One Neighborhood: Unity and the Character of God in the Intercultural Churches of Baltimore, Maryland
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2023-02-15
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Baltimore is filled with racial and socioeconomic segregation that goes all the way back to the late 1800s. While the laws that previously allowed segregation have changed, the scars and pain they produce still negatively affect the city to this day. Intercultural churches in Baltimore were created to bring together diverse people groups in a place where unity could prevail. Through interviews, readings, and visits, I researched intercultural churches in Baltimore to prove that, while sometimes challenging to create and maintain, they ultimately express God’s ideal creation and provide unity in a city with powerful division. This research does not argue that every church in Baltimore should become an intercultural church; instead, this research emphasizes that intercultural churches must be more prevalent in the city, so that people can have the opportunity to experience intercultural ministry and the richness that flows from it. Through establishing a common memory and relationship building, the increased presence of intercultural churches in Baltimore City will uphold biblical expectations to promote personal growth and city-wide impact, and reveal a more complete image of the nature and character of God.
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Intercultural Church, Diversity, Baltimore, MD, RISE Above Research Conference