Meeting Our Multifaith Neighborsby Brice H. Balmer |
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"Balmer uses personal stories of the ecumenical experiences in the multifaith community where he works. He cites biblical injunctions to build bridges to our neighbors of multifaith backgrounds. He supplies exhaustive information from cultural practice and religious observance to break down stereotypes between people of various faiths who now share the same space. Balmer's plea cannot be timelier." - Stanley W. Green, in the Afterword
Missional churches continually engage neighbors of different faiths, whether across the street or across the world. Meeting Our Multifaith Neighbors addresses some of the key issues for North American Christians who endeavor to be respectful of other religions as they share their own faith.
"Immigrants from around the world are changing the religious and cultural landscape of North America. Brice Balmer's book is a wise, practical and caring guide for those seeking to relate to their new neighbors. Drawing upon his own experience and the Christian virtues of hospitality and welcoming strangers Balmer's book helps navigate this new reality." - M. Darrol Bryant, author of Religion in a New Key
About the Author
Brice H. Balmer is chaplain at House of Friendship, a Christian non-profit human service agency that serves low-income people in Waterloo, Ontario, region. He has published many articles and produced a number of videos on poverty, homelessness and other social issues. Brice holds graduate degrees from University of St. Michael's College (Toronto), the University of Waterloo, and the Methodist Theological School (Ohio).