Reviewing the SOFM: Week 2

During the second week of the SOFM we delved into the unique challenges cities present when taking the Gospel cross-culturally.  While cities tend to be melting pots in the sense that many cultures share a given city, cultural prejudices aren't so easily removed.  Within a given city, how do you find the people group you've chosen to work with?  How well will the Gospel flow between different groups?  What existing barriers or prejudices are there between these groups? Will these groups be able to fellowship together initially or will they need to be discipled to love their neighbors from other people groups? These are a few big issues to consider when researching and preparing to move overseas.  Unfortunately there's not a set formula that works everywhere, so as with church planting, this week is aimed at teaching the students principles while encouraging them to adapt methods.