Lesson 13 Flashcards
The title of McGavran’s book cited in the chapter on kinship.
The Bridges of God
What the apostle Paul found to be the key to the conversion of large numbers of people in the Mediterranean world.
relationships, especially between relatives
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
1, 3, 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
lineage
Does this description match with kindred or lineage?
the system that is most dedicated to the survival and security of the group
lineage
Does this description match with kindred or lineage?
the system from which most traditional missionaries come
kindred
Describe kindred and lineage relationships that provide natural bridges for communicating Christ by cross-cultural missionaries
these relationships are living relationships of blood and marriage
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
family, clan, caste
social structure
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
secret societies
social structure
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
forces of change
social organization
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
forces that resist change
social structure
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
setting of goals
social organization
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
static condition
social structure
Does this describe social organization or social structure?
dynamic condition
social organization
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
3
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
vertical communication: higher to lower class
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
horizontal communication
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
vertical communication: lower to higher class
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
horizontal communication
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
vertical communication: higher to lower class
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
vertical communication: lower to higher class
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
horizontal communication
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
vertical communication: higher to lower class
Contrast the opinions of Foster and Wagner related to the direct in which changes move between the upper and lower classes.
Foster believes they move from the upper class to the lower class.
Wagner believes they move from the lower class to the upper class.
State the crisis that affected the young Filipino pastor’ ability and willingness to communicate the message of Christ.
an identity crisis
Jesus’ teaching on humility described in John 13:1-17
A servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
Describe the kind of communication exemplified by the neighborhood associations of Japan
small group, participative communication
3 characteristics of Asian cities that have led Hauser to challenge the correctness of Wirth’s definition of cities.
homogenous groups, strong family ties, pronounced group solidarity
Explain why communicators of Christ need to distinguish between industrial and pre-industrial cities.
because industrialization (or lack of it) causes a great difference between cities that determines the best method of communication to a given city
Which types of rural society (traditional, tribal, folk, peasant, primitive, village) matches with this description: isolated from the city?
tribal, primitive
Which types of rural society (traditional, tribal, folk, peasant, primitive, village) matches with this description: tied to the city?
traditional, folk, peasant, village
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
2
What are Nida’s 4 basic governing principles for missionary communication to rural communities?
- 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
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
1
3 aspects of brotherhood found in Africa that harmonize with Scripture but contrast with the industrialized world
things, breath, belonging
