Reframing Cross-Cultural Discipleship around Allegiance: Promoting Peace, Reconciliation, and Freedom from Fear

EMQ » Jul - Sept 2026 » Volume 62 Issue 3

Scenic view of a riverside town with historic buildings and mountains in the background. — View of a historic mosque near a river in the Balkans.

Summary: Byran Carey argues for a deeper, more lasting approach to cross-cultural discipleship centered on allegiance to Jesus and participation in God’s work of peace and reconciliation. He contrasts the effect of focusing on doctrinal boundaries versus reordering loyalties. This kind of discipleship is slower, but it forms communities characterized by humility, restored relationships, and lasting faith.

By Bryan Carey

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