Dustin Ahkuoi

Just read a post from a guy I went to college with that asks the question “Should Our Churches be Racially Segregated?” – Very thought provoking question. You can read the original post here.

This was my response to Adam’s post…

I think that culturally diverse is the way the church should be…I am all for “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” – Something tells me Heaven will be more like New York City than many cities down in the south : )

I honestly think the issue comes down to style and culture. We would like to think it comes down to the unifying gospel of Jesus…but folks are attracted to style. Music is huge which I’m not sure if that is good or bad. Most churches in America that are supposedly “integrated” are charismatic churches with a blended music style. Also there is the style of preaching (loud and declarative, calm and conversational, “reverent” and liturgical) – i think it is a simple as the lunch table at high school…people like their own culture.

I think that either a house church model that didn’t rely as heavily on certain types of worship might work…maybe even going without music and “worshipping” some other way that wasn’t as style specific. I also think a lot of practical relationship building outside of the church walls would be great by individual believers. Not relying on church small groups for community…but rather intentionally having your own diverse community that is not as easily divided by denomination or cultural music styles.

What are your thoughts?