[Update: Make sure to check out Coté Soerens's response to this post. She brings up some important points: "Yet, we are a long ways to go in the task of breaking long-held barriers to diversity and dialogue between communities in the US...The forces behind homogeneity in our church communities, such as discrimination, privilege, and inequality, demand holistic efforts based on tireless presence and practice." I'm happy Coté is one of the presenters at this year's conference.] One of the most distressing aspects of the Church Growth Movement is its reliance on homogeneity. Donald … [Read more...]