Introduction The book I am going to critique is “Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility. The author is Duane H. Elmer (Ph.D., Michigan State U.) who is director of the Ph.D. program in educational studies and is the G. W. Aldeen Chair of International Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Elmer starts the book by saying that Servanthood can be a burden and challenging. It is so true because just encountering people anytime can be overwhelming, but to tackle them in another culture is even more stressful to many. Since more cultures are crossing geographical boundaries, it seems that it would be much easier to be a servant for Christ. Elmer says, the “focus is relational …show more content…
This is a way to accomplish an effective servanthood ministry. Elmer wrote about God and His message according to the Bible. The challenges that goes along with cross cultural ministry and how to be able to communicate to others of another culture. Jesus’s examples in the Bible and the challenges He had to deal with can help to accomplish a better understanding in ministering to other cultures. Summary In this book, “Cross-Cultural Servanthood”, Elmer have 14 chapters to this book, but he has divided the chapters into three different parts. The first part is dealing with the basic perspectives concerning servanthood. Elmer quotes, “Servanthood: It’s burden and challenge”, and Humility. Elmer tells us that our first model for servanthood is Jesus. “He also says, “we must follow him in his humble servant role, not in his Lord and Christ roles.” The next section is pertaining to the process in servant hood. There are seven steps of process: • Openness •
In January, BTB will present a third study, “Life of the Kingdom Man.” In this video, Evans notes that a system of authority exists in God’s Kingdom. Christian men are under Christ’s authority and have a responsibility to fulfill. Doing that is the way to blessing for the Kingdom Man.
James Farmer Jr. was born in Marshall, Texas on January 12th 1920. His Mother was a school teacher while his father, James Farmer Sr., was a Methodist minister and was among the first African American men in the entire state to earn a PhD. Farmer was accepted at the early age of 14, skipping grades to Wiley College which resided in his home town. In 1938, his intellectual talent would lead to his graduation and move to Howard University in Washington, DC, where he would go on to study religion. His master's thesis examined a unity of economics, religion, and race. During his time there, he joined a debate team and became an exceptional part of it.
Hi Erick, This servant leader is about the nicest inspired motivation, and I agree that one should never expect payment for doing a good job. The rewards are being able to help others and in return is job satisfaction. I tell myself this every day when I walk into my unit. The servant leader ultimately creates a caring world, and it showed by inspiring you to pursue a degree.
One Life, by Scot McKnight, was an appealing testament of how we should go about life in a way that reflects God’s mission and plans for His people. The purpose for this book was so common people reading are, hopefully, influenced to live out their “one life” for God. McKnight explains, in great detail, of what God’s intentions are for us. He also provides the reader with many options on how to overcome temptations we face. This book was discussing several obstacles that may seem as a concern, but are also great descriptions on what every human may run into; however, it is also very clear in McKnight’s writing, that we can abstain from those worldly desires.
2. How would your supervisor describe your followership? My supervisor would describe my followership as motivating and eager to take direction. I take direction and use it as a tool to help me lead others. Most importantly, my supervisor would describe my followership as service before self because I understand that
Three elements were shared that is essential for churches and people to shift and engage the missional renaissance: (1) The emergence of the altruism economy, (2) The search for personal growth, and (3) The hunger for spiritual vitality. These are the starting
Several Sunday mornings ago, a local church had a missionary as a guest speaker, and his speech appealed to the congregation through his incorporation of ethos, logos, and pathos. The missionary began his speech by stating that he had originally planned to become a pastor after graduating from seminary, but after receiving his degree he felt led to use his skills to assist the less fortunate. He soon joined an organization and has spent the past eight years in Latin America helping others while teaching Christianity. In the previous statement, the missionary attempted to appeal to the congregation through ethos. He discussed seminary school and his missionary experience in order to establish credibility as a trustworthy man of God.
Wk4 Christian Education Planning Paper “Christian education is the disciple-making arm of the church. Christian education ministry is concerned about reaching people for Christ. But it does not end there. Effective Christian education ministries are committed to working with people to help them become deeply devoted and obedient followers of Jesus who are maturing as Christians and using their gifts to build and bless others. It involves Sunday school ministry, but it also involves all ministries with a disciple-making focus” (Bartel, 2001, p. 1).
The most surprising world view I discovered in the book, The Transforming Vision, by Walsh and Middleton was the ability for a follower of Christ to be open-minded toward other cultures that are different in their beliefs, practices, and values. The reading has taught me not to be so one-sided on issues, but to listen to others who have a different perspective than I do. We all come from different backgrounds and not everyone shares the same values. The book gives examples of how each culture practices their traditions and customs. For example, the Japanese value the trait of loyalty.
Native Korean, Eujoo Mary Kim, invites readers into a greater depth of understanding the Asian American church tradition in her book Preaching the Presence of God. There she expresses a rich history of the Asian community, largely focusing on the histories of China, Korea, and Japan. One aspect of the Asian American tradition arising from the text which offers understanding for readers from other traditions is the corporate personality. While Asian American have vastly diverse journeys to America, there is shared history and sentiments as ethnic minorities. From these shared experiences, the community as a whole can hope for a shared and united future full of God's promises.
Educators must create an environment that promotes spiritual growth, fosters a love for God, and develops a biblical worldview. This can be achieved through the integration of biblical principles into the curriculum, teaching students how to apply these principles to their lives, and encouraging them to pursue a personal relationship with God. Moreover, it is essential to cultivate a culture of evangelism and discipleship. Educators must provide students with the tools and resources they need to share their faith with others and to disciple others in the faith.
Graham's legacy leaves a set of simple principles anyone in ministry can use to promote the gospel and affect positive change around the globe. Graham remains an exceptional example for contemporary Christians seeking to address challenges and effectively promote transformative social change. Emulating Graham's principles establishes a solid foundation for a more inclusive, compassionate, and unified community of believers that embodies biblical principles. Bibliography 1. “ESV Online - Literal Word.”
Scholars have been reading and interpreting the Bible for centuries. Historians and theologians continue to debate the meaning and importance of the journey, miracles, parables, and teachings of Jesus. In reading the gospel of Luke and Drew Hart’s book, Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism, similarities can be drawn between the differing portrayals of Jesus and those individuals that Jesus was seeking out. Here, we will take a closer look at who Jesus is through the words of the gospel of Luke, how Hart understands and describes Jesus, as well as where the two cross over. Unlike the other gospels, Luke recognizes Jesus as the universal Christ and compassionate savior.
According to my essay, in the subjects of the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture, we as believers of God, we must preach the Great Commission for people to succeed. (Matthew 28:16-20
In obtaining higher education, O’Brien attended Philadelphia Bible College (now Carin University), to obtain a degree in Bible as well as a minor in missions. I talked with O’Brien his doctrinal position, strategies, opinions, and practical applications of the church with missions. Doctrinal and Spiritual Positions The church has an obligation for global evangelization. In Matthew 28:18, Jesus told his disciples not only to proclaim the Gospel in their neighborhoods and communities, but to the ends of the earth.