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Perspectives on Conversion in the Alaska Native Culture
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Please answer all questions from your own point of view as a leader in the church doing ministry within the Alaska Native culture.
How long have you been involved in ministry within the Alaska Native culture?
What ministry roles have you had?
- In one or two sentences, please state what you believe is necessary in order to convert to Christianity:
- In one or two sentences, please state your understanding of the possibility of converting away from Christianity?
- Would your definitions differ from those in your church?
- What do you believe is the role of the “sinner’s prayer” in conversion?
- What do you believe is the role of baptism in conversion?
- What is the role of a “testimony” in conversion?
- Can a person convert to Christianity and show no change in their life? Why or why not?
- What are some cultural barriers that Natives face in conversion?
- What are some cultural strengths that aid Natives in conversion?
- What do you think could increase the number of conversions?