Description: An engaging introduction to the experiences of multi-ethnic believers and a path by which to increase engagement and service to these diverse communities, this book is an inspiring call to action for all church leaders to harness the power of the third culture faithful in their midsts.
Review Quotes:
"This is a much needed resource for every church leader. The question of how to bridge cultural gaps with the gospel has never been so important. Third Culture Faithful gives practical steps that any church can take to reach their community with the gospel." --Josh Carter, senior pastor of Hyland Heights Baptist Church
"Mario Melendez has produced a must-read for church leaders and members with a true desire for ethnic diversity. Melendez offers biblical insight into how to reach and develop the leadership potential in third culture people to grow a biblically sound, yet culturally diverse church." --Lee E. Brand Jr., dean of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary of Memphis, Tennesse "Despite American society being more diverse than ever, many churches remain monoethnic. Third Culture Faithful focuses on the role multiethnic Christians play in helping to change this troubling reality. Melendez excels at explaining how third culture people can help to strengthen the church and serve as bridges between different ethnocultural groups." --Matthew Akers, associate dean of doctoral studies, director of the Hispanic Institute, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary "Unfortunately, the church has adopted racial categories in which a large percentage of the population simply do not fit, causing many to people to feel like they have no place among the people of God. Melendez--who is himself of Filipino, Cajun French, Spanish, and French descent--shows a better way to minister to and empower "third culture" people. A paradigm shifting resource!" --Miguel Echevarria, assistant professor, director of Hispanic Leadership Development, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary