Chris Mauger

Talking to people was not the only way I learned about Bangladeshi culture. I read books on the region, including historical novels, biographies, and other factual accounts, and continued gathering information about the history of Bangladesh during my entire stay. History and culture interest me, and I knew the information I learned would positively impact the effectiveness of my gospel presentations. I also met with and informally interviewed key people who had lived through

To effectively contextualize our message within the culture we are working in, we must first become aware of how much our home culture has influenced us (and our ideas about the Bible). Just as a fish does not realize it is immersed in water, people often do not realize the profound impact their home culture has on them. It is challenging to separate our deeply held biblical beliefs and practices from the culture that has shaped us. But to become an effective messenger, this

This is the second part of the two-part blog—the first illustrated racing for a train to show that we should never give up. I can only imagine that big guy's look when I yelled so loud that he jumped out of my way. Rocking the boat can be so much fun. Now, I will share another experience that turned out differently. The story emphasizes the need to move on when a plan or wish is not working out. I lived in Lucknow for over a year and knew my way around the city well. I did no