• Culture Specific Evangelism 101

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    Course Description:

    This eight-week study program will give a general introduction to culture specific evangelism. Through this study we will be able to more effectively explain the gospel to people of different worldviews and cultures.

    Format for Course:

    1. Reading:

    Papers written by Daniel Kikawa and Associates (Distributed digitally):
    1. What is Culture Specific Evangelism, Daniel Kikawa
    2. Identity Formation and Spiritual Development, Joseph Ozawa
    3. Cultural Theology and Missiology, Part 1 & 2, Daniel Kikawa
    4. Supernatural Testimony of the One True God, Daniel Kikawa

    i. The Cross-Cultural Evangelism Game, Daniel Kikawa, 1997, Aloha Ke Akua, $12. To order this, go to Alohakeakua, click “Enter” at the bottom of the page and then click the link for “Books.”
    ii. Eternity in Their Hearts, Don Richardson, Third Edition, 2005, Regal. Available at Amazon and elsewhere, $10.
    iii. Operation Japan, A Prayer Guide for Japan, Fourth Edition, 2012 (Digital Format). $5.00. The digital version is available as a down-load or CD from Don Wright. This updated version includes pictures and greatly expanded content and is linked with the internet for additional information.

    2. Viewing:

    Weekly introductory videos by Daniel Kikawa and Inaugural World Christian Gathering Video.

    3. Writing:

    1. Weekly Observations: Due every Saturday 11:59pm. “What I Have Learned.” This will be submitted on-line and posted on www.rjcnetwork.org, accessible by password only.
    2. Students will read reports from other students weekly and make comments.
    3. Attend three Conference Call Discussions.

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  • CLASS SCHEDULE

    Session 1

    * View Week One Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read What is Culture Specific Evangelism by Daniel Kikawa (8 pages)
    * Read Identity Formation and Spiritual Development by Joseph Ozawa (12 pages)
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Participate in a telephone conference call. The call will help to get acquainted with the students, explain procedures and answer any questions.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

    Session 2

    Intro. to “Culture Specific Evangelism” Part 2

    * View Week Two Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read through and play Game #1 in The Cross-Cultural Evangelism Game. If possible, use the workbook in a group-learning experience.
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

    Session 3

    Introduction to “Culture Specific Evangelism” Part 3

    * View Week Three Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Continue with the games in The Cross-Cultural Evangelism Game, concentrating on Game 2. If possible, use the workbook in a group-learning experience.
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

    Session 4

    Eternity in Their Hearts, Part 1

    * View Week Four Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read Eternity in Their Hearts, pages 1 – 96.
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

    Session 5

    Eternity in Their Hearts, Part 2

    * View Week Five Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read Eternity in Their Hearts, pages 97-192.
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.
    * Participate in a telephone conference call.

    Session 6

    Theology Behind Culture Specific Evangelism, Part 1

    * View Week Six Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read Cultural Theology and Missiology Part I
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

    Session 7

    Theology Behind Culture Specific Evangelism, Part 2

    * View Week Seven Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read Cultural Theology and Missiology Part II
    * Pray daily for Japan and Japanese, using Operation Japan.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

    Session 8

    God’s Fingerprints in Culture

    * View Week Eight Video (Dr. Daniel Kikawa).
    * Read Supernatural Testimony of the One True God
    * View Inaugural World Christian Gathering Video
    * Participate in a telephone conference call.
    * Post thoughts and questions online.

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