Show Notes
“Unity and being intercultural is not an add‑on to the gospel… it’s the very purpose of the church.” John Stevens
Many church leaders long to see their congregations reflect the diversity of their communities – but knowing the steps to take to grow a cross-cultural church can feel overwhelming, costly, or unclear.
In this church‑focused episode, Jason Roach is joined by Israel Olofinjana (Evangelical Alliance) and John Stevens (FIEC) to explore the biblical foundations for intercultural church – reflecting on the challenges we face, and offering a hopeful vision of churches where every culture is welcomed, heard and built up to reflect the beauty of God’s kingdom.
To dig deeper into how to grow a cross-cultural church, access our new leaders guide – visit www.lcm.org.uk/crosscultural
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