Crossing Cultural Boundaries: Taking Risks, Building Community
Contents
IN FOCUS: Living on the Border
In both biblical and personal contexts, Alban consultant Jacqueline J. Lewis shows that our relationship to cultural boundaries can be an essential part of our “storied selves”
Struggling with Boundaries in the 21st Century
Jacqueline J. Lewis introduces articles by ethics professor Traci C. West, on sexual boundaries, and author Anthony E. Healy, on the age-segregated church
Questioning the Age-Segregated Church
In Mission on the Boundaries—On Purpose!
Executive minister Jeffrey Haggray describes how a cultural boundaries conversation group has given him a fresh perspective on his work
In Communion with One Another
Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook’s research with multiracial congregations has revealed seven characteristics of success
Choosing Life over Death
Pastor Patricia Daley describes the rebirth of a Boston congregation that became multicultural and thrived through the practice of hospitality and reaching out to the community
Race Initiatives
Alban project director Ian S. Evison offers a frank assessment of the issues and obstacles involved in denominational race initiatives
FEATURES
Congregational Spiritual Companions
Author Celia A. Hahn describes how two churches benefited from working with spiritual companions—in very different ways
Role Confusion
Consultants Deborah L. Kocsis and Susan A. Waechter explain how role confusion can undermine congregational effectiveness
COLUMNS
THE LEADING EDGE
Alban Institute president James P. Wind ponders whether world events over the past few years have left congregations with some important unfinished business
ASK ALBAN
Consultant Suzanne Stier suggests that patience and embracing resistance are the keys to ensuring all parties are committed to congregational change
DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE EDITOR
REVIEWS
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ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
Sample Web Links to Denominational Initiatives on Race and Racism