I chatted with Frank Zauflik today about the Central Europe East region in Greater Europe Mission. In preparation for a Consultation Day in September, we discussed a variety of issues, but one stood out to me in particular.
It’s a question, really. What are the things that we assume are true today about the CEE culture that USED to be true, but may not be true now?
For instance, for many years, I have heard missionaries state that Slovaks as a culture are not responsive to the Gospel. They just don’t respond to the salvation message.
I have had experiences contrary to that statement. But, I have to ask the question whether or not it is really true.
Another consideration: Do Slovaks (Central Europeans) have a high tolerance for risk-taking (overall) or not? According to one survey, they have a very high tolerance. According to my experience, they tend to shy away from risk-taking.
However, most of my experience has been in the context of Christian people and that may skew the average.
But my first question remains. What is it that I (as a missionary) hold true in my mind/heart today that maybe at one time was, indeed, true, but may not be true today?
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