H2O Church
What did Jesus mean by "be IN the world, but not OF the world"? Those words held something very important to his listeners...and it does to us today.
What is this THING we call culture? Culture is defined as the arts, communication mediums, beliefs & practices of a social group.
We have the OPPORTUNITY, the RESPONSIBILITY, and the PRIVILEGE to engage in culture
How do we learn the "cultural language" that others speak?
Bruce Olson & Hudson Taylor embraced and IMMERSED themselves in the culture of those they were trying to reach!
What can we LEARN FROM THEM?
John 17:14-16 NIV
Do we have MEANINGFUL CONNECTION with others that don't know Jesus?
The UPSTREAM/DOWNSTREAM word picture...
Throughout the centuries Christians have LED when it came to art, music, scientific inquiry, philosophy, math, medicine...we have contributed SO MUCH!
Who are some local upstreamers that we know of?
Jesus wants US to become UPSTREAMERS...what does that look like FOR YOU?