“In this new life one’s nationality or race or education or social position is unimportant; such things mean nothing. Whether a person has Christ is what matters, and he is equally available to all.” 

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities”  —Stephen R. Covey

Half of LMC congregations are predominantly people of color. Realizing this fact is critical for mission. LMC worships in more than 11 different languages including: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Karen, Mara, Amharic, Swahili, Laotian, Nepali, and Creole.

The AAILT uses the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) as a primary tool to assess and increase intercultural competence within organizations.

The African-American Intercultural Leadership Team (AAILT), formally approved by the CEC as a ministry of LMC, addresses issues of race and intercultural competence. This group has focused leadership attention on racial issues within LMC. Its task is to help move leaders and members of LMC from minimalization toward acceptance and adaptation in the language of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)  .

The team is led by Bishop Al Motley, who Chairs the Conference Executive Council.

A letter from LMC Moderator