Forty years ago today, on October 16, 1983, I was ordained to the gospel ministry at North Hills Baptist Church in Vallejo, California. Kneeling beside me during that Sunday night service was Brother Lonnie an African American pastor. What a joy it has been to serve the Lord and be a part of God’s big forever family. Most of the men who were a part of my ordaining council have gone on to the Lord. Pray that I stay faithful to the finish. It has been so good to know the Lord and serve him these many years.
Christian Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism is vital for followers of Jesus, here's why:
1. God is multicultural. He created all the races and thus loves all people. Since all people are created in the image of God every culture reveals something about God (Acts 17:26).
2. The Great Commission is multicultural. Jesus commands us to make disciples of all ethnic groups (Matthew 28:19).
3. Heaven will be multicultural. There will be people from every tribe, tongue, and nation around the throne (Revelation 7:9-10).
Because of these realities there is absolutely no place for racism or prejudice in the life of a Christian.