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Moderator Introduction Aaron J. Babyar – SRS Managing Director

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Byron Johnson – Executive Director, VISION 9:38 Speaker Introduction Byron Johnson – Executive Director, VISION 9:38

Opening Doors for Successful Minority Involvement in Majority Culture Ministries

Overview Minorities who are involved in majority culture ministries typically face many challenges that are unique to them that causes them to be limited in both their personal spiritual growth and effectiveness in ministry. It even becomes more challenging as some of these minorities are recruited and challenged to join the majority culture ministry team. Addressing issues related to team dynamics, ministry expectations, and fundraising are just a few of the obstacles, but addressing them properly can potentially lead to exciting and fruitful ministry.

What is Necessary for Successful Minority Involvement OPENING DOORS What is Necessary for Successful Minority Involvement Identity of the minority must be understood Intentionality of the majority culture must be ubiquitous Influencing, not just assimilation, must be utmost Inclusiveness with integrity must be unpretentious

Identity of the Minority Must Be Understood OPENING DOORS Identity of the Minority Must Be Understood Right Color, Wrong Culture by Bryan Loritts C1, C2, C3

OPENING DOORS “Sociologist’s tell us that embedded within each ethnicity are various layers of culture. At one end of the culture spectrum are what we would label C1’s. These are individuals who while being of a specific ethnic minority have assimilated thoroughly into majority culture. Using my own ethnicity as an example (African-American), the image that should come to mind when thinking of C1 is Carlton Banks of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

OPENING DOORS “On the other end are what we would label C3’s. These individuals have refused to assimilate in majority culture. These are your rage against “the man” minorities, who look down on C1’s, labeling them at times as being “sell outs,” or “Uncle Tom’s”. Sticking with our acting motif, just think Ice Cube. If ever you see a film that has Ice Cube starring in it you know it’s a black movie (in every bit of a C3 sense).”

OPENING DOORS “There’s one other cultural layer tucked away in every ethnicity: C2’s. These are people who can navigate different ethnicities yet retain who they are in the process. They are unique individuals who have adapted well over time, to the point where they can genuinely relate to and enjoy the company of quite an eclectic crowd. Think Denzel Washington. In the past twenty years, Denzel’s roles have transcended ethnicity. Denzel would be just as comfortable hanging with Ice Cube as he would Carlton Banks.”

OPENING DOORS “I hesitate to say this, but oh well, let me just spit it out. Minorities have a leg up on our white brothers and sisters when it comes to being C2’s. Because America is still a racialized society (see Michael Emerson and Christian Smith’s Divided by Faith), minorities have to learn to “become” C2’s if we are going to be successful in a country dominated (from a power standpoint) by whites. We have to learn to speak your language, go to your schools and relate to you in meaningful ways if we want to truly eat some of the American pie.”

OPENING DOORS “The disheartening reality is that this is not a two way street. White people do not need to learn how to “become” when it comes to minorities to be successful. You can stay on your own side of the tracks, and huddle in your own nooks and be just fine without us. Yet the redemptive beauty is that not only do minorities have a leg up in their ability to become C2’s, but our white brothers and sisters can get there. It’s not going to happen by accident, though, you’ll have to be willing to take some dangerous and intentional steps to “become,” to get into our worlds, but it’s worth it.”

Intentionality of Majority Culture Must be Ubiquitous OPENING DOORS Intentionality of Majority Culture Must be Ubiquitous Not doing what is comfortable vs. doing what is Christ-like Specifically targeting minority ministry vs. the status quo ministry Being a learner vs. lording it over Understanding sovereign foundations Realize you could be speaking a different language Placing minorities in leadership vs. always having to be in control

Influencing, Not Just Assimilation Must Be Utmost OPENING DOORS Influencing, Not Just Assimilation Must Be Utmost Minorities must have a seat at the table Minority leadership must be trusted

Inclusiveness With Integrity Must Be Unpretentious OPENING DOORS Inclusiveness With Integrity Must Be Unpretentious Every culture/ethnicity must be celebrated and embraced Different isn’t bad, it’s just different

Managing Yourself During Support Raising Q&A As Leaders and Support Trainers – What to Secure and Establish Checking on Team Support levels Staff reporting on support maintenance time Allocating time for SMD Share staff experiences

Closing Join us next month: March 28 at 1 p.m. CST