"Nees has powerfully articulated a great challenge facing the Church of the Nazarene . . . a 'must read' for pastors and local church leaders."
   --Jerry D. Porter, General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene

"The U.S. is fast becoming a multicultural society. For the church to reach all people for Christ, organizational and structural issues must be reconsidered. Nees skillfully prepares the way."
   --Roger E. Bowman, U.S. Missionary and former district superintendent, Los Angeles District

"Tom Nees sees the future with 20/20 vision. Few people have a grasp of the multicultural future of the church the way he does."
   --Jesse C. Middendorf, Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene

"Nees summons us to a new era of evangelization. We cannot afford to ignore this message."
   --Stan Ingersol, Denominational Archives, Church of the Nazarene

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Diversity Advantage Church Leaders Call for Change
2. Who Are We? A Heartland Church Redefined
3. Minority Ministries in the American Church Growth and Change Among Historic and Immigrant Minorities
4. Building a Multicultural Church The Changing Boundaries of Community
5. Diversity Leadership Leadership Style and Issues for the 21st Century
6. Conclusion: A Church That Looks like the World
Appendix 1: Statistical Charts on Growth Among Nazarene Minorities in the United States and Canada, from the Church Growth Research Center
Appendix 2: Credentialed Ministers by Gender and Role in the Church of the Nazarene
Appendix 3: Statement on Inclusive Language
Notes

About the book
The face of the church in America is changing, as the United States becomes the world's first truly multicultural society. Such a mixture of cultures presents unique challenges and unprecendented opportunities for ministry. This book is a clear call to action to share the changeless message of Jesus Christ in an ever-changing society.

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