Lesson 13

Question 1

The title of McGavran’s book cited in the chapter on kinship.

Answer 1

The Bridges of God

Question 2

What the apostle Paul found to be the key to the conversion of large numbers of people in the Mediterranean world.

Answer 2

relationships, especially between relatives

Question 3

Circle each TRUE statement.

1
Kindred is ego-focused
2
lineage is calculated primarily through the father
3
kindred relationships change with the age of the individual ego
4
lineage is ancestor-focused
5
kindred is calculated primarily through one parent

Answer 3

1, 3, 4

Question 4

Does this description match with kindred or lineage?

the system that has the most influence on the legal status, vocation, and future circumstances of an individual

Answer 4

lineage

Question 5

Does this description match with kindred or lineage?

the system that is most dedicated to the survival and security of the group

Answer 5

lineage

Question 6

Does this description match with kindred or lineage?

the system from which most traditional missionaries come

Answer 6

kindred

Question 7

Describe kindred and lineage relationships that provide natural bridges for communicating Christ by cross-cultural missionaries

Answer 7

these relationships are living relationships of blood and marriage

Question 8

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

family, clan, caste

Answer 8

social structure

Question 9

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

secret societies

Answer 9

social structure

Question 10

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

forces of change

Answer 10

social organization

Question 11

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

forces that resist change

Answer 11

social structure

Question 12

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

setting of goals

Answer 12

social organization

Question 13

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

static condition

Answer 13

social structure

Question 14

Does this describe social organization or social structure?

dynamic condition

Answer 14

social organization

Question 15

Missionaries to the Philippines should seriously consider their potential for reaching a higher social class because the average Filipino preacher finds that it is…

1
disadvantageous to reach a class above his or her own
2
also easy to reach a class above his or her own
3
extremely difficult to reach a class above his or her own
4
impossible to reach a class above his or her own

Answer 15

3

Question 16

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

high in prestige

Answer 16

vertical communication: higher to lower class

Question 17

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

low to medium in prestige

Answer 17

horizontal communication

Question 18

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

low in volume

Answer 18

vertical communication: lower to higher class

Question 19

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

high in volume

Answer 19

horizontal communication

Question 20

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

medium in volume

Answer 20

vertical communication: higher to lower class

Question 21

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

low in persuasive potential

Answer 21

vertical communication: lower to higher class

Question 22

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

high in persuasive potential

Answer 22

horizontal communication

Question 23

Match the description with the type of communication.
- horizontal communication.
- vertical communication: higher to lower class.
- Vertical communication: lower to higher class).

low to medium in persuasive potential

Answer 23

vertical communication: higher to lower class

Question 24

Contrast the opinions of Foster and Wagner related to the direct in which changes move between the upper and lower classes.

Answer 24

Foster believes they move from the upper class to the lower class.
Wagner believes they move from the lower class to the upper class.

Question 25

State the crisis that affected the young Filipino pastor' ability and willingness to communicate the message of Christ.

Answer 25

an identity crisis

Question 26

Jesus' teaching on humility described in John 13:1-17

Answer 26

A servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

Question 27

Describe the kind of communication exemplified by the neighborhood associations of Japan

Answer 27

small group, participative communication

Question 28

3 characteristics of Asian cities that have led Hauser to challenge the correctness of Wirth's definition of cities.

Answer 28

homogenous groups, strong family ties, pronounced group solidarity

Question 29

Explain why communicators of Christ need to distinguish between industrial and pre-industrial cities.

Answer 29

because industrialization (or lack of it) causes a great difference between cities that determines the best method of communication to a given city

Question 30

Which types of rural society (traditional, tribal, folk, peasant, primitive, village) matches with this description: isolated from the city?

Answer 30

tribal, primitive

Question 31

Which types of rural society (traditional, tribal, folk, peasant, primitive, village) matches with this description: tied to the city?

Answer 31

traditional, folk, peasant, village

Question 32

Which of these is 1 of the 4 basic governing principles for missionary communication to rural communities suggested by Nida? 1 limit the internal diffusion of ideas 2 communicate changes to those capable of making decisions regarding change 3 avoid approaching those who communicate information to their families 4 eliminate communication that is based on personal friendships

Answer 32

2

Question 33

What are Nida's 4 basic governing principles for missionary communication to rural communities?

Answer 33

- based on personal friendship - initial approach to those who can effectively pass on communication within their family - time allowed for the internal diffusion of new ideas - the challenge for any change must be addressed to the persons socially capable of making such decisions

Question 34

The future of Christian missions depend on the... 1 person, power, and promises of Christ 2 presence of democracy and freedom 3 presence or absence of totalitarianism 4 person, power, and authority of the national leadership

Answer 34

1

Question 35

3 aspects of brotherhood found in Africa that harmonize with Scripture but contrast with the industrialized world

Answer 35

things, breath, belonging