Building bridges to include those who are racially, culturally and ethnically different.
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God's family reflects diversity and He desires for His children to intentionally live an intercultural life—a life that INCLUDES the other.
INCLUDED not only tells you that you matter, but that you're wanted, you belong and you're on the team.
INCLUDED uses storytelling, diversity coaching and other methods to help you fully enjoy the benefits of a well-rounded, interculturally healthy life.
Created with the busy adult in mind, INCLUDED uses a multifaceted Bible-based approach over 7 weeks, designed to help you further develop your intercultural competency.
A collaborative learning style that fosters healthy, intercultural conversations through group discussions.
Each class offers a myriad of thought-provoking exercises designed to guide you through perspectives different from your own.
Three Study Guides, three Reflection Guides and other supplemental materials to help maximize your intercultural competence.
Our INCLUDED stories (books, movies, personal interactions) help you absorb the message, engage the experience and strengthen your perspective.
INCLUDED utilizes a three-course approach that takes you through three distinct journeys. Think of INCLUDED much like the foundation of a suspension bridge. To move across the bridge, simply complete the following courses:
Each course runs seven (7) weeks. Given the break between courses, it will take approximately one year to complete the entire program.
This 15-minute confidential assessment, developed by Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), shows you where you fall on the five-stage continuum shown in the "IDC" graphic below. The cost of your assessment is incorporated into your INCLUDED registration fee, so there is no additional charge.
The Study Guides will equip you with practical, theological and biblical strategies that will help you increase your level of intercultural competence and live a more inclusive, Christ-like lifestyle.
The Reflection Guides are designed for you to unearth personal discoveries; spending time in prayer and reflection during the course is a key component that will allow you to maximize this experience.
Register for the course and receive an objective snapshot of your current level of intercultural competence after taking the IDI Assessment. Then, the INCLUDED process truly gets going as you begin your path toward developing and strengthening your intercultural competence—in order to model Christ-likeness inside and outside the church!
Dr. David Ireland is founder and senior pastor of Christ Church, a 9,500-member multisite congregation in North Jersey representing over 70 nationalities. Former diversity consultant to the National Basketball Association, Dr. Ireland has led chapel services for the New York Giants, New York Jets and at the U.S. Pentagon. Ireland, a dynamic teacher, has traveled to more than 75 nations and built a reputation of teaching culturally relevant messages that inspire and empower his global audiences. He is a well-respected, executive coach and columnist contributing to such media outlets like Fox News, Huffington Post and OprahMag.com. Dr. Ireland is the author of over 20 books including One in Christ and Raising a Child Who Prays. Ireland has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows includingThe Dr. Phil Show, The CBS Evening News, The 700 Club and Focus on the Family. Through his community development corporation, he offers a home for victims of domestic violence. Read More...
The Rev. Ireland holds an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering (Fairleigh
Dickinson University), a graduate degree in civil engineering (Stevens Institute of Technology), a master’s degree in theology (Alliance Theological Seminary). He has an earned Ph.D.
in organizational leadership (Regent University) and completed post-doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania and is a candidate for a postgraduate degree in social
innovation from the University of Cambridge in England. Dr. Ireland was recently appointed as a member of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Faith-Based Initiatives. He serves on the
boards of Nyack College and Alliance Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Dr. Marlinda Ireland, have been married since 1984 and have two adult daughters and a son-in-law.
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He is a charismatic speaker, and the appeal of his sermons... is that they focus in the Bible... as pratical guide for everyday life.
The New York Times
Every teaching of Dr. Ireland gives you the details and wisdom of a Ph.D., but also the love and compassion of a child.
Kurt Warner Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback
I admire the ministry of this church [Christ Church] and what you [Dr. Ireland] try to do to bring our community together.
Jon Corzine Former New Jersey Governor