pHow do churches build immunity from racial and ethnic tensions that threaten to divide rather than unite congregations Jacqui Lewis and John Janka believe that the answer lies in the development of multiracial, multicultural communities of faith.ppBorn of the authors' work with The Middle Project, an institute that prepares ethical leaders for a more just society, Paradigm is a collection of wisdom and best practices. Here you will find lessons, questions for conversation, and spaces for journaling. Use the workbook with your planning team, board members, lay leaders, and staff.ppTen essential strategies are presented to help build communities that celebrate racialethnic and cultural diversity br - Embracing Call and Commitment- Casting the vision - Managing Change and Resistance - Creating Congregational Identity - Building Capacity - Cultivating Community - Celebrating in Worship - Understanding Congregational Conflict - Communicating and Organizing - Collaborating in the Public Sq