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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN GOSPEL COMMUNICATION

SUBMITTED TO DR. JEFF BRAWNER

IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT

OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF PACO 650

BY

JAMES A BYNUM

STUDENT ID#-L00104360

MARCH 11, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………….…1

CONSIDERING CULTURE………………………………………………………………….…1

CONSIDERING WORLDVIEW……………………………………………………………..…2

COMPONENTS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION………………………………………3

COMMUNICATING IN HUMILITY ………………………………………………………….5

COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL WITH STANDARDS………………………………...…7

CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………….…9

WORKS CITED……………………………………...…………………………………………11

1.

Introduction

Communication. How we communicate with each other is vital to the exchange of ideas and information. We as human being are driven through communication, and without it, our existence can be filled with constant frustrations. Our communication skills enable us to understand not just words, but thoughts, ideal, values, and worldviews. Whether we communicate verbally or through the written word, being and active communicator is part of successful communication. The most vital piece of information we can share with mankind today is that of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A gospel that is complex and sometimes beyond our comprehension, yet is as simple accepting and believing. In such a diverse world, with a myriad of cultures, races, nationalities, and religious beliefs, it is a serious challenge for the missional minded Christian to formulate a cross-cultural ministry strategy. Communication of the Gospel to the myriad of cultures in today’s diverse society is not excluded from cultural barriers. When one fails to thoroughly prepare for entering the cross-cultural mission field, success in the mission is not likely. A well prepared missionary will recognize the importance of and prepare for inter-cultural communication, while remaining firm in upholding the core message of the...