
Training for Culturally Inclusive Ministry
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Programmes that are consistent with the needs of the particular Associations and the churches within them, the different Colleges, and Baptist House
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Associations have the opportunity to have a bespoke ‘We Belong’ conference on healthy multi-cultural church for their region eg LBA in 2010 and HEBA in 2011.
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RJG seek to ensure there is a seminar or session as part of the Baptist Assembly programme that addresses racial justice issues.
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RJG is developing a descriptor for a module on healthy multicultural church to form part of the programme of modules Baptist colleges offer ‘lay’ students.
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RJG supports the development and extension of alternative patterns of assessment (eg the Portfolio route option for accredited ministry which is currently only available in LBA).
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A programme for ministerial formation and training in cross-cultural understanding
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Racial Justice Awareness sessions are offered over 1-3 days for ministerial students at Baptist Colleges.
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A number of Baptist colleges offer students an overseas trip to enable cross-cultural understanding.
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RJG seeks to encourage Baptist Colleges/Associations to have modules, Theological Reflection days and learning contracts (including reading lists) for NAMs, which include further learning opportunities around building healthy multicultural churches.
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A programme for leaders of churches attempting to become more fully multicultural
It is suggested that these seminars are delivered by RJG recommended facilitators.