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The Hispanic challenge : opportunities confronting the church
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The Hispanic challenge : opportunities confronting the church

Author: Manuel Ortiz
Publisher: Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©1993.
Edition/Format:   Book : English
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"The Sleeping Giant" is the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S. - the Hispanic community. Hispanics, especially Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Mexicans, are changing society and the church. As a second-generation Puerto Rican, born and reared in El Barrio of New York City, Manuel Ortiz knows firsthand what it is like to be a Hispanic in the U.S. As a sociologist, he recognizes the exciting potential for the future  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Manuel Ortiz
ISBN: 0830817735 9780830817733
OCLC Number: 29315684
Description: 194 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents: Hispanics in the United States : a sociohistoric overview. Urbanization : the Hispanic reality ; A historical exchange ; Hispanic people in a new context --
Missiological/ecclesiastical issues. Protestant-Roman Catholic dialogue ; The poor and justice ; Reconciliation ; Ecclesiastical structure --
Leadership training and education. Issues in leadership training ; Leadership development ; Mentoring.
Responsibility: Manuel Ortiz.

Abstract:

"The Sleeping Giant" is the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S. - the Hispanic community. Hispanics, especially Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Mexicans, are changing society and the church. As a second-generation Puerto Rican, born and reared in El Barrio of New York City, Manuel Ortiz knows firsthand what it is like to be a Hispanic in the U.S. As a sociologist, he recognizes the exciting potential for the future of the church - if leadership development is undertaken. Ortiz first explores the unique needs and concerns of Hispanics in the U.S. Then he turns to key missiological issues, including Protestant-Catholic relationships, justice, racial reconciliation and ecclesiastical structures. Ortiz has interviewed numerous Hispanic leaders working in a variety of contexts and describes their models for ministry. Finally, the book focuses on leadership training and education, with a particular emphasis on developing second-generation leadership. The sleeping giant must not be ignored. This is a book that will awaken awareness of the possibilities of the Hispanic church.

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