MR4-5B:
Developing Contextual Messages
Implications of the Postmodern, NeoTribal Cultural Mindset
This workshop continues the discussion of how to share the gospel and develop relevant gospel presentations. Presenter will discuss missiological foundations of today's postmodern, Neo Tribal cultural mindset of the western society and radical change that is needed in the evangelical church. The communication, methods, and dangers of syncretism in development of a contextual gospel message will be explained.
Workshop Objectives
What you will learn in this workshop
1. Discuss some of the benefits to identifying the Neo Tribal Cultures in your community.
2. Gain an understanding of the need to share the gospel in a way that people can understand and respond to the gospel message.
3. Review guidelines for the contextualizaion process by measuring the contextuality of a gospel message.
4. Discuss the minister's role in missionary congregations.
Workshop Outline
1. Missional Foundations
2. Neo Tribal Missional Development
3. Cultural Relevance
4. Understanding Contextuality
5. Contextualizing for Neo Tribal Cultures
6. Contextualization Process
7. Developing Contextual Messages
8. Missional Minister's Role Today