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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.
Reconciliation and Mediation
Haah Video: Leader as Learner
In the midst of intercultural life, Pastor Kevin Haah admits that he, like anyone, has ethnocentric tendencies that are potentially hurtful to others. He discusses that through a posture of humility and attentiveness, a leader can learn from mistakes and … Read the Post
Fong Video: Youth Lead Neighborhood Change
When a youth pastor at Evergreen Baptist took a job at the neighborhood recreation center, the missional life of the church changed dramatically. Pastor Fong tells the story of how God led the youth and parents to step outside their … Read the Post
Posted in: Part I: Theology and Context, Part III: Leadership, Communication and Change, Videos
Tags: Asian American, Church Story, intercul, Intercultural communication, Intercultural Leadership, Leading Change, Missional church, Multicultural churches, Reconciliation and Mediation, Relationships, Training
Fong Video: Latino Neighbor Becomes Key Staff Person
As the church became willing to engage with the neighborhood and crosscultural experiments, Fong explains that Steve, a Latino neighbor, visited and left then returned and left…. Today, Steve is a crucial part of the church and its mission. Fong … Read the Post
Buchanan Video: Conflicts Regarding Diversity
Rev. Buchanan notes the challenges that can surface within an ethnic group when they differ concerning the pursuit of intercultural life. → On p 220, Branson writes about relational leadership and the need to be aware of and takes steps … Read the Post
Manning Video: Bonding with Humor, Serving, & a Birthday Party
In our conversation about the transition to being a multicultural church, Pastor Manning talked about humorous conversations and poignant gatherings.
Manning Video: Beginnings
Pastor Kerwin Manning, of Pasadena Church (CA), tells of the early prompts, convictions, and experiences that started an African American church’s transformation toward intercultural life.
Manning Video: Living in the Community & Changed Perspectives
I interviewed Kerwin Manning about how Pasadena Church is connecting with its own neighborhood. This is one of a series with Pastor Manning, who is leading a traditional African American Church of God congregation toward ethnic diversity.
National Association of Korean Americans
The National Association of Korean Americans was founded after the 1992 Los Angeles riots to create a multigenerational forum to promote communication and justice concerning civil rights and relationships with other ethnic groups, and to address U.S. relations with the … Read the Post
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