Cultural Intelligence
/Have you ever walked up to a conversation and quickly realized everyone was sharing ideas that contradicted your faith? Maybe in the conversation someone even made a hostile comment about the Christian faith. Most of us experience moments like this on a regular basis, whether at the office, in the neighborhood or at family events and we ask ourselves, “How does Jesus want me to engage?” The answer to this question can be difficult, especially when we experience a sense of hostility or indifference. Dr. Darrell Bock, author of Cultural Intelligence, will be visiting with us about what it looks like to engage with our culture in a uniquely Christian way.
ABOUT DR. BOCK
DR. DARRELL BOCK
Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author of over 40 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and work in cultural engagement as host of the seminary's Table Podcasts. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) for 2000–2001, is a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. His articles appear in leading publications. He is often an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for over 40 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather.
Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World
Cultural intelligence requires that we understand the changing world around us, and engage these changes in ways that edify the church and winsomely seek after the lost. In Cultural Intelligence, Darrell L. Bock builds a theology of cultural engagement, and equips readers to relate well to their culture with an eye on the example set by Paul in the New Testament. This timely book will highlight the need to center our beliefs and practices around God’s word while interacting well with a culture that is increasingly detached from biblical truth.