How do you share the gospel in a culture very different from your own? Peter Öman talks with Susan Nitz and Nathan Seiltz about their experiences in Christian mission work in Malawi and the Dominican Republic. They discuss cultural differences, language learning, and the importance of listening to and understanding the people you meet. The conversation also touches on superstition, baptism, pastoral care, and the joy of seeing people come to understand the message of the gospel. At the heart of the discussion is the central message of the Bible: we cannot solve the problem of sin ourselves, but Jesus has done what we could not do. He took our place and gives forgiveness and eternal life. A conversation about mission, culture, and the joy of knowing: Jesus is my Savior.
0:00 Introduction (in Swedish, the rest is in english)
0:39 Susan Nitz and Nathan Seiltz introduce themselves
2:15 TELL Network – Bible teaching around the world
3:19 Moving to Africa as a young missionary family
5:46 A missionary’s first challenge: language and humility
7:44 Understanding a different culture
8:29 Superstition and witchcraft in Malawi
9:28 When cultural differences do not conflict with the Bible
13:00 When culture conflicts with God’s Word
14:31 How do you begin a conversation about the Christian faith?
16:35 The comfort of baptism after the death of a child
19:03 Talking about faith in different cultures
19:55 Nathan Seiltz on natural ways to share the gospel
22:04 What is the most important message of the Bible?
23:10 How do you avoid getting stuck on denominational differences?
26:23 How do you talk about controversial issues?
28:08 Baptism, amulets, and traditional beliefs
31:34 The joy of seeing people understand the gospel
32:58 Nathan’s strongest memories from the mission field
37:09 “I am a sinner – but Jesus has saved me”
39:20 Freedom from fear and superstition
40:02 A pastoral conversation about guilt
42:51 Baptism gives objective assurance
44:02 What is CELC?
45:04 Are foreign missionaries still needed?
47:23 The gospel crosses every cultural boundary
47:42 What is the gospel?
49:18 Is mission an expression of Western culture?
51:35 The difference between mission and colonialism
51:49 What will future mission work look like?
54:57 Hopes for the future
56:12 Conclusion
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