Shows what it takes to lead a
multicultural / multiethnic congregation.

By Jacqueline J. Lewis
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“This fascinating book offers practical, realistic, andinspirational examples of congregational leaders who have successfully met the challenges of leading multicultural congregations to become unified communities through the power of storytelling.”
— Virgilio Elizondo, Professor of Hispanic and Pastoral Theology, University of Notre Dame

“American religion, like the demographic landscape of the country itself, continues to dramatically shift and change, demanding leadership with the capacity to navigate multiracial, multicultural, and multireligious borders. The Power of Stories is an evocative book that artfully weaves together an impressive number of sources, including textual analysis, exegesis, multiculturalism, change theory, theology, identity development, and social ethics, to name but a few. Lewis mines this diversity of sources to uncover the essential competencies required to lead on the emergent religious border. Her book is a much-needed resource for those interested in religious leadership, including those with years of experience, as well as those training for ministry.”
— Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, Academic Dean, Suzanne Radley Hiatt Professor of Feminist Pastoral Theology & Church History Episcopal Divinity School

“Jacqui Lewis presents complex psycho-spiritual analysis of pastors that is fitting for the complex cultural terrain they inhabit. This book is packed with resources that range from divergent theoreticalapproaches and personal narratives, to sample strategies from Lewis’ own pastoral ministry. She takes on the current challenge of multicultural and multiracial ministry by pushing the boundaries of an interdisciplinary and multivocal method and pointing the way for pastoral leaders who want to be ‘change agents for God’s vision of Shalom’.”
— Traci C. West, Associate Professor of Ethics and African American Studies, Drew University Theological School

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