empathy. His story created space in the congregation for a deeper appreciation for cultural … Read the Post
Doi Video: Power Distance Ratios
Pastor Doi discusses Geert and Gert Jan Hofstede’s work on power distance ratios (see Cultures and Organizations) and how Epic Church has benefited from this framework. → In chapter 5, on page 122, Martínez writes about language and power. → On p … Read the Post
New Roxburgh book on God & Neighborhoods
I often work with Al Roxburgh in classes and consulting. His new book Missional: Joining God in the Neighborhood is part Bible study, part cultural analysis, and fully about praxis. He addresses what we work on in chapter 2 concerning … Read the Post
Posted in: Books, Part I: Theology and Context
Tags: Leading Change, Local neighborhood, Missional church
Books on Ethnic Reconciliation and Conflict Mediation
We recommend these books on ethnic reconciliation and conflict mediation. Our friend Craig Hendrickson helped prepare this list. We welcome your comments and recommendations. Read the Post
Books on Intercultural Leadership and Communication
We recommend these books on intercultural leadership and communication. Our friend Craig Hendrickson helped prepare this list. We welcome your comments and recommendations. Bordas, Juana. Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler, 2007. Draws on … Read the Post
Books on Forming Multiethnic Congregations
We recommend these books on forming multiethnic congregations. Our friend Craig Hendrickson helped prepare this list. We welcome your comments and recommendations. Anderson, David. Multicultural Ministry. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Anderson is pastor of a multicultural congregation in Maryland and … Read the Post
Books on Society, Race and Christianity
We recommend these books on society, race and Christianity. Our friend Craig Hendrickson helped prepare this list. We welcome your comments and recommendations. Christerson, Brad, Korie L. Edwards and Michael O. Emerson. Against All Odds. New York: New York University … Read the Post
Posted in: Books
Tags: Race and Christianity, Society
Books on Anthropology and Worldview
We recommend these books on anthropology and worldview. Our friend Craig Hendrickson helped prepare this list. We welcome your comments and recommendations. Eriksen, Thomas Hylland. Small Places, Big Issues. London: Pluto, 2001. An introduction to cultural anthropology, providing insights into … Read the Post
Posted in: Books, Part II: Sociocultural Perspectives
Tags: Worldview
Books on American Studies and Ethnicity
We recommend these books on American studies and ethnicity. Our friend Craig Hendrickson helped prepare this list. We welcome your comments and recommendations. Cornell, Stephen, and Douglas Hartmann. Ethnicity and Race. Newbury Park, Calif.: Pine Forge, 2007. Explores the various … Read the Post
Posted in: Books, Introduction
Tags: American Studies and Ethnicity