The Return of Shame and Honor

The cultural dynamics of honor, face, and shame have often been thought to be possessions of foreign, non-Western cultures. Those of us in the English-speaking world have often thought we have "outgrown" such issues–no more "pistols at 20 paces"! In truth, there is no such thing as "Honor Cultures" or "Shame Cultures." Not only do these appear as dominant themes in scripture, but all cultures practice these basic dynamics, including our modern English-speaking North American culture. To understand and engage our current cultural context well, ministers and church leaders need to pay closer attention to such issues. In this webinar, Chris will draw on some of his recent publications to help church leaders think deeply and critically about honor, face, and shame.

A part of our series Intersection: Where Theology and Practice Meet, this particular webinar took place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

RECORDINGS AND RESOURCES

Special Guest: CHRIS FLANDERS

Chris Flanders is professor of missions in the Graduate School of Theology at ACU. His wife, Cara, is the assistant director of the ACU Counseling Center. Chris spent 11 years in Thailand (Bangkok and Chiang Mai) where he worked with established churches and helped plant several new churches. Chris is the assistant editor of Missio Dei Journal and a member of the leadership team of the Honor-Shame Network. His publications include About Face: Rethinking Face for 21st Century Mission, Devoted to Christ: Missiological Reflections in Honor of Sherwood G. Lingenfelter (editor), and Honor, Shame, and the Gospel: Reframing Our Message and Ministry (editor with Werner Mischke).

Questions?

Contact Renee Paul with any questions about this webinar.