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 Rev. Dr. Gregg Detwiler, Dr. Bianca Duemling and Dave Kimball are available to present training seminars on a variety of topics in the area of (1) Ministry Transformation, (II) Development of Intercultural Partnership/Competency, (III) Intercultural Ministry Development and (IV) Learning About Other Cultures/Religions.
Each of the topics below can be tailored as a sermon, a training seminar, or as a longer-term consulting plan. We can participate in your church’s missions conference, or help to train a small group or class in various topics around cross-cultural ministry connections.
(I) Ministry Transformation
Moving from Monocultural Ministry to Intercultural Ministry
Considering the essential elements and possibilities of moving from monocultural ministry to intercultural ministry.
Pathways to Personal & Corporate Transformation: A Systems Approach
Bringing change to a local church, denomination or organization requires wisdom and skill. Using a systems approach to help understand the pathways for personal and corporate change.
Developing a Holistic World Missions Partnership and Support Philosophy for the Local Church
Helping churches to create a clear set of principles to guide their world missions partnerships, including identifying, understanding and integrating grassroots Diaspora Missions Networks as part of the program.
(II) Development of Intercultural Partnerships/Competency
Intercultural Learning and Cultural Awareness/Diversity Training
American society is diversifying, and in order to be prepared for this reality, we are offering diversity trainings for your leadership or congregation.
Networking with the Nations in our Nation
Is there a country or people group your church or ministry wants to do ministry in/with? Why not link up with a local Christian leader or church that is from that nation/people group? Network for learning and possible partnership.
Intercultural Encounter and Shared Worship Space across Cultural Lines
Your church shares space with a church of a different ethnic background and wants to move beyond an owner-tenant relationship and building healthy relationship to be a witness of the diverse body of Christ in the neighborhood.
Elements of Kingdom Partnership Necessary for Advancing the Gospel
Revisiting the biblical elements of Kingdom partnership necessary to advance the Gospel near and far.
Starting Meetings for Better Understanding (M4BU) in Your Community
One of the best ways to relate to people different from us is to sit down and speak with them about topics of mutual interest. M4BU provides space to do this.
(III) Intercultural Ministry Development
The Great Omission: Recovering Samaria Ministry (Nearby Crosscultural Ministry)
The “Great Omission” of the Great Commission is Samaria Ministry (nearby crosscultural ministry). Considering ways to recover Samaria Ministry by following Jesus’ example when he went to Samaria as recorded in John 4.
Reaching the World in and from Our Own Backyard
God has brought the nations to our doorstep, providing both opportunities and resources to reach the world in and from our own backyard. Considering ways to minister to immigrants and refugees in your community by opening up a church-based immigration clinic, offering ESL classes and other services.
Blessing Muslims in Your Community
God uses Christians to bless Muslims in many ways. Let us show you how others are doing that here in Boston and how you can do it too.
(IV) Learning About Other Cultures/Religions
Forums for Ministry to Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims by Christ followers who come from Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim Nations
Learn from Christ followers who come from Buddhist, Hindu or Muslim backgrounds.
Understanding Christian-Muslim Relations
How can the Christian community engage with the Muslim community while maintaining the integrity of the Gospel? Let us show you ways it’s being done here in Boston.
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