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2019-04-27T13:28:43-07:00

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How do tight and loose cultures practically influence ministry?

Last updated on: April 27, 2019 at 1:28 pm By Brad Vaughn

What are a few implications and application of tight and loose cultures? How should this distinction influence contextualization, ministry, leadership development, and the like? Read more

2019-04-27T13:28:29-07:00

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Honor, Shame, and Guilt within Tight and Loose Cultures

Last updated on: April 27, 2019 at 1:28 pm By Brad Vaughn

How does the distinction between tight and loose cultures affect contextualization, churches, ministry strategy, and the inner workings of a mission organization? This is the first in a series to address this question. Specifically, this post considers the relationship between honor-shame and tight-loose cultures. Read more

2019-04-27T13:28:20-07:00

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Tight versus Loose? The cultural distinction missionaries aren’t talking about

Last updated on: April 27, 2019 at 1:28 pm By Brad Vaughn

You’re familiar with shame, guilt, and fear cultures. You know about collectivism and individualism. But have you heard of what social psychologists call tight and loose cultures? Read more

2019-04-26T09:38:35-07:00

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The 5 Most Pressing Needs of the Chinese Church

Last updated on: April 26, 2019 at 9:38 am By Brad Vaughn

The most pressing needs of the Chinese church are theological, missiological, and familial. What does Chinese Christians need most? How might outsiders contribute to the well being of the Chinese church? Read more

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2019-04-21T20:27:48-07:00

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Infographic for Honor and Shame in Romans

Last updated on: April 21, 2019 at 8:27 pm By Brad Vaughn

Want to make someone give you a look of surprise? Simply tell them that honor and shame are prominent themes in Paul’s letter to the Romans. These people might be unwilling to pick up a book like Reading Romans with Easter Eyes: Honor and Shame in Paul’s Message and Mission. That’s one reason I created the infographic below. The graphic gives a quick glimpse into the way Paul uses honor and shame language in his famous letter. Rather than merely... Read more

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2019-03-22T08:52:36-07:00

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Honor and Shame Contribute to the Logic of Romans

Last updated on: March 22, 2019 at 8:52 am By Brad Vaughn

Consider the Old Testament passages cited by Paul. Those OT texts intertwine honor, shame, and other motifs found in Romans. As a result, they help us better connect the dots of Paul’s logic. Honor and shame provide another layer of background to help interpreters discern Paul’s train of thought. Read more

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2019-03-22T08:54:40-07:00

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Honor and Shame as Background Music in Romans

Last updated on: March 22, 2019 at 8:54 am By Brad Vaughn

The biblical authors are much like movie directors. How so? Think of a movie that made you feel suspense or elation. The movie’s use of sound or music had an impact on your subconscious. Background music cued your mind to expect some surprise, a twist in the story, or share in the characters’ emotion. Read more

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2019-03-22T09:07:00-07:00

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Can anyone read Romans with Eastern eyes?

Last updated on: March 22, 2019 at 9:07 am By Brad Vaughn

Many readers will be nervous about potentially mixing the Bible with culture. Other people are uncomfortable speaking about an “Eastern” perspective. In today’s cultural milieu, such broad descriptions are sure to be criticized. But for the sake of the gospel and the nations, though, we need to take risks. Read more

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2019-06-05T08:11:33-07:00

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What an atheist taught me about interpreting the Bible

Last updated on: June 5, 2019 at 8:11 am By Brad Vaughn

John McDermott was the world’s expert in philosophical pragmatism. He knew everything about William James and John Dewey. McDermott had a reputation around the department. Tough. No nonsense. Sharp tongue. Astute knowledge in about everything. And he was no fan of Christianity. Read more

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2019-05-28T11:44:04-07:00

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The 3D Gospel is Now in Mandarin

Last updated on: May 28, 2019 at 11:44 am By Brad Vaughn

Good news! The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures (by Jayson Georges) has been translated into simplified Chinese characters. It is titled 三维福音. I will only give a brief introduction to The 3D Gospel before highlighting aspects of the new translation. Read more

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