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We all know the idea of
diversity. We live with it every day in almost every way. Even the
Apostle Paul tells us that there is a diversity of spiritual gifts
in our churches. My life is full of ethnic and cultural diversity.
Our pews are full of diversity in education, financial means, and
life experiences. But I also believe that our churches are full of
spiritual diversity; that is how each person experiences God and
reacts to that experience.
As leaders we need to
effectively relate and nurture each type.
HEADS
Some are only able to
experience God's grace through their minds.
HEARTS
These folks are open to God's grace
through relationships to others.
PILGRIMS They're on a spiritual
journey. Searching. Sharing.
MYSTICS
People who turn inward to embrace God.
SERVANTS They believe that believers
must be doers—being the hands and feet of God.
CRUSADERS Committed to a cause. In the
cause they find grace.
Each
approach is different, no right or wrong. We need them all.
In what
diverse ways might we create avenues for more people to experience
God's grace? In ministry and outreach, how can your church become
more spiritually diverse?
Peace and Grace
YOUTH
CONFERENCE
This
year the NAPF/HOPE Youth Conference will be at the William and
Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia. Join us June 28 through
July 2, 2003, for a great week of Faith, Fellowship, and Fun.
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