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Lord’s Supper in Cambodia
Yesterday I took a group of young people from a church in Austin, TX out to a village church so they could experience a house church. The church was in a village called “Koh Dat” which means “separated island”. It is not really an island, but it was so remote in the forest, that it
Read MoreWorship Fit for Heaven
Jun 03, 2012
by Steve Hyde
I have been in cathedrals and international concert halls. I have visited mega-churches and heard Christmas cantatas which mirror the quality of Broadway shows. I have been in charismatic worship services led by famous musicians complete with smoke machines and flashing lights to se
Read MoreThe Foreign Gospel (becoming an effective communicator)
Oct 02, 2010
by Steve Hyde
For a missionary to develop an understanding of Cambodian forms and meanings is essential in order to be able to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. This is done through systematic study of the history, culture and worldview of a nation, but cannot be purely academic.
Read MoreThe Foreign Gospel (theological issues)
Oct 01, 2010
by Steve Hyde
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Even though a person may understand the words you are using, they are substituting the meaning of those words in relation to their own cultural understanding. To be an effective communicator, you have to know and understand both your own culture and receptor culture so that you can a
Read MoreThe Foreign Gospel (dress and appearance)
Someone said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The dress and appearance of a person automatically triggers an idea about what that person is going to say.
Read MoreThe Foreign Gospel (the meaning of colors)
Even things like the meanings behind colors have a significant effect on communication and what is understood. This is another issue which cross-cultural communicators must consider.
Read MoreThe Foreign Gospel
Sep 28, 2010
by Steve Hyde
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It is highly likely that wherever you live there are dozens of other ethnic groups from around the world living right next door to you. Communication is crucial. Just because they live near you doesn’t mean they think like you, or you like them. It takes effort to learn to be a goo
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