The Hispanic Challenge

<P>The Sleeping Giant is the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S.--the Hispanic community. Hispanics especially Puerto Ricans Cubans and Mexicans are changing society and the church. As a second-generation Puerto Rican born and reared in El Barrio of New York City Manuel Ortiz knows first-hand what it is like to be a Hispanic in the U.S. As a sociologist he recognizes the exciting potential for the future of the church--if leadership development is undertaken.Oritz first explores the unique needs and concerns of Hispanics in the U.S. Then he turns to key missiological issues including Protestant-Catholic relationships justice racial reconcilliation and ecclesiastical structures. Ortiz has interviewed numerous Hispanic leaders working in a variety of contexts and describes their models for ministry. Finally the book focuses on leadership training and education with a particular emphasis on developing second-generation leadership.The sleeping giant must not be ignored. This is a book that will awaken awareness of the possibilities of the Hispanic church.</P>