Write an essay (750-1000 words) that defines your philosophy of ministry as it applies to cross-cultural ministry. Include the following:

1) How do you believe Christians should relate to different ethnicities?

2) How should the local church address and interact with ethnic diversity?

3) How can you use, teach, and equip others to participate in multicultural ministry? Use at least 2 relevant academic references to support your ideas.

4) What is the biblical basis for your philosophy?

5) How do ethnic and cultural lenses influence biblical interpretation?

Recognize, but do not apologize for, the fact that you may have never considered these issues until this moment. A later assignment, built upon this one, will assume a greater understanding of the philosophy of cross-cultural ministry.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.