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John_C said:

What do you think about the Korean congregations within the Presbyteries of the PCA? Is that a good model?

The ruling elders come to Presbytery, but I haven't seen much fellowship between the the Korean congregations and the others.

I'm not familiar with the Korean congregations within the PCA but I imagine unless they speak English, language would be a limiting factor. As far as fellowship with people from different backgrounds it can be very hard for some folks who tend to be introverted and intimidated. They can exist under the larger umbrella of a denomination like the PCA (or others) but they are more comfortable in churches made up of their own background because of cultural differences.

I have a friend who happens to be Japanese and he prefers to worship with people of his own race and background. So he belongs to a Japanese Christian Church here in the Chicago area. However, he and I meet as Christian businessmen monthly and we study the Bible and pray together. He's certainly not racist but has chosen to be a member of a Japanese church rather than look for a diverse one.


Wes

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