TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ortiz,Manuel
TI  - The Hispanic challenge: opportunities confronting the church 
AV  - BV4468.O77.H577 1993 
PY  - 1993///
CY  - Downers Grove, Illinois
PB  - InterVarsity Press
KW  - Church work with Hispanic Americans
KW  - Hispanic Americans
KW  - Religion
N1  - 1 (pages (c)191.-194); 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; 2
N2  - "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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