ETHNIC LEADERSHIP Report to LEX Board By Ron Chu Feb 16, 2011

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE CRCNA needs to become more diverse Ethnic leaders need to be raised to bless our denomination and make her rich with diverse culture CRCNA has rich reformed tradition of faith which needs to be shared with other ethnic churches and leaders CRCNA needs to strategically identify, train and raise ethnic leaders

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Partnership with EMC of HM Partnership with established CRCNA churches Partnership with classis and regional leaders Partnership with supporters

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Identify, train and equip 5-10 ethnic leaders each year for next five years Some of these ethnic leaders will be supported to grow their ethnic churches. Others will be ministry catalysts and bridge builders into their communities. These ethnic leaders will integrate into the larger church/denomination

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Annual retreat Continual training and mentoring Learning about CRCNA: polity and history  Bible  Theology  Practical ministry: preaching, worship, sacraments  Leadership development (character and competence)

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Ethnic churches are small Ethnic people are low income Ethnic leaders are poor and cannot afford to study and/or minister Ethnic leaders need financial supporting partners

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Support 5-10 ethnic leaders for next 5 years: – $1000 to $1500 per month depending on location and situation Cost for annual retreat Cost for mentorship and coaching Cost for regular training (Partnership with HM, Candidacy Com, EMC?)

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Finalize concept and funding proposal to pursue funding opportunities Explore possibility of partnering with the proposed joint (CRCNA and RCA) church planting institute Identify and build data base of potential immigrant leaders Continue partnership discussion with EMC and other agencies within CRC, and build consensus around proposal

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Ronald Chu was contracted Work with KM/EM pastors Initial communication with EMC Issues and needs identified Identified ethnic leaders and began training/mentoring relationship, but…

ETHNIC LEADERSHIP THE NEED PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL THE TRAINING THE CHALLENGE THE SUPPORT PLANS WHAT LEX HAS DONE Question: In what specific ways can the board support raising ethnic leaders?