Hard Truths in 1 Minute 17 Seconds
Posted by C. Holland on Feb 01, 2010Sometimes hard truths about mission realities just have to be stated, and this video does just that under a minute and a half. Though the speaker is from a Native American tribe, his words could easily be from the mouths of our nationals who have shared similar stories; they have experience both the issues of pictures and charity. Best quote: “Very few people come for the sake of getting to know us and building relationship. And of those who do come for that, even less ever come back.”
By the way, as informed as I thought I was about missions, I have to admit I hadn’t considered the spiritual needs of the Native Americans until missionaries to their tribes commented on this blog in the past. (HT: Almost An M)
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February 1st, 2010 at 3:24 pm
This is a very worthwhile minute plus. It is very powerful to hear it from another culture within the U.S. Very illustrative of the need for the U.S. church to think and act like a missionary.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
I loved this video! I have been thinking lately that I was so prepared when I came on the field to learn the culture that I would be living in but I was never told or aware that I would need to leave my own behind to be effective!
February 7th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
One of the values of Jesus was the incarnation (God becoming man). When we come into other cultures and we desire to really make an impact, it is important to learn that cultures language and culture in order to effectively communicate the gospel. I have made a commitment to the nation I am serving in to be here the rest of my life. Of course, God can change that , yet a long term mentality is very beneficial in truly building deep relationships and really having cross-cultural “disciples or spiritual children” and not just taking some pictures of those people from another culture.