The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Race in the Church

I think it's wrong to make it a "goal" to achieve greater racial diversity in our churches, Reformed or otherwise. That shouldn't be our focus. First thing you know you'll be thinking like our government and developing entitlement programs and affirmative action. That's nonsense! Our goal should be to please God, preach the Gospel, and welcome those who the Lord calls. Irregardless of race or ethnic background! The church should be color blind and view those who come to gather with the church not so much as black, whites, or hispanics but as souls who bear the image of God. That's not to say this is not a real challenge practically.



We can't completely overlook our differences. After all we even have differences within ethnically pure churches of one race between generational interests, intellectual, and economic status. But when you introduce different cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds you will find that even people who love the Lord will have many long standing differences.

I happen to attend a Reformed church which is racially diverse and have attended others that are also. We even have diversity within our church Council. It's a beautiful thing to behold and yet there are many challenges as well. The key is to open your heart to those who are interested in worshiping with you and getting them involved in the life of the church. Let me just say there's a BIG difference between talking about it and practicing it.


Wes