Identity formation in diverse churches

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Irwyn L. Ince Jr. Identity Formation In Diverse Churches. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/7072553e-b60c-463a-a0a9-69cad392862b.

I. L. I. Jr. Identity formation in diverse churches. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/7072553e-b60c-463a-a0a9-69cad392862b

Irwyn L. Ince Jr. Identity Formation In Diverse Churches. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/7072553e-b60c-463a-a0a9-69cad392862b.

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The Bible indicates that God intends for his church to represent humanity’s diversity. This representation is not expected simply in a global sense, but also as the church gathers in local diverse communities. This diversity benefits the church. Yet, American churches are overwhelmingly mono-ethnic. Since the church is so influential in forming its members’ identities, is the lack of diversity within most American churches detrimental to full identity formation in Christ? What are the benefits to identity formation when the church is healthy in diversity? The purpose of this study was to explore how people who experience belonging in a diverse church assess the impact the church has on their identity formation.

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