Wachsmuth, Melody J. and Magda, Ksenija (2014) "Poznavanje Tijela" u transkulturalnim odnosima: Kritička analiza misionarskog partnerstva u Jugoistočnoj Europi [“Discerning the Body” in Cross-Cultural Relationships: A Critical Analysis of Missional Partnership in Southeastern Europe]. Kairos: Evangelical Journal of Theology, 8 (1). pp. 25-43. ISSN 1846-4599
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Abstract
21st century mission, now recognized as being from “everywhere to anywhere,” has increasingly focused on the concepts of mission partnerships and interdependence. However, all too often, mission partnerships in Southeastern Europe seem entrenched in narratives of dysfunctional relationships. Is the power and impact of the global Church as it participates in God’s mission directly related to how we function together across the boundaries of ethnicity, tradition, and socio-economic status? If so, how can both national Christians and foreign missionaries step out of repeating negative relational patterns? In order to explore some of the foundational issues rooted in this question, this paper will first discuss a missiological reading of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. Secondly, this paper will critically analyze a Croatian case study, which highlights a past successful partnership between nationals and Western missionaries, focusing on three pertinent concepts that emerge: organic teams, economic paradigms, and the foundation for true power in mission. Finally, in light of both Paul’s directives and the issues raised in the case study, the paper will offer missiological implications for future cross-cultural relationships in Southeastern Europe.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | full English text 8.1 (June 2014), pp. 25-43 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Transcultural Relationships, Body of Christ, Global Church, God's Mission |
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Missio Dei B Mission theology/theory > Missional ecclesiology B Mission theology/theory > Mission, partnership and cooperation C Types of Christian Ministry > Church Planting C Types of Christian Ministry > Missionaries D World Christianity and Central Eastern Europe > Europe G Christian traditions/Denominations > Baptist |
| Divisions: | Balkan countries Balkan countries > Croatia |
| Depositing User: | Users 3 not found. |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Jul 2018 06:41 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Nov 2021 10:24 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/1381 |
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