Southern Baptists are one of the most diverse denominations in America, with more than 9,330 ethnic congregations — almost one in five Southern Baptist congregations. Many ethnic churches — from New Jersey to Oklahoma to Oregon — are excellent examples of what it means to be passionate followers of Jesus Christ with a heart for lost people of any background. Baptist Press offers these five ethnic congregations as snapshots of Southern Baptist diversity and role models of congregational health.
Below is a collection of articles and photo galleries highlighting different ethnicities within the SBC.
ARTICLES:
ETHNIC CHURCHES: Engaging Native Americans
ETHNIC CHURCHES: Arabic-language congregation reaches lost for Christ
ETHNIC CHURCHES: Unique Thanksgiving meal helps introduce Hmong to Gospel
ETHNIC CHURCHES: Multi-ethnic N.J. congregation shares Gospel worldwide
ETHNIC CHURCHES: Japanese church members live out faith, change lives
PHOTO GALLERIES:
Glorieta Baptist Church, Oklahoma City
Evangelical Arabic Church, Nashville, Tenn.
Twin Cities Hmong Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minn.
Bible Church International, Randolph, N.J.
Japanese International Baptist Church, Tigard, Ore.
