In recent years, a sense of community has declined throughout the United States. This trend is especially evident among younger generations, whether measured by civic participation, political involvement, or religious affiliation. Central Community Church--an intercultural congregation located in Tampa Bay's urban corridor--has responded to this trend by promoting "community" as an organizational metaphor. The Diversity Paradox: Seeking Community in an Intercultural Church explores the ways in which that metaphor was co-constructed by Central Community's racially/ethnically diverse leaders...
In recent years, a sense of community has declined throughout the United States. This trend is especially evident among younger generations, whether m...
