Bruce Reyes-Chow gave a presentation on embracing a multicultural approach. He discussed the concept of the "long tail" where niche groups have significant impact. He argued that churches like the PC(USA) should shift from a monolithic view to embracing their diverse congregations. Reyes-Chow also described finding a diverse group of people embracing openness and ambiguity at the Multicultural Baptist Church of Southern California where he preaches.
5. multicultural conference
A little introduction
rules: question, tweet, butt in, etc.
the long tale effect: the niche world
@breyeschow
6. multicultural conference
A little introduction
rules: question, tweet, butt in, etc.
the long tale effect: the niche world
my context: my multicultural life
@breyeschow
7. multicultural conference
A little introduction
rules: question, tweet, butt in, etc.
the long tale effect: the niche world
my context: my multicultural life
our reality: our monolithic life
@breyeschow
8. multicultural conference
A little introduction
rules: question, tweet, butt in, etc.
the long tale effect: the niche world
my context: my multicultural life
our reality: our monolithic life
one call: a niche made real
@breyeschow
9. multicultural conference
A little introduction
rules: question, tweet, butt in, etc.
the long tale effect: the niche world
my context: my multicultural life
our reality: our monolithic life
one call: a niche made real
@breyeschow
questions: you ask ‘em
27. multicultural conference
Niche impact on the PC(USA)
We must shift from a monolithic
self-understanding to one that
embraces a niche culture then...
@breyeschow
28. multicultural conference
Niche impact on the PC(USA)
We must shift from a monolithic
self-understanding to one that
embraces a niche culture then...
...develop, discover and embrace
multiple manifestations of what
it means to be presbyterian
today
@breyeschow
33. multicultural conference
What you find @MBCC
a church
traditioned gen y’s
reconstructed church
@breyeschow
34. multicultural conference
What you find @MBCC
a church
traditioned gen y’s
reconstructed church
city/sf lovers
@breyeschow
35. multicultural conference
What you find @MBCC
a church
traditioned gen y’s
reconstructed church
city/sf lovers
open sourced lives
@breyeschow
36. multicultural conference
What you find @MBCC
a church
traditioned gen y’s
reconstructed church
city/sf lovers
open sourced lives
embraced ambiguity
@breyeschow
37. multicultural conference
What you find @MBCC
a church
traditioned gen y’s
reconstructed church
city/sf lovers
open sourced lives
embraced ambiguity
intuitive diversity
@breyeschow
38. multicultural conference
What you find @MBCC
a church
traditioned gen y’s
reconstructed church
city/sf lovers
open sourced lives
embraced ambiguity
intuitive diversity
@breyeschow
institutional fluidity