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While there is no single model for shepherding a diverse congregation, you can explore the range of practices that embrace and celebrate your rich multicultural identities and traditions.
MISCELLANEOUS : Multicultural Resources
  Conflict Mediation Across Cultures: Pathways and Patterns (Book)
David W. Augsburger, Author.
Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1992.
This thoroughly researched presentation surveys ways of conflict resolution in many cultures.
Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World (Book)
David A. Livermore, Author.
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009.
Ministry leaders often seek out multicultural information and behavioral tips when they want to communicate across cultures. But this book delves more deeply into spiritual and practical responses to problems of cultural difference.
Embracing Diversity: Leadership in Multicultural Congregations (Book)
Charles R. Foster, Author.
Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, 1997.
The author explores the impact of cultural and racial diversity on the identity and mission of congregations, and examines leadership dynamics in congregations that embrace diversity.
A House of Prayer for All Peoples: Congregations Building Multiracial Community (Book)
Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, Author.
Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, 2002.
Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook portrays six diverse congregations working to realize the prophet Isaiah’s vision for a "house of prayer for all peoples" in their communities. Included are recommendations and resources for further exploration.
The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb: A Spirituality for Leadership in a Multicultural Community (Book)
Eric H. F. Law, Author.
St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 1993.
This book examines what is called for to effectively lead a multicultural community. It includes biblical reflections, case studies, insight into cultural differences in the perception of power, and processes that have proven helpful to other multicultur
 ˇAlabadle! Hispanic Christian Worship (Book)
Justo L. Gonzalez, Author.
Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1996.
This book explores the wide variety of Hispanic Christian worship that exists in America today, at the same time celebrating the unifying celebratory aspects of Hispanic worship and the contributions of the Hispanic church to the church at large.
A Beginner's Guide to Crossing Cultures: Making Friends in a Multicultural World (Book)
Patty Lane, Author.
Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002.
A Beginner's Guide to Crossing Cultures addresses how one’s culture affects one’s behavior, how to nurture relationships with persons from other cultures, and how to develop a theological frame for cultural diversity.
 Buddhanet.net (Web Resource)
Sydney, Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc.
A Web resource affiliated with the Buddha Dharma Education Association, Buddhanet.net provides information and services across all Buddhist sects and traditions.
The Bush Was Blazing But Not Consumed: Developing a Multicultural Community through Dialogue and Liturgy (Book)
Eric H. F. Law, Author.
St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 1996.
Using Exodus 3 as a theological starting point, this book explores how congregational leaders can use dialogue and liturgy to build multiculturally inclusive congregations and how to create worship that is meaningful for all members of the community.
Church Planting in the African American Context (Book)
Hozell C. Francis, Author.
Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1999.
The authors address the importance of the vision for a new church, case studies of a variety of congregations, the central role of the pastor, and specific obstacles that may be encountered.
The Dignity of Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations (Book)
Jonathan Sacks, Author.
New York, NY: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2003.
This book analyzes the impact of globalization on the world. The author examines moral dimensions that should guide the globalization process: control, contribution, compassion, creativity, co-operation, conservation, and conciliation.
The Intrareligious Dialogue (Book)
Raimon Panikkar, Author.
Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999.
Author Raimon Panikkar offers insight for leaders of different faith traditions seeking to build a climate of mutual respect and understanding.
Leading Diverse Communities: A How-To Guide for Moving from Healing Into Action (Book)
Cherie R. Brown, George J. Mazza, Authors.
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2005.
Leading Diverse Communities will help leaders welcome diversity, work through their own stereotypes and misinformation, resolve conflicts, communicate across group lines, and develop vital intergroup leadership skills.
The Power of Stories: A Guide for Leading Multi-Racial and Multi-Cultural Congregations (Book)
Jacqueline J. Lewis, Author.
Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2008.
Through the inspiring stories of five pastors who have successfully created and led unified multicultural congregations, this book presents a complex psycho-spiritual analysis of what it takes to be such a leader.
Resolving Identity-Based Conflict in Nations, Organizations, and Communities (Book)
Jay Rothman, Author.
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
From Jay Rothman's years of professional mediation comes his synthesized approach to serious conflicts grounded in group identities and inadequate, inaccurate communications.
Responses to 101 Questions on Buddhism (Book)
John Renard, Author.
Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999.
Responses to 101 Questions on Buddhism presents the historical, cultural, theological, and spiritual aspects of Buddhism in a question and answer format.
United by Faith: The Multiracial Congregation as an Answer to the Problem of Race (Book)
Curtiss Paul DeYoung, Michael O. Emerson, George Yancey, Karen Chai Kim, Authors.
New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2003.
United by Faith combines a three-year national study of multiracial congregations with advocacy for racial integration in Christian churches.
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