Description & Rationale

With a basic understanding of Cultural Intelligence from the previous chapter, as well as practical skills that are necessary for the leader to be effective within an increasingly multicultural global ministry context. In this competency we will discuss more specifically how to share the Gospel in a relevant way in specific cultures with the goal of transforming and redeeming culture rather than “destroying” culture. Proficiency in this competency will be achieved as the candidate learns specific skills necessary to bridge cultures and subcultures with the Gospel message.

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Syllabus: 7.20 Bridging Cultures

7.21 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

With a basic understanding of Cultural Intelligence from the previous chapter, as well as practical skills that are necessary for the leader to be effective within an increasingly multicultural global ministry context. In this competency we will discuss more specifically how to share the Gospel in a relevant way in specific cultures with the goal of transforming and redeeming culture rather than “destroying” culture. Proficiency in this competency will be achieved as the candidate learns specific skills necessary to bridge cultures and subcultures with the Gospel message.

Objectives

Upon completion of this competency the candidate should:

• Have a greater understanding of culture and the skills required to be a messenger of the Gospel between cultures.
• Learn the skills necessary in order to be a messenger of a Gospel that can transform and redeem cultures.
• Be able to design ministries that will be culturally relevant, able to reach beyond cultures/subcultures.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can provide guidance and input as the candidate begins to experiment with methods to reach into different cultures and subcultures within their own sphere of influence.

Core Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

                Discipling thru Intentional Relationships, Guide 2, Chapter 12.0 pp. 123-139.

                Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships, Guide 2, Chapter 4.2 pp. 125-146.

• The candidate will complete the Bridging Cultures Assessment.
• The candidate will also write a reflective 4-5 page summary paper based on the Assessment and the FOUR ways of viewing your community (Discipling thru Intentional Relationships, pp. 134-135) and steps you can take to bridge each of these.

Mentoring Goals

The goal of the mentor is to:

• Guide the candidate in their understanding of the need to bridge cultures and ways that they can learn to do this.

• Assist the candidate in developing the skills necessary to apply the skills necessary to bridge the Gospel between various cultures and subcultures.
• Using the Assessment Evaluations, the mentor will design a Development Plan for the candidate to better understand their role as a leader in sharing the Gospel across cultures as well as guiding others to bridge cultures in their ministries.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding how the candidate’s can take this new knowledge and implement it in their ministry.

Development Plan

• Based on the Evaluation, a Development Plan will be designed to help the candidate increase their skill set in learning to bridge various cultures.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.