The Hispanic Challenge: Opportunities Confronting the Church

By Manuel Ortiz

Book Overview

"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 first-hand 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.Oritz 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 reconcilliation 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830817735
• ISBN13: 9780830817733
• Release Date: December 1993
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"