#192 | How Do We Disciple In A Multicultural World? Pt. 2 | Ajith Fernando

In this second part of our discussion on discipleship in our multicultural world, we discuss suffering, technology, joy, insider movements, and culturally appropriate teaching methods as we delve into his book Discipling in a Multicultural World (Cross, 2019).

Ajith serves as Teaching Director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka after being National Director for 35 years. His grassroots ministry has been and is primarily with the urban poor. Learn more about Ajith.

Listen to the first part: #191 | How Do We Disciples In A Multicultural World? Pt. 1 | Ajith Fernando

Tips for those wanting to understand shame:

#117 | Defending Shame, Pt. 1 | Te-Li Lau

#118 | Defending Shame, Pt. 2 | Te-Li Lau

Tips for sharing the Gospel cross-culturally:

#115 | Good News In A Diverse World, Pt. 1 | Jay Moon & Bud Simon

#116 | Good News In A Diverse World, Pt. 2 | Jay Moon & Bud Simon

Learn more about suffering:

#147 | Help and Hope in Your Suffering, Pt. 1 | Mark Talbot

#148 | Help and Hope in Your Suffering, Pt. 2 | Mark Talbot

And other episodes referred to in this episode:

#170 | Polycentric Missiology: Everyone to Everywhere | Allen Yeh

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Takeaways:

• The truth is foundational to our faith, yet the methods of understanding it must adapt to the cultural context in which we find ourselves.
• The communal aspect of discipleship is paramount; we cannot faithfully follow Christ in isolation.
• Suffering is often marginalized in Western theology, yet it plays a crucial role in the sanctification process of believers.
• Prayer serves not only as a means of communication with God but also acts as a therapeutic element for the soul, affirming our identity and security in Christ.
• Culturally appropriate teaching methods are essential; they allow us to engage with the truth of Scripture in a way that resonates with diverse audiences.
• The concept of insider movements highlights the complexities of faith expression in multicultural contexts, necessitating a nuanced understanding of how believers navigate their cultural identities.