Life in a Large Urban Community
Here's an excerpt from our mission team training book:
"Life in a big city keeps moving. It's always morphing into something different, which can make serving in the city difficult... Because urban areas are such diverse environments, it's not hard to feel flooded with all the sensory influences. The sights, sounds and smells of the city can easily overwhelm the most seasoned traveler. Population densities are much higher in the city, so there are more people, more shops, more cars... more everything.
As we serve in urban areas, we may encounter cultural and ethnic diversity, various levels of poverty and the challenges that come from a lot of people living in a small area. But we will also experience how this blend creates unique pockets of community within the larger city. Because of this abundance of factors, we'll find that the stereotypes we've held about people -- or certain kinds of people -- may not hold true. Let's join together and continue to let go of preconceptions and interact with people AS THEY ARE and not AS WE EXPECT THEM TO BE."
Questions to consider:
-What are some ways culture or ethnicity impact our faith, ministry and relationships?
-How can the views from our culture impact your week in a different culture?
-What are some stereotypes we might have about the community we are visiting? How might these be misconceptions?
9 days till our trip!!
"Life in a big city keeps moving. It's always morphing into something different, which can make serving in the city difficult... Because urban areas are such diverse environments, it's not hard to feel flooded with all the sensory influences. The sights, sounds and smells of the city can easily overwhelm the most seasoned traveler. Population densities are much higher in the city, so there are more people, more shops, more cars... more everything.
As we serve in urban areas, we may encounter cultural and ethnic diversity, various levels of poverty and the challenges that come from a lot of people living in a small area. But we will also experience how this blend creates unique pockets of community within the larger city. Because of this abundance of factors, we'll find that the stereotypes we've held about people -- or certain kinds of people -- may not hold true. Let's join together and continue to let go of preconceptions and interact with people AS THEY ARE and not AS WE EXPECT THEM TO BE."
Questions to consider:
-What are some ways culture or ethnicity impact our faith, ministry and relationships?
-How can the views from our culture impact your week in a different culture?
-What are some stereotypes we might have about the community we are visiting? How might these be misconceptions?
9 days till our trip!!
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