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NOTE: 300 WORDS. 1 textbook citation, 1 outside academic resource, and 1biblical citation, with FOOTNOTES for each in current Turabian format. Textbook: Understanding Intercultural Communication (Chapter 12: How Can We Become Ethical Intercultural Communicators? Provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge and be supported by 1 textbook citation, 1 outside academic resource, and 1 biblical citation with footnotes for each in current Turabian format.

Thread Prompt: How can intercultural communication and cultural intelligence, built on a biblical worldview, help the church overcome the cultural barriers to complete the Great Commission both locally and globally? TEXTBOOK Understanding Intercultural Communication (Chapter 12) 2ND Edition © 2012 by Stella Ting-Toomey & Leeva C. Chung

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Intercultural communication and cultural intelligence are critical tools that can significantly aid the church in fulfilling the Great Commission both locally and globally. As the church encounters diverse cultural contexts, understanding and respecting different cultural norms and values become essential in effectively sharing the Gospel. Building on a biblical worldview, the principles of love, humility, and respect fostered in Scripture serve as the foundation for intercultural engagement. Philippians 2:3-4 emphasizes humility and considering others’ interests, which align with the cultural intelligence needed for respectful intercultural dialogue. This biblical perspective encourages believers to approach cultural differences not as barriers but as opportunities for mutual growth and understanding, facilitating the breaking down of ethnocentric barriers that hinder evangelism.

According to Ting-Toomey and Chung, intercultural competence involves awareness, knowledge, and skills that enable effective communication across cultural boundaries.1 Developing this competence requires intentional effort to learn about other cultures, including language, customs, and worldviews, which echoes biblical teachings on the importance of wisdom and understanding as outlined in Proverbs 4:7. By fostering cultural intelligence, the church can build genuine relationships, demonstrating Christ’s love in actions, which is often more persuasive than words alone. Furthermore, biblical principles such as hospitality and Inclusion from Leviticus 19:34 highlight the importance of embracing foreigners and strangers, reinforcing the need for culturally astute evangelism.

Outside academic research, studies affirm that intercultural competence enhances cross-cultural mission efforts (Smith, 2014).2 When churches invest in cultural intelligence, they become more effective in overcoming misunderstandings and prejudices that can obstruct the Gospel message. Implementing culturally sensitive evangelism strategies rooted in biblical love and humility can lead to more fruitful engagement. Ultimately, as Ephesians 4:15 encourages speaking the truth in love, intercultural communication grounded in biblical principles equips the church to fulfill the Great Commission in diverse contexts, fostering unity, respect, and effective witness across cultural divides.

References

  • 1. Ting-Toomey, Stella, and Leeva C. Chung. Understanding Intercultural Communication. 2nd ed. (Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, 2012).
  • 2. Smith, David. Cross-Cultural Communication and the Gospel. New York: InterVarsity Press, 2014.
  • 3. The Holy Bible, Philippians 2:3-4. New International Version.

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