The Charge of The Chalice: The Davies Memorial Growth & Diversity Story - Softcover

Crestwell Jr., Rev. John T

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1424336783 ISBN 13: 9781424336784

Publisher: Movement Ministries, 2024

Synopsis

Do you desire to have a multicultural church? Why is Sunday morning the "most segregated hour in the country?" This book, Charge of the Chalice, tracks one congregations journey to become more diverse. Davies Memorial grew from less than 5% to nearly 40% diverse in three years. Read the compelling story of their struggles and successes.

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About the Author

Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. serves as the Minister of Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church. He is active in a growth plan to assist the church in expanding into a multiracial congregation. Under his leadership, Davies nears being 40% diverse. Prior to ministry, Rev. John has been a marketing and account executive, and director of advertising sales. He has also served as a marketing consultant for small to medium sized firms, specializing in providing advertising & marketing services, media buying, PR, fundraising, audio/video production services, and sales training. John currently serves on two UU boards, Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry (UULM), and The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF). John is author of the book, "Conversations: The Hidden Truth That Keeps The World From Being At Peace," published in 2001, and also "Charge of the Chalice" his newest book, which tells the story of Davies' growth and diversity. He is also an adjunct professor at Potomac College in Washington, DC, teaching Comparative Religion, Marketing, African American History, and Public Speaking. www.dmuuc.org

Review

"This is the most important book in our movement since Soul Work." --Paula Cole Jones, founder of ADORE (A Dialog on Race & Ethnicity)

"This is one congregations story of commitment, courage and creativity to become the beloved community. If your congregation shares the dream of becoming a multiracial/multicultural faith community, read this book and absorb its lessons. More importantly, study it with your ministerial staff and lay leaders." --Taquiena Boston, Director, Identity-Based Ministries, UUA

"I believe if you want to understand the dynamics of cultural change in a liberal congregation, this is a must read." --Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, District Executive, Joseph Priestley District, UUA

Edition details

• Publisher: Movement Ministries
• Publication date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1424336783
• ISBN 13: 9781424336784
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 81