God’s Mosaic is a very readable, yet rich, guide to intercultural church life from Hans Euser, whose decades of experience in planting and leading multi-ethnic churches in the Netherlands give this book unique depth. With both theological insight and practical wisdom, it’s a resource to return to often and recommend widely.
Adam Martin, International Director of Intercultural Churches
God’s Mosaic is an invitation to rediscover the church as a living expression of unity in diversity. Written for leaders, pioneers, and believers who already have experience with intercultural ministry—or who sense its urgency—this book offers both deep theological grounding and practical guidance for everyday church life.
In Part One – The Why, Euser lays a strong biblical-theological foundation. He traces the vision of intercultural community back to the very heart of the Triune God. Unity in diversity is not a modern strategy but a divine intention woven throughout Scripture. The Father moves history toward a richly varied humanity; the story of Babel is reframed not merely as judgment but as a “diversity accelerator.” Israel itself, Euser shows, was never culturally monolithic but internally diverse. In the Gospels, Jesus widens the circle further—embracing Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles alike; friend, stranger, and even enemy. The Holy Spirit then propels believers beyond cultural boundaries, following the missionary impulse of Paul who, from Antioch onward, plants intercultural communities across the known world.
Part Two – The What shifts from theology to lived reality. Here Euser shares personal stories and case studies, most notably the development of an intercultural church the Netherlands. He offers an honest and detailed portrayal of what such a community looks like in practice providing readers with concrete insight into an intercultural congregation.
Part Three – The How is distinctly practical. Seven “keys” address the real challenges leaders and members face. Euser explores personal struggles such as insecurity, pride, and disappointment, drawing on the biblical journey of Peter—from avoiding Cornelius and clashing with Paul to ultimately embracing outsiders in love. He gives thoughtful guidance on worship and liturgy, including five principles for gatherings inspired by 1 Corinthians 14. He tackles theological diversity with pastoral clarity, showing how Romans 14–15 can foster constructive dialogue among Eastern Orthodox believers, African Pentecostals, Dutch Reformed Christians, and many others. Cultural, relational, spiritual, and organizational challenges are not only named but actively addressed. In discussing group dynamics, Euser explains how intercultural churches can unintentionally fragment—and how those barriers can be intentionally broken.
Hans Euser writes not merely as a theorist but as a seasoned practitioner. He is the leader of a national Dutch network of intercultural churches, a church planter of ICF Veenendaal, and a pioneer behind the café-church initiative BLEND in Rotterdam, where community life and faith intersect in everyday neighborhood spaces. He is married to Carolien and together they have three children.
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