Crossing cultures with Jesus
Subtitle: sharing good news with sensitivity and grace
By: Katie J. Rawson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780830844388
Subjects: Witness bearing (Christianity); Christianity; Christianity and other religions; Intercultural communication
Description: You can be a missionary by crossing an ocean or by crossing the street. We now have unprecedented opportunities to meet people from every culture and nation. International study and global migration allow us to build relationships with Buddhists and Muslims, students from Singapore and workers from the Middle East. But how do we share the gospel with people from different cultures and worldviews? Crosscultural evangelism can be scary. But veteran crosscultural minister Katie Rawson shows how we can witness the way Jesus did, entering into people's worlds and drawing them into God-centered community. She equips readers to evangelize Jesus' way, depending on him as companion and guide and venturing out in joy to be and share good news. Filled with compelling stories, practical resources and relational tools, this guide gives crosscultural training and shows how you can share the gospel through story and diagram, with clear communication and authentic community.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The challenge and opportunity of crosscultural evangelism; title: Love at the heart of the universe: a completely good and beautiful God; title: Entering; title: Keeping in step with the spirit; title: Praying and exercising spiritual authority; title: Developing trust relationships; title: Examining worldview lenses: log and specks; title: Understanding value systems: honor, innocence, joy, and power; title: Drawing in; title: Communities that draw in: living and sharing good news; title: Conversion in community: five stages; title: Communication that connects; title: Stories that bring change: understanding and sharing the gospel; title: Making disciples in community.