Recently a famous television awards show was slammed for lack of diversity. The question, why are all the winners white, was posed.
Many folks from a conservative standpoint cringe at the word, “diversity.” Forced quotas and affirmative action come to mind that causes nervous opposition forces to dig in their heals.
But is diversity a dirty word?
In my experience the answer is no. While I am unsure that it is wise to force diversity, what is needed is for leaders to see the value of diversity for their organizations.
I recently was asked to write an article on addictions and, I felt I was ill equipped to do so alone. So I gathered as diverse a group I could to meet in order to discuss the important issue.
Diversity that explodes with God’s blessings includes participants such as people-of-color, white people, females, males, ethnic variety, old, young, differing educational levels, backgrounds and sexual orientations, folks with disabilities and those with more or less experience. I can testify to the fact that it probably was one of my better articles because it benefited from the ideas of so many people not like me.
And that’s precisely the point.
Everyone in the body is important and has a role to play, says Paul. The eye cannot say to the foot, I don’t need you,without negative consequences on the entire body. That’s because God has something special for your ministry from those who are different from you. Your organization will benefit greatly from diversity.
Most importantly, diversity honors the King of the Church. North Star can help you accomplish diversity in a way that benefits your ministry beyond your wildest imagination.
H. David Schuringa
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