1. HOW GLOBALISATION AFFECTS YOUTH CULTURE IN MALAWI & THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE
LINDA KALUKUSHA

2. WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?
“the process by which particular goods and services, or social and cultural influences, gradually become similar in all parts of the world” (Cambridge) “the trend of increasing interactions between people on a worldwide scale due to the advances in transportation and communication technology”

3. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
Franchises; local restaurant turns into worldwide chain of restaurants e.g. KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) an american fast food restaurant now found across Africa, Asia, The Caribbean, The Middle East
The declining independence of nation-state and inclusion of outside players into the political scene e.g. existence of the United Nations, European Union, African Union
African inspired designs in the Western world

4. African inspired fashion by Haitian- Italian designer Stella Jean

5. OUR YOUTH CULTURE
WHO IS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON THE YOUTH/YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR MINISTRY? (DISCUSSION)

6. The influencers MEDIA INFLUENCED LIFESTYLE
Social media- influence of what’s popular and trending
Celebrities – fashion and self image
TV and radio – entertainment, socialization and education

8. So what? Malawi’s population -46% under 15 years
-20% under 25 years (INDEXMUNDI)
With globalization, an increasing number of these young people are getting their information and social education through radio, magazines, TV and the internet
God has always been concerned with upcoming generations
GENESIS 9:8-9 & GENESIS 12:1-2a

9. SO HOW CAN WE RESPOND?
ACTS 2:1-12
Learning from God; how does god handle different influences, value systems, cultures and languages?
All heard the wonders of God declared in a language they could understand

10. He reasoned with tem from the scriptures which they were familiar with
Acts 17: 1-4
Paul in Thessalonica
He reasoned with tem from the scriptures which they were familiar with
He used the scriptures to present Christ in a way they understood

11. Acts 17: 16-31
paul in Athens
Paul used what surrounded them (idol worship), and what they were familiar with to explain the gospel
He engaged them in a way they already has interest in (sitting and listening to the latest ideas)

12. Using our knowledge of culture to engage young people
Paul used his knowledge of both cultures to engage them in a way that was relevant to them
We need to learn how to relate and engage with young people in a way that is relevant to them and true to the gospel
The gospel is the one unchanging message in an ever changing world and youth culture. It is ever true and reliable

13. GLOBALISATION AS OUR TOOL
Our awareness of the negative influences can help us know where we come in to help youth
We can use the same tools of information to engage young people
Keeping ourselves informed of what is influencing our youth
Creating an environment that encourages openness about struggles, and allows questions
Finding relevant ways to speak the gospel

14. Romans 1:16 “for I am not ashamed of the gospel of jesus Christ, for it is the power of god for the salvation of everyone who believes; first for the jew, then for the gentile.”