Crossword Puzzle 5: Introduction to Missions

From material regarding globalization in Chapter 5, Discovering Missions by Gailey and Culbertson

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1 Cooperative relationship of shared responsibility
5 What good identification can lead to
7 A reciprocal relationship of interdependence and sharing that benefits the whole
8 Exchanges between peoples who see themselves as equals
9 Clothing the essentials of the gospel, including the church, in the forms of a culture so that insiders do not see the gospel or the church as foreign imports
10 The missionary whose adoption of the Burmese coffeehouse as an evangelistic meeting place was a contextualization breakthrough
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2 Belief that daily life is an interaction with supernatural spirits that can be manipulated
3 Assuming the characteristics of others in order to create a bond; one of the characteristics of mission that grounds it in the divine Trinity
4 A missionary to India who gave her life to rescuing children from Hindu temple prostitution
6 The author of Bridges of God who argued that the subcultures created by mission compounds made those compounds counterproductive

Crossword puzzle answers

"This week I decided I would try the crosswords at the beginning of the week and see if I could do anything. Nope. Guess I'll have to wait until I do the reading. LOL" -- Andrew T.

    -- Howard Culbertson,

Based on material in the book Discovering Missions by Charles Gailey and Howard Culbertson, published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City (now known as The Foundry)

Afterword

Globalization has significantly impacted the landscape of Christian world evangelism, reshaping both its opportunities and challenges. On one hand, the interconnectedness facilitated by globalization has opened up unprecedented avenues for spreading the Gospel message. Increased international travel and migration patterns have created opportunities for missionaries to reach diverse populations in distant lands.

However, globalization has also created obstacles to evangelism, as it fosters cultural pluralism and religious diversity. In this context, Christian missionaries must navigate complex cultural dynamics and engage in interfaith dialogue while maintaining the integrity of their message. Furthermore, globalization has contributed to the rise of secularism and religious skepticism in many parts of the world.

In short, the interplay between globalization and Christian world evangelism underscores the need for adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and innovative approaches in order to respond to Christ's Great Commission in an ever-changing global context.

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