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Diversity is our strength
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

Diversity is our strength

I’m half South Korean and half Irish (with a little bit of Swedish thrown in). I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage one day, and kimchi and bulgogi another—a child of two worlds. The Christian faith never felt more fitting with one ethnicity over and against the other.

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Second generation is shaping ethnic ministry in New England
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

Second generation is shaping ethnic ministry in New England

If there is one specific characteristic of ethnic ministry in New England that can be noticed even throughout difficult times, it is that the second generation in our ethnic churches is doing well. During these past months, young ethnic leaders have been gathering regularly to learn from each other, encourage one another, and dream about the future of the ethnic church. It is interesting to note that their challenges are not only unique but common among different ethnic groups. During these conversations, that fact became very apparent as we traced specific characteristics to each ethnic group according to the perspective of these young leaders.

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People movement, God movement
Communications Director Communications Director

People movement, God movement

One of the great aspects of living in New England is the opportunity to interact with peoples of all tongues, tribes and nations. The multicultural diversity in this area is not only fascinating but also poses tremendous opportunities to further the Kingdom with the potential of impacting the whole world. World leaders are being formed in our universities here, and God has shifted the mission field to our neighborhoods. This reality also comes with some daunting challenges. 

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