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Dr. Daynette

This is what Stranger to Neighbor Ministry looks like in the church…..

This is a true “Awaken Our Hearts” story and a vision of intentional discipleship towards making Christ known.


Many times I have written about embracing diversity and inclusion, especially in areas of church leadership. The story below highlights how one church through their openness of welcoming someone who was different from them, found a pastor willing to partner with them to reach the beloved across ethnic boundaries.  This is the fruit of the vine in real time. 


My Prayer is found in John 17…Please pray with me


“Father, it’s time. Display the bright splendor of your Son, so the Son in turn may show your bright splendor. So put him in charge of everything human, so he might give real and eternal life to all in his charge. And this is the real and eternal life. That they know you, the one and only true God and Jesus Christ, whom you sent”. Amen.


Awaken Our Hearts!

The Church Diversity Conversation We Aren’t Having

By Dr. Daynette • 11 May, 2017
How will you begin to welcome the stranger to share the Gospel and love of Christ? 

How to Re-Think Church

By Dr. Daynette • 04 May, 2017
Church communities are changing their ways. What's the best way to discover it? Read on...

Come, Come, Whoever You Are…the doors are open. May we affirm that truth with our acts of hospitality. And, in our midst, may there always be room for one more. — Rev. Alicia Forde

By Dr. Daynette • 11 Apr, 2017
I love a great quote when I see one.  Over the past few weeks I have been preparing to speak to pastors in North Carolina about reaching community.  Multicultural ministry remains a buzz word, especially in homogenous churches claiming diversity.  But here’s the truth.  True diversity begins when twenty percent of your congregation is differentContinue reading

What’s Next?

By Dr. Daynette • 16 Nov, 2016
The division in our nation is national news. As we gather in the comfort of pews in the coming months, some joyfully breathe a sigh of relief and some fear for what’s ahead. We continue to hear our world in terms of us and them. What is next for our nation? As people of God,Continue reading

In The Air

By Dr. Daynette • 30 Sep, 2016
  “Love is in the air In the whisper of the tree Love is in the air In the thunder of the sea And I don’t know if I’m just dreaming Don’t know if I feel safe But it’s something that I must believe in And it’s there when you call out my name” TheContinue reading

Engaging your church for diversity and inclusion — An Assembly workshop reflection

By Dr. Daynette • 14 Jul, 2016

10 Signs Your Church Should Invest in Intercultural Ministry

By Dr. Daynette • 28 May, 2016
Are you serving the changing demographics of your community? 

One Thing Your Congregation Can Teach You About Diversity

By Dr. Daynette • 14 Apr, 2016
Diversity is one of the most misused words spoken in our churches today.  I often hear pastors and church leaders speak of diversity, but diversity is a very broad term.  Here’s the question to help you move your church towards understanding the full range of meaning of the word.  Is there an intercultural ministry mindsetContinue reading

Quick Tips About Intercultural Ministry

By Dr. Daynette • 04 Apr, 2016
If we seek boundless ministry, we must be willing to step outside our own boundaries and engage in change.

Are you prepared?

By Dr. Daynette • 23 Mar, 2016
I believe our very nature is to stay where we are, with what we know.  Moving outside our comfort zones often becomes the challenge. Recently someone asked me, “How can we really serve our community in new ways? I believe the answer lies in the question, “Are you prepared to serve the changing demographics ofContinue reading
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