Paul’s Thanksgiving for Prayer and Partnership . And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.  Philemon v 6

Effective Communication Week 6 : Session C - Cross Cultural Effective Communication

Cross Cultural Communication Body Language

. John 4 Jesus ministers in Samaria 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7 Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.” 8 He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. 9 The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?”

Effective Communication Content John 12 v 49 .  I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say Effective Communication Content What to Say How to Say

Jesus Ministered Cross Culturally 3 

Antioch : a diverse Multicultural centre

. Act 13 v 2-3 Paul's first Missionary Journey Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” 3 So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

Using older styles introduces “Noise” Use Modern Bible Cross Cultural Using older styles introduces “Noise”

Clothing – Cross Cultural Barriers - Avoid making offences What is their value - i.e. what is appropriate Ties Shorts Jackets

Set apart so none Jewish people could learn about God A Designated area Set apart so none Jewish people could learn about God Place for the Gentles

Effective Communication Cross Cultural Effective Communication Barriers Banter / Familiarity Males / Female ( Touching or Speaking) Boys on one side = Girls on the other side Holding hands Food – Don’t make a fuss or Joke

Go as a Learner Don’t be a know it all Be humble Ask appropriate questions See people as equals

Enhancing Effective Communication Affluence adds extra Barriers IPad Smart Phones Cameras Clothes Jewellery

Bed Time Respect the locals People rise early to work fields Travel to school Early prayer meetings Rest in heat of the day Sun rises early / no electricity No Loud music AT NIGHT No loud speaking – people need there sleep