Culture Adjustment

How to Do a Survey for a People Group

by dhammett on September 7, 2015

The newest episode of Master Ministry is live. Inside this video I go over the simple, but effective acrostic that helps organize your survey work… SHARE PLACES.

There are several videos on the www.PurposedCoachingBlog.com site as well dealing with different aspects of this acrostie.

To view the latest video focusing on the Shan people of Myanmar, go to www.MasterMinistry.com and watch episode 006.

 

 

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100 Years Ago Today

by dhammett on December 25, 2014

It was an amazing happening…100 years ago the Allied forces had been fighting for many months with the German forces. WWI was in full swing.

Death was all along the 466 mile front.

On Christmas Eve, the Germans began to call out, “Do not shoot after 12 o’clock and we will not do so either,” and then: “If you English come out and talk to us, we won’t fire.”

There was no end in sight to the war, but this day was to be an amazing exception.

 

The Germans hoisted their lamps above the trenches calling for a truce.

The Allied forces were fearful it was a trick.

Finally an Irish soldier in an act of bravery walked across the no-mans land and was greeted with a cigar.

Soon soldiers on both sides came out and cautiously greeted one another.

 

What caused this cease fire?

It was Christmas day.

 

Christ is the centralizing person that should take front stage in every church and cause us to serve Christ without regard to our personal agendas.

This is the one purpose that has made a difference in every church torn by strife that has been able to come to healing and restore it’s effectiveness in the work of God

 

Sadly this truce 100 years ago only lasted one day.

Whether Christ makes a difference for a lifetime or not is up to each member.

 

I pray your Christmas and New Year will be abundantly blessed of God.

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Rachel’s Application Rejected

by dhammett on July 11, 2012

Rachel has been appealing for permission to stay in Botswana for the last 2 years. We got word today that her final appeal has been rejected.

She will go to the Immigration office and now ask for 90 days to settle her affairs before having to leave the country.

She has been a great help in so many ways and this will leave a major hole in the work here. Please pray for her as we determine the next steps for her life.

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Culture Adjustment #7

by dhammett on December 29, 2009

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize.

This week’s video is on Letter S – Spirituality

Download this video –> HERE <– or just the audio –> HERE <–

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Culture Adjustment #6

by dhammett on December 22, 2009

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize.

This week’s video is on Letter C – Children

Download this video –> HERE <– or just the audio –> HERE

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Culture Adjustment #5

by dhammett on December 15, 2009

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize.

This week’s video is on Letter L – Life Cycles

Download this video –> HERE <– or just the audio –> HERE <–

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Culture Adjustment #4

December 8, 2009

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize. This week’s video is on Letter P – Public Life Download this video –> HERE <– or just the audio –> HERE <–

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Culture Adjustment #3

December 1, 2009

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize. This week’s video is on Letter R – Rituals and Ceremonies In Botswana cows are a major commodity. But what do they have to do with marriage? Download this video –> HERE <– or just the […]

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Culture Adjustment #2

November 24, 2009

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize. This week’s video is on Letter H – Home Habits Check out the mealie pap and meet Anna! Download this video –> HERE <– or just the audio –> HERE <–

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Culture Adjustment #1

November 15, 2009

Culture differences can be identified and helpful. Where do you start? When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize. This week’s video is on Letter S – Structures Download this video –> HERE <– or just the audio –> HERE <–

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