journal entry
suggestions for topics to consider.
Share a bit of your personal story:
? Where is your family from? Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?
? Describe your home culture: (Religion, Ethnicity, Language, Family, History, Etc.)
? Describe any significant experiences that have shaped you or given you perspective.
How have you seen your story intersect with God’s story?
? Share a bit of your faith journey (beliefs, understanding of God, salvation experience,
significant spiritual markers, etc.).
? What would you want someone from another culture to know about your faith?
? Why is it important to understand the whole story of God (the Grand Narrative)?
How have you interacted with or engaged in the global story?
? What kinds of cross-cultural experiences have you had?
? How would you describe your level of comfort, knowledge, or understanding when
interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds than your own?
? What are some challenges you have experienced when interacting across cultural boundaries?
Why is it important to understand God’s story, your own story, and the global story to effectively
cross cultures with the gospel?
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CQ J :OURNAL THE OWER OF TORY SSIGNMENT P S A INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Throughout the course, you will submit 4 journal entries which will guide you to reflect on your
cultural intelligence (CQ) scores, set measurable goals and action steps for improving your CQ,
and participate in activities and experiences which will help to practice effective intercultural
