I’ve always been fascinated by how prayer works across cultures. There’s something beautiful about Christians from completely different backgrounds coming together in worship, whether they’re speaking different languages, coming from other traditions, or separated by thousands of miles. Prayer has this unique ability to connect us when everything else might divide us. When we talkContinue reading “The Power of Prayer in Cross-Cultural Discipleship”
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Mentorship in a Multicultural Discipleship Context
When you think about discipleship, what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s the image of someone walking alongside us, guiding us through the messy, beautiful journey of faith. That’s what mentorship is all about, and it’s one of the most crucial parts of discipleship. It’s not just about passing on information or teachingContinue reading “Mentorship in a Multicultural Discipleship Context”
The Role of Storytelling in Cross-Cultural Discipleship
Think about the last time a story really stuck with you. Maybe it was something your grandmother told you, or a moment when a friend’s experience made you see things differently. Stories have this incredible way of bypassing our defenses and speaking directly to our hearts. That’s exactly why storytelling has been, and continues toContinue reading “The Role of Storytelling in Cross-Cultural Discipleship”
Cross-Cultural Communication Skills for Effective Discipleship
When Jesus gave the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, telling His followers to “make disciples of all nations,” He wasn’t just talking about geography. He was talking about people, people with different languages, customs, and ways of seeing the world. And that’s where cross-cultural communication becomes so important for anyone serious about discipleship. Understanding HowContinue reading “Cross-Cultural Communication Skills for Effective Discipleship”
The Impact of Globalization on Discipleship
Think about how different our world looks today compared to just a few decades ago. We can video chat with someone on the other side of the planet, share ideas instantly across continents, and board a plane to practically anywhere. This interconnectedness, what we call globalization, isn’t just changing how we do business or communicate.Continue reading “The Impact of Globalization on Discipleship”
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Discipleship
When I think about making disciples across cultures, I’m reminded of how easy it is to miss the mark if we’re not careful. We carry our own cultural baggage into every interaction, our ways of communicating, our assumptions about what’s respectful, even how we understand faith itself. And if we want to truly connect withContinue reading “Bridging Cultural Gaps in Discipleship”
The Role of Contextualization in Discipleship
Think about trying to explain something important to someone who speaks a different language or comes from a completely different background. You wouldn’t just repeat the same words louder, right? You’d find ways to connect with their experience, use examples they understand, maybe even adjust your approach entirely. That’s essentially what contextualization is about whenContinue reading “The Role of Contextualization in Discipleship”
The Importance of Cultural Intelligence
Our world has never been more connected, yet somehow, we still struggle to truly understand each other across cultural lines. This challenge becomes especially important when we talk about global discipleship, sharing the Christian faith across vastly different cultures and contexts. The key to bridging these gaps? Something called cultural intelligence, or CQ for short.Continue reading “The Importance of Cultural Intelligence”
Understanding Other Cultures and Worldviews: A Biblical Perspective
When we think about engaging with people from different cultures, we can feel uncertain. What’s the right approach? How do we honor both our faith and their unique perspectives? The Bible offers us a rich framework for this—one that’s rooted in love, genuine curiosity, and the recognition that God’s heart extends to every corner ofContinue reading “Understanding Other Cultures and Worldviews: A Biblical Perspective”
Understanding Other Cultures and Worldviews
Understanding other cultures isn’t something you can just download like information. It’s messier than that, more personal, and honestly, humbling. Before jumping into the how, let me talk about the why. You might be thinking, “I’m respectful to everyone, isn’t that enough?” And look, basic human decency is crucial, obviously. But in today’s world, whereContinue reading “Understanding Other Cultures and Worldviews”
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