God calls to himself people of every tribe, tongue, and nation. It is our hope that, as a movement, we become more and more effective in serving students and faculty of every ethnicity and culture.
Learn what culture is and how cultural differences may arise in ministry
See Jesus’ approach to ministering across cultures
Find out how to use the Approaching Differences Diagram, a tool for navigating cultural differences
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A Vision for Ministering Across Cultures
Introduction
Before we begin . . .
Lesson 1: Crossing Cultures for the Sake of the Gospel
Lesson 2: What is Culture?
Lesson 3: What Does Scripture Say About Crossing Cultures?
Lesson 1: The Approaching Differences Diagram
Lesson 2: The Red Line or Green Line?
Check for Understanding (Quiz)
Lesson 1: Assessing Your Entry Attitude
Lesson 2: Assessing Your Responses to Dissonance
Lesson 3: Which Line Will You Choose?
Closing Remarks
Before you go . . .
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Summary of the course in a quick, 3-page format, perfect for a quick review on the go!
One way to cultivate an attitude of openness is to engage in intentional reflection and prayer.
Reflect on some of the aspects of critical and curious responses to cultural dissonance.
In this collection you will find: a video that explains the Approaching Differences Diagram and a downloadable graphic for use in a presentation or handout
This animation introduces the diagram and how to use it to help us have positive cross-cultural interactions.
The Approaching Differences Diagram is a vital tool for loving and working well across cultures, both domestically and internationally.
