Episode Summary

Seth Bouchelle highlights how the command to love our neighbor and the great commission fuse in modern urban missions. He challenges assumptions about cross cultural ministry, the examples modeled by Jesus and effectively reaching out to Muslims. Plus as a peek in to the world of missions, he explains why being a missionary is a lot like being a standup comic. What You’ll Learn:How studying Islam could be counterproductive in building relationships with MuslimsAbout the importance of honor-shame dynamics in outreach to MuslimsHow being a missionary is similar being a stand-up comedianAbout the Guest: Seth Bouchelle has been planting churches among diaspora populations in NYC since 2014. Currently, he serves as director of Equipping for the Exponent Group. The focus of the Exponent Group is to “help organizations build healthy disciples that multiply the gospel.”Through this role Seth works to train evangelists and advance disciple making skills within urban churches and nonprofits.Seth is the co-author of Mosaic: A Ministry Handbook for a Globalizing World and the author of Lost Faith: A Practical Theology for Post-Christendom Ministry.Scripture Related to Episode:Leviticus 19: 34; Love the ForeignerMatthew 22: 38-40; Love Your NeighborsMatthew 28: 16-20; The Great Commission1 Corinthians 3: 9; Coworkers with Jesus2 Corinthians 5: 11-21; Ministry of ReconciliationLinks Related to Episode:Contact Seth Bouchelle at The Exponent GroupMosaic: A Ministry Handbook for a Globalizing World, Seth Bouchelle co-authorLost Faith: A Practical Theology for Post-Christendom Ministry by Seth BouchelleTimestamped Show Notes:01:18 - Topic: Why Muslim Evangelism Requires Its Own Skills and Ethnography02:21 - Ministry through the Generations03:57 - Loving Your Neighbor and the Great Commission in Cities03:57 - Why Should More Christians Reach out to Muslims in Their Cities?05:38 - Where to Start in Outreach and Evangelism06:13 - Studying Islam for Ministry06:31 - Curbing Assumptions 07:26 - Honor, Shame, Knowledge and Kindness09:53 - Common Mistakes of Short-Term Missions Teams11:03 - Common Islamic Ideas about Teachers12:20 - Problems with Being a Teacher12:47 - Engaging as a Learner and Honoring Your Neighbor13:50 - Teaching versus Discipleship16:25 - Respect, Politeness and Cross-Cultural Dynamics18:15 - Re-interpreting Silence in Cross-Cultural Context19:13 - Repeating Mistakes in Missions19:43 - Unwrapping Missions from Colonialism20:47 - Sharing the Gospel across Generations21:53 - Biggest Hurdles for Muslims to Become Christian22:17 - Is Multicultural Really Multicultural?22:42 - More Like Jesus or More Like Us25:14 - What Does It Mean to be Godly?26:16 - Incarnational Missions27:47 - Contact Seth Bouchelle29:57 - A Stand-up Comedy Routine from a Missionary31:54 - Joke: Huh, Huh, Haha, HahaDid you appreciate this podcast? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com
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