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Lutheran Hour Ministries presents MISSION U School of Witnessing
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Lutheran Hour Ministriespresents
MISSION U School of Witnessing
Who we areOutreach ministry supporting churches worldwideFlagship program, The Lutheran Hour, began in 1930Programs proclaim the Gospel, equip Christians to share the Gospel and reach out to believers and nonbelievers
Visit www.lhm.org for more information!
MU 301 – Christ Alone in a Coexist World
The Road to Coexist“Back in the Day”
– “In God We Trust”– Patriotic
60’s– Peace– Don’t trust the “man”
Today– Mother Earth– Equality
Sit Down vs. Buffet
Buffet - Have it Your Way
Buffet AppealVarietyPick what you likeEconomicalNo limitsNo absolutes
“It’s All Relative.”
“Truth is relative.”
Whether you are Muslim or Christian, you will attain your believed outcome.
The Concept:One God, many paths to reaching him.
“It’s All Relative.”The Bible says there is one truth.
Open to John 14:6.
Christ is the way, the truth and the life – the only way to heaven –
The one who has removed our sins.
How do we share “Christ Alone” in a Coexist world?
How?
Relate to your audience.
To discover how,learn who they are first.
How?“When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22).
The Generational PlateCATEGORIES BUILDERS
1925-1945BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Defining Events World War I, IIPearl HarborGreat DepressionAtomic Bomb
Cold WarCivil RightsSpace RaceVietnamTelevision
Roe v. WadeFall of WallGulf WarAIDSChallengerWatergateComputers
9/11Oklahoma City BombingInternetGlobalizationDesert StormTechnology
View of Family Close, married once
Dispersed, divorce and remarriage
Latch key kidsSingle parent and blended
Loose structureSingle parentBlended
View of authority
Honor and respect
Never trust anyone over 30
Ignore – don’t be one
Respect not aweTeam
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Money Save Spend Hedge Spend parent’s
Heroes FDRChurchillMacArthur PattonEisenhower Babe RuthDi Maggio
JFK and JackieMartin Luther KingGhandiJohn GlennJohn Lennon
Television starsMusicians
Flight 93Mother TeresaBill GatesMark McGwirePrincess DiannaChristopher Reeves
View of Technology
Out live it Master it Enjoy it Employ it
Savings No sweat No problem No fear None
War Win a war Why a war? Watch a war War in Terrorism – home
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Characteristics Hard workersSaversPatrioticLoyal to institutionsPrivateDependable
EducatedDesire qualityIndependentCause-orientedFitness consciousGroomed to explore inner world
Neglected by parentsLoyal to relationshipsSerious about lifeSelf-reliantSkepticalHighly spiritualSurvivors“MTV Generation”
Cherished by parents“Decade of the Child”Groomed to achieve and excelEntrepreneurial hard workers who thrive on flexibilityFunLaw abidingSocially consciousEducated mindedHigh volunteerism
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Core values DedicationHard work Conformity Law and order Respect for authority Patience Delayed reward Duty before pleasure Honor
Optimism Team orientation Personal gratification Health and wellness Personal growth Work Involvement
Diversity Thinking globally Balance Techno-literacy Fun Informality Self-reliance Pragmatism
Optimism Civic duty Confidence Achievement Sociability Morality Street smarts Diversity
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Messages that motivate
“Your experience is respected here.” “It’s valuable to the rest of us to hear what has, and hasn’t, worked in the past.” “Your perseverance is valued and will be rewarded.”
“You’re important to our success.” “You’re valued here.” “What is your vision for this project?” “We recognize your unique and important contribution to our team.”
“Do it your way.” “We’ve got the newest hardware and software.” “There aren’t a lot of rules here.” “We’re not very corporate.”
“You’ll be working with other bright, creative people.” “Your mentor is in his/her sixties.” “You are making a positive difference to our company.” “You handled that situation well.”
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Religious characteristics
Committed to church Enjoy Bible study Loyal to denominations Worship in reference
Committed to relationships Want to belong Supportive of people Want experiences with faith
Committed to family Local causes Short attention span Denominations not important Want faith that meets needs Want less structure
Committed to family Biblically illiterate Spiritually hungry Multiple expressions of worship Faith is something Judge not so no one will judge you Highly tolerant and open
Reflection/DiscussionHow can understanding generations help
open doors to– relationships?– dialogue?– faith sharing?
The Stoop
Modern:– Facts, absolute truths– Biblical, cultural
standards– Fixed sexual roles and
identity– Right and wrong is
standard– Creeds– Unity– Christ alone
Postmodern:– Assumptions, no
absolutes– Create your own values– Choose your own sexual
identity– Right and wrong is
agreed– Stories– Diversity– Other gods
Modern Postmodern
Authority
The “Man”
Every man
The Net
Family Meals
5:00 PM – Family together5:00 – 9:00 PM – Family separated
Multi-tasking Meals
Modern Religious BeliefsSeparateIdentifiableAbsolutes
Pick and ChooseRelative “Absolutes”Every belief equalNo Loyalty
Postmodern Religious Beliefs
Pick Your Own Religion – 1990 - 2008Religious Tradition 1990 2008 Increase/Decrease
Mainline Christian 32,784,000 29,375,000 - 3,409,000
Baptist 33,964,000 36,148,000 - 2,184,000
Generic Christian 25,980,000 32,441,000 + 6,461,000
Christian Unspecified 8,073,000 16,834,000 + 8,761,000
Non-Denom. Christian 194,000 8,032,000 + 7,838,000
Mormon 2,487,000 3,158,000 + 671,000
Jewish 3,137,000 2,680,000 - 457,000
Eastern Religions 687,000 1,961,000 + 1,274,000
Buddhist 404,000 1,189,000 + 735,000
Muslim 527,000 1,349,000 + 822,000
No Religion 14,331,000 34,169,000 + 19,838,000
Agnostic/Atheist 1,188,000 3,556,000 + 2,368,000
American Religious Identification Survey
Reflection/DiscussionHow can understanding
Postmodern culture help open doors to:– Relationships– Dialogue– Faith sharing
Same - DifferentView on Peace
– Buddhists – attain through Four Noble Truths
– Jewish – completeness – Muslim – (peacemaking) godly act
worthy of praise and reward– Christian – gift from God – passes all
understanding – gift (Isaiah 26:3)– Non-religious – absence of war
Same - DifferentView on Love
– Buddhists – wanting happiness for others – detached
– Jewish – both interpersonal love and love of God – justice
– Muslim – must be for the sake of Allah – fruit of piety
– Christian – God is love - love others – charity and mercy (1 John 4:16)
– Non-religious – physical relationship
Same - DifferentView on Heaven
– Buddhists – temporary levels until Nirvana– Jewish – everlasting blessedness of the
righteous; the abode of departed spirits– Muslim – happiness and peace for believers– Christian – eternal walk with God (Matt. 16:19)
– Non-religious – doesn’t exist
Same - DifferentView on Deity
Same - DifferentView on Deity
– Buddhists – no personal god or divine being– Jewish – one, all-powerful God – Muslim – one god – Allah– Christian – Triune – Father, Son and Holy Spirit– Non-religious – whatever appeals from the
intellectual buffet
New Christian “Menu”How have beliefs changed over
the years?– God as ruler of Universe? – Real Satan?– Jesus sinned?– Living Holy Spirit?– Bible accurate?– Bible, Book of Mormon and Koran are all
the same spiritual truth?
78% agree60% agree
39% agree42% agree
78% agree
41% agree
What is on your Plate?Have your beliefs changed over the years?
If so, how?
Why?
ConnectionsListen for valuesClarifyAsk to hear their storyPermission to share yours
Listen For Values“Family”“Success”“Work”“Home”“History”“Religion”
Clarify“What do you mean by that?”“I hear you saying. . .”“Can you tell me more about. . .?”
Their Story“Will you share. . .”“May I hear. . .”“Is it OK if I ask. . .”
Your Story“Do you mind if I share. . .”“May I share with you. . .”“Is it OK if I share. . .”
Points of ConnectionLife stages– Marriage– Birth of child– Conflict– Death – Loss of job– Relocation– Children in school– Empty nest
Points of ConnectionEvents– Holidays– Elections– Disasters– Neighborhood gatherings– Festivals– Politics
Points of ConnectionMedia– Books– Magazines– TV shows– Movies
PracticePick an event important in your life.Find another person.Ask permission to hear their story.Listen for value words.Ask permission to share your story.Appeal to their values.
RememberAge countsModern is not Post-Modern.Religion is not universal.Words have different meanings.
RememberConnections take time.Seek permission.Listen actively.Follow-through.
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