This past weekend I had the opportunity to hang with Vineyard City Church in Buffalo, NY. Saturday we had a forum on race and invited local leaders and followers of Jesus to participate. Then I preached on Sunday morning and hung out with the leaders on Sunday night. It was a jam packed weekend that left my mind swirling with thoughts on diversity and being a multiethnic church. Here are some questions that remain in my mind:
How come the majority of multiethnic churches are led by white men?
If different ethnic churches share the same building can they be considered a multiethnic church? If not then what steps could they take to achieve that?
When planting a church in a neighborhood filled with multiple ethnic churches how do you cast vision for a multiethnic church?
Where do you draw the line between intentionality and God’s sovereignty when seeking to be a multiethnic church? Or do you draw a line?
I came to share my story and experience and left with more questions than answers. I guess that’s life. Buffalo is an amazing place full of diversity and God is doing amazing things. I will keep her, Vineyard City Church, and all the organizations who are pursuing God’s kingdom in my prayers
