What happens when you combine 8 different cultures in one school? You get the opportunity to really live out Kingdom Culture. The last couple of days staff training for the Spring quarter we have been dialoging a lot about what this looks like, and what it means for us as a base to really honor other cultures and celebrate the differences that we all bring. We have so much to learn from one another.
Choosing to run a school that will be translated into Korean means a lot of added processes of translation and rethinking how we operate some of the daily routines.
In Matthew 5 Jesus exhorts us to love those who aren't like us, namely he's talking about enemies, however it really applies to anyone who "isn't like us". Because really, it's easy for anyone to love someone who is just like them. Same likes, dislikes, mannerisms. What about someone who grew up in a different culture? We can learn from one another! Some cultures have a strong emphasis on family and honor. Others, a strong focus on education. Some have a rich heritage of prayer and intercession.
There are somethings that cross cultural boundaries and those are Kingdom principles of treating others the way you want to be treated, choosing to forgive, speaking truth in love, serving... its here where we all meet- the common ground of Jesus and the way He modeled the way we ought to walk.
More soon! (PS check out the page called Around the World in 80 days for specific outreach related details...)
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Sounds like this quarter is going to be both fun and challenging!
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