Date of Award
Fall 2025
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Committee Chair
Steven R. Harmon
Abstract
Churches across the globe are constantly being reshaped by issues of interculturality, global migration and questions of power and belonging. As churches deal with these dynamics, in our globalized world, it is important for them to have the tools and skills necessary to lovingly reach out to people of all cultures and differences. Reaching people of diverse backgrounds is a part of the Central Commission that Christ commanded for His Church in Matthew 28:19-20. This project explores how developing a high Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is essential for the Church. CQ can help churches lovingly connect with and embrace people of all cultures and differences, and to show and share the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Furthermore, this project illustrates how CQ applies to break barriers of division and interrupting cycles of systemic injustice. Moreover, this project shows how developing CQ can help churches grow into diverse, intercultural communities, united in Christ and worshiping God together, which is a part of God’s vision for the body of Christ.
Citation Information
Rhodes, Sumner Brichelle, "Developing Cultural Intelligence Skills at GracePoint International Church in Gastonia, North Carolina" (2025). Doctor of Ministry Projects. 76.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/divinity_etd/76
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