Speak the Right Language
In Philadelphia, there are countless Philly cheesesteak shops on every street corner. However, for anyone that does not live in the area, there are only two: Pat’s and Geno’s. Geno’s has been in the news recently for a sign posted at the window, reading “This is America: WHEN ORDERING ‘PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH.’” A Philadelphia city panel recently voted that this did not violate any city ordinance, even though it may offend and turn away potential customers. More on the story: Geno’s Signs.
In our ministry, do we ever leave people out because they do not speak our language (”Christian-ese”)? Are your students getting lost in all the “justification”, “sanctification”, or any other “-ification”? Make sure you are talking on the level your students are at. This is especially important in a crowd level event, as most of these students have no church background. I am not saying you “dumb down” your messages. Rather, make sure it is appropriate for your target audience without a translator. Remember, we ultimately want the students to find Christ, but without getting tied up in the language.
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