The future of the church in America is increasingly multicultural—compelling leaders to be intentional about fostering environments where diverse cultures can thrive together. Juan Carlos Heredia, Spanish Ministry Pastor at Houston’s Sugar Creek Baptist Church, joins Doug for this eye-opening episode of The Intentional Churches podcast to discuss the evolution of Hispanic ministry, the importance of personal ownership in evangelism, and how churches can strategically integrate different cultural groups without forcing assimilation.During their conversation Juan Carlos shares his personal story of growing up between Ecuador, Mexico, and the U.S., how his calling led him into ministry, and the challenges of leading a Spanish-speaking congregation. He also gets into why Houston is a strategic hub for global missions and how its diversity presents both opportunities and challenges for churches.This timely episode offers practical advice for churches looking to engage Hispanic communities, emphasizing the need for leadership that understands both cultures and the importance of contextualizing ministry without losing the gospel’s core message.The Intentional Churches Community is free-to-join online community platform designed to foster individual growth while nurturing collective wisdom and best practices from church leaders like yourself from across the country. Get started with your free account at intentionalchurches.com/communityDon’t forget to reserve your spot for the Intentional Churches Conference in April here: https://www.intentionalchurchesconference.com New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://intentionalchurches.com/radical-alignment Website: https://intentionalchurches.com            The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C         The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches         Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/         Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches          X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches  CHAPTERS:00:00 - The Importance of Tools in Evangelism00:17 - Welcome & Introduction to Juan Carlos Heredia01:42 - Juan Carlos’ Background and Calling to Ministry04:59 - The Diversity of Houston as a Mission Field07:14 - Integration vs. Segregation in Houston’s Cultural Landscape09:09 - Challenges of Hispanic Ministry in America12:35 - Creating a Culture of Invitation and Evangelism15:19 - How Sugar Creek Integrates Spanish Ministry19:10 - The Future of Multicultural Church Partnerships24:54 - Practical Steps for Assimilation Without Assimilation30:44 - Personal Ownership of the Great Commission33:35 - Using Events as Evangelistic Tools37:22 - The Challenge of Retaining Young Generations in Faith40:08 - Final Thoughts & Leadership Challenge

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