CLAT Step 2 - Specify Kingdom Goals Flashcards
(6) Kingdom Goal categories
Identity and Sustainability, Shalom, Justice, Scripture, Church Life, Personal Spiritual Life
Identity and Sustainability subcategories
valuing identity, teaching children traditions, using media to record and share traditions (locally, regionally, and globally)
Shalom subcategories
healing (emotional, social, physical); reconciliation (& repentance); rest & play (celebrations & games)
Justice subcategories
social justice, education, literacy, economic opportunity
Scripture subcategories
translating Scripture, oral Scripture (local Bible storying and local Scripture songs)
Church Life subcategories
corporate worship, studying & remembering Scripture, Christian rites (weddings, communion, etc.), witness
Studying/remembering Scripture (source)
Klem (1982)
Klem (1982)
Taught Hebrews 1-6 to Yoruba Bible study groups in four ways, looking for highest comprehension: highest scoring group = text + song (local style); 2nd = text + audio reading; 3rd = just song; 4th = just text.
Personal Spiritual Life subcategories
prayer and meditation, spiritual formation, personal Bible study, applying Scripture
applying Scripture (sources)
Petersen (2013, ch. 143), Colgate (2008)
Petersen (2013, ch. 143)
West African dramatists apply Scripture to everyday life situations
Colgate 2008
hear others’ stories, then tell personal stories, and then get into Bible stories relating thematically to situation at hand; similar to Storyweavers??
Steps to Specify Kingdom Goals
- Gather voices, 2. Explore strengths, 3. Explore problems, 4. Choose a goal
- Choose a goal (sources)
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) 2000, Cooperrider & Srivastva 1987
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) 2000
Value of appreciative inquiry; steps: discover—dream—design—destiny
