"Some have given up on a biblical vision of racial justice, morality, and reconciliation. Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones have not. This book is a practical guide that gives up neither sober realism nor kingdom hope."

Russell Moore, editor in chief of Christianity Today

"'[Our] destinies are tied together.' Dr. King's insight is true for society as a whole and even more so for the church. This book provides a faithful and practical path for the church to pursue our unity mandate."

Justin E. Giboney, president of the AND Campaign

"In the last ten years, we have seen vivid reminders that we still have extensive work to do for racial reconciliation in our country and in our churches. If we were once able to think that these problems were behind us, recent struggles have madeit clear that they are not. As believers, we should not just want a resolution to the racial divides, but we should also want to see the people of God lead the way. As such, this work by Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones is an important contribution to this ongoing work that deserves a careful reading."

James K. Dew Jr., president and professor of Christian philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and coauthor of How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology

"What I love about this book is how Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones encourage a communal solution to a communal problem. So many treatments on this topic ask what people can do individually and don't seek larger transformation. Framing the book around liturgy and the habits that form us was a compelling contribution. I encourage all who long for unity instead of division to pick this book up. May it be in the church as it is in heaven."

Patrick Schreiner, associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World

"Questions of diversity, harmony, and reconciliation are unavoidable today. Most of us are somewhere between unprepared and unwilling to have these necessary conversations—which is a problem given that God intends the kingdom of heaven to include people from every tribe, nation, and tongue. To close the gap between God's intention for the kingdom and our personal preparedness, we need experienced Christian leaders with biblical vision and gracious hearts to shepherd us. This is precisely what Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones offer us with In Church as It Is in Heaven. Here's a book with potential for renewing the church's longing for the things God finds beautiful in the kingdom."

Thabiti M. Anyabwile, pastor of Anacostia River Church and author of What Is a Healthy Church Member?

"People often talk about how divided our churches are when it comes to race and ethnicity, but few local church ministers know where to begin to make practical changes. This is why I'm so thankful for In Church as It Is in Heaven. Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones speak not only from their theological training but their pastoral experience as well. They have lived it together, and we benefit from their wisdom."

Courtney Reissig, author of Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life

"Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones do the body of Christ a great service with their book. It allows readers to consider the joys and challenges of creating a multiracial Christian church and ministry. Such ministries are badly needed in a post-Christian America that is racially divided. But these ministries need to be accomplished with careful thought and planning. In Church as It Is in Heaven provides great insight that allows for such thinking and planning to take place."

George Yancey, professor of sociology at Baylor University and author of Beyond Racial Division

"As the authors express in this book, my heart and hopes for churches on earth have been guided by the eschatological vision of the church in heaven found in Revelation 7. In Church as It Is in Heaven helps us get there. It is outstanding; I could not put it down. Any church or Christian captivated by God's promise for his church in eternity will be blessed, convicted, edified, and encouraged by this work. Thank you, my brothers. What a gift you have given us."

Daniel L. Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Conviction, camaraderie, hope—these are just a few things I felt reading In Church as It Is in Heaven. Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones write not as those who have reached the destination but as those inviting us to come along with them on the journey of pursuing multiethnic congregations. Best of all, the book is rooted in Scripture and has a lot of practical advice. It brings a conversation often up in the clouds down to the ground. This is a welcome and welcoming guide for all those eager to show the world we are Jesus' disciples by the way we love one another."

Isaac Adams, lead pastor of Iron City Church and founder of United? We Pray

"In Church as It Is in Heaven casts a biblically and theologically grounded vision of a multiethnic community. Neither Jamaal Williams nor Timothy Paul Jones sugarcoat that vision. For them, being authentically multiethnic means intertwining dreams and broken dreams, rich and nearly impossible-to-maintain crosscultural relationships, promises and betrayal, stereotypes surfaced then broken. Many churches like the idea of being diverse but ditch the process when the road gets too bumpy and costly; a minuscule handful are authentically multiethnic in the fullest sense. In Church as It Is in Heaven is the still-unfolding story of one church in Kentucky that is refusing to abandon the process."

Paul Tokunaga, founder and president of MELD: Multi-Ethnic Leadership Development