Comments on: Learning about the river http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/ biblical missiology / the sending church / post-christian contexts Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Us and them | the upstream collective blog http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-4136 Us and them | the upstream collective blog Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:32:16 +0000 http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/?p=1061#comment-4136 [...] not be the most serious of issues to question, but they remind me of Dr. Thom Wolf’s thoughts on cultural contextualization. A few weeks ago we looked at the effects of geography and history on how one might share the [...] [...] not be the most serious of issues to question, but they remind me of Dr. Thom Wolf’s thoughts on cultural contextualization. A few weeks ago we looked at the effects of geography and history on how one might share the [...]

]]> By: Natalie http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-4112 Natalie Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:32:48 +0000 http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/?p=1061#comment-4112 Thanks, Shelly! Thanks, Shelly!

]]> By: Natalie http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3932 Natalie Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:13:56 +0000 http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/?p=1061#comment-3932 One of my Czech friends, a believer, read this article and sent me a response. He gave me permission to share his thoughts here: It was really educational and inspiring for me ! I've never heard about the five-S, but it's interesting idea of finding ways how to share Christ with the people and understand more the culture! Of course it sounded weird to me but then I thought more about it and actually found a connection between czech teenagers and the affect of surroundings which sometimes causes a barriers to them so that they do not care about christianity. History of Vltava reminded me few really powerful stories from the floods in 2002. These floods caused huge emotional thing, which was how people stuck together and helped each other. It is really funny how your article helped me to understand more the question why is Czech Republic the "most" atheist country. Thank You for your hard work and sharing this article ! --Marek One of my Czech friends, a believer, read this article and sent me a response. He gave me permission to share his thoughts here:

It was really educational and inspiring for me !
I’ve never heard about the five-S, but it’s interesting idea of finding ways how to share Christ with the people and understand more the culture!
Of course it sounded weird to me but then I thought more about it and actually found a connection between czech teenagers and the affect of surroundings which sometimes causes a barriers to them so that they do not care about christianity.
History of Vltava reminded me few really powerful stories from the floods in 2002.
These floods caused huge emotional thing, which was how people stuck together and helped each other.
It is really funny how your article helped me to understand more the question why is Czech Republic the “most” atheist country.
Thank You for your hard work and sharing this article !
–Marek

]]> By: Shelly http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3900 Shelly Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:42:27 +0000 http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/?p=1061#comment-3900 What a great idea of focusing on one specific aspect of a culture/people to help create a relationship. Not only does it show knowledge of their culture, but also a willingness to engage deeper into their lives, a barrier that is so hard to break. Show the person that you truly care about their lives and where they come from and what they hold valuable! Great article! What a great idea of focusing on one specific aspect of a culture/people to help create a relationship. Not only does it show knowledge of their culture, but also a willingness to engage deeper into their lives, a barrier that is so hard to break. Show the person that you truly care about their lives and where they come from and what they hold valuable! Great article!

]]> By: Natalie http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3897 Natalie Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:22:47 +0000 http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/?p=1061#comment-3897 Thanks, Tim! I'm curious--how does this stuff look like where you guys are? How does it apply to your people group? Thanks, Tim! I’m curious–how does this stuff look like where you guys are? How does it apply to your people group?

]]> By: Tim Rhodes http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/2009/12/07/learning-about-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3892 Tim Rhodes Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:22:01 +0000 http://blog.theupstreamcollective.org/?p=1061#comment-3892 Great article, Natalie! Very well said! Great article, Natalie! Very well said!

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