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Abstract

Children’s ministry at a diverse church requires intentional pursuit of a multicultural and inclusive perspective. Without it, the gospel message is portrayed through a White, Eurocentric lens which, unintentionally, creates a barrier in the spiritual formation of children. This paper discusses the theological and sociological constructs that served as the catalyst for this project intervention, developed in the context of North Atlanta Church of Christ. Additionally, this project intervention produced a curriculum to be used with children’s ministry volunteers as they seek to embody an ethnorelative lens. The resulting curriculum is intended to be the start of a continuing conversation to guide multicultural churches toward expressing the fullness of God and thereby removing the spiritual barriers that occur when God’s story is presented through a dominant culture lens.

Author Bio

Jennifer Reinsch Schroeder (DMin, DMA) Jennifer, a former children’s minister, now serves in multiple roles at Abilene Christian University. In addition to directing Summit as part of her work with the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry, she teaches undergraduate courses in children and family ministry and is the director for the Center for Women in Christian Ministry. Jennifer earned her Doctor of Ministry degree from Abilene Christian University, and she, her husband, Greg, and their four children live in Abilene, TX.

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