ONE NATION Inter-cultural Training for Christian Leaders.

The ONE NATION curriculum is a Christ-centered, interactive approach to understanding effective methods to lead while serving on the front-lines of racial reconciliation.  Our sessions weave real-life examples with qualified research to produce a results oriented outcome able to be adapted to any situation.

AWARENESS

Defining Cultural Competence  

1) To brainstorm definitions of cultural competence, 2) To consider varying viewpoints regarding cultural competence, 3) To identify the barriers to cultural competence  

Dimensions of Personal Identity

To identify the complexity of human beings by exploring how our values, behaviors, and expectations are influenced by individual differences and shared identities 

The Dynamics of Difference

1) To recognize the dynamics and consequences of being different, 2) To identify the dynamics of difference that occur in various settings, 3) To determine feelings associated with difference, 4) To generate strategies to mediate the harmful effects of difference 

Understanding Power

1) To identify the effects of power/powerlessness, 2) To discuss feelings associated with power/powerlessness, 3) To discuss the impact of power/powerlessness                                                                                                          

KNOWLEDGE

How to Recognize Discriminatory Practices

1) To improve the ability to recognize discriminatory practices on all races and the damaging consequences that result  

Understanding Specific Cultural Groups

To understand the nomenclatures, demographics, cultural values and societal experiences of Caucasians, American Indians, African-Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos

Racial Identify Development

1) To define racial identity development, 2) To review racial identity development models, 3) To identify self on a racial identity development continuum

Communicating Inter-culturally

1) To become acquainted with theories of inter-cultural communication, 2) To examine the impact of generalizations and stereotypes on effective communication, 3) To understand non-verbal inter-cultural communication 

SKILL

Inter-cultural Dynamics Case-study

1) To integrate awareness, knowledge, and skill competencies, 2) To apply awareness, knowledge, and skill competencies to a particular case study

Case-study Group Presentations

To showcase the application of awareness, knowledge, and skill competencies