The key to creating and growing a more unified and holistic church is the multi-ethnic and Christ-centered community that offers a strong connection between theology and practical ministry models, and that nurtures believers who are wrestling with what it means to be the church of the Bible today. Most books on racial reconciliation or multi-ethnic ministry center on the theological foundations, history, or social problem aspects of the topic.The Post-Black and Post-White Church offers a practical, hands-on blueprint for developing and sustaining a multi-ethnic and Christ-centered community. Written by Efrem Smith, an innovative and passionate African American leader of the Covenant Evangelical Church and founding pastor of Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this groundbreaking book shares his skills, experience, and wisdom for congregations who want to grow into a multi-ethnic, missional identity.The Post-Black and Post-White Church connects theology and practical ministry models for wrestling with what it means to be church in an increasingly multi-ethnic world that is polarized by class, politics, and race. The book embraces Jesus as one who was both Jewish and multi-ethnic and focuses on a theology of reconciled, multi-ethnic, and missional leadership.

Efrem Smith is the co-senior pastor of Bayside Church Midtown, located in Sacramento, California. He is also the co-owner of Influential LLC, a speaking, consulting, and coaching ministry, along with his wife, Donecia Norwood-Smith. He completed a doctor of ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and was granted an honorary doctor of ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the author of Raising Up Young Heroes; The Hip Hop Church; Jump: Into a Life of Further and Higher; and Killing Us Softly.