Spiritual Formation
True or False:
Emotional health is not important for Christians.
False. Emotions are part of our humanity and what it means to be image bearers of God.
True or False:
Churches are the chief instruments of advancing God's kingdom.
True!
True or False: Language learning is ministry.
True!
__________ ____________ is a person's capability to function effectively in a variety of cultural contexts both internationally and domestically.
Cultural Intelligence
True or False:
Eschatology seeks to answer central anthropological questions concerning the ways of life of living human beings.
FALSE
Ethnography as a method seeks to answer central anthropological questions concerning the ways of life of living human beings.
Name at least three practices that can help our spiritual formation.
The reading and preaching of the Word, corporate worship, confession, the daily office, acts of service, sabbath, circles of trust, solitude, silence, sacraments, etc.
Why should we love the church?
The church is the bride of Christ. If Christ loves the church, we should love it too!
When it comes to language learning, we should trust our __________ over our _________.
We should trust our ears over our eyes.
True or False: You should completely reject your own culture in order to best adapt to the new culture you live in.
False. Wisdom and discernment are needed here. Keep in mind that you were always meant to have a home culture which doesn't change.
Having a specific ___________ _________ in mind can help us focus our ethnographical research.
Having a specific guiding question in mind can help us focus our ethnographical research.
What passage in Hebrews reminds us that personal holiness is necessary?
Hebrews 12:14:
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
About how many Christian denominations are there?
35,000!
"The world will know we are Christ's by our love for one another."
What Scripture passage offers a biblical model for language learning?
1 Cor 9:19-27
What are the four primary CQ Capabilities?
CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Strategy, CQ Action
How can we test our cultural assumptions?
Ask questions in the moment, compare other similar situations, ask one or multiple cultural informants.
What are two things a Rule of Life should NOT be?
Legalistic, unchanging, a burden, a sin if broken.
Where can we find a description of the fellowship and practices of the first believers?
Acts 2:42-47
How does language learning demonstrate being a servant?
It shows humility, love, and an ability to flex and adapt for those you minister to.
Knowing how the value of time changes from Mexican to American culture is an example of?
CQ Knowledge
What Scripture passage demonstrates the importance of observation and cultural learning for cross-cultural ministry?
Acts 17:16-34.
What are at least three benefits of the daily office?
Structure, routine, regular Bible reading, complements other spiritual practices, a reminder of God's presence throughout the day.
What key practices of the first believers can our own churches learn from?
Gathering in person, gathering in small groups as well as large, the Lord's Table, submission to the apostles' teaching, prayer, generosity, collaboration, awe at the work of the Spirit, etc.
What are two ways to establish yourself as a learner?
Validate the role to yourself through self-talk, put yourself out there and tell others, act like you're a learner.
How can you increase your CQ Drive?
Explore the culture, watch movies, join new social groups, read books, listen to music, lean into an aspect of the culture that you enjoy.
What did Paul have to learn about the Athenians to be an effective witness to the them?
He knew about their poets, idols, worship, intellectualism, values, worldview, and philosophy.