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Abstract

This article contends that the church’s call to embrace diversity and creative contextualization are essential to its faithfulness to the gospel. The church flourishes through varied expressions of Christian discipleship shaped by cultural contexts, and rather than striving for uniformity, it should embrace this multiplicity as a reflection of God’s nature and mission. By engaging different ecclesial traditions with appreciation, Christian communities can foster unity amid diversity, engage opportunities for growth, and enrich their witness. Ultimately, the article invites a renewed commitment to love, humility, and mutual learning, calling the church to embody an alternative story of reconciliation and hope in a divided world.

Author Bio

Laura Callarman (DMin, Abilene Christian University) Laura Callarman is a visionary leader dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, vocational discernment, and missional formation. A skilled communicator, researcher, and educator with a Doctor of Ministry from Abilene Christian University, she has designed transformative discipleship programs, taught undergraduate Bible and ministry courses, facilitated workshops, and mentored students and church leaders. She is passionate about nurturing vibrant, interdependent Christian communities in which people are empowered to live with purpose and align their lives with God’s mission.

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