Speaking to the New People Next Door
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
This article increases awareness of the importance of overcoming differences of worldviews when sharing one's faith.
Description
This is a nine-page article about overcoming barriers in sharing one's faith with someone of another culture. It is in English, but could be easily translated for use with two non-English cultures. Snowden writes about understanding the worldviews of both the person who wants to share Christ and a non-believer of a different culture.
The article will probably be helpful for people who have not thought about aspects of worldview differences and bridging the gap. It is encouraging in that he says, "... in almost every culture there is some positive aspect of their worldview that will serve as a bridge to receiving the Gospel."
Considerations
Limitations
The graphics are geared to the picture-literate. They would not be for people who do not understand pictures of portions of people. The graphic of the world would need to be explained as well. One picture is of a typical comfortable modern Western home with TV, curtains, etc.
Guidelines for Use
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
- Mark Snowden
- Mission Education Consultant
- Special Projects Unit
- Church Planting Group
- North American Mission Board, SBC
- 4200 North Point Parkway
- Alpharetta, GA 30022
- msnowden@namb.net
- 1-770-410-6496
Cost
- Free download (see sidebar)
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
- Mark Snowden
Current copyright owner
- North American Mission Board, SBC
- 4200 North Point Parkway
- Alpharetta, GA 30022
Other Information
Reviewed by
- SPARK Staff
Date
- May 28, 2008
