CultureCross
Equipping the Canadian Church For Cross-Cultural Connection
What is CultureCross?
CultureCross is a 12-week program written and produced by TWR Canada that equips the Canadian Church with practical tools and confidence to engage across cultures. Through 12 lessons featuring voices from leading ministry organizations, participants explore key questions about cultural worldviews, the role of context in communication, how Scripture speaks across cultures, and how to share the gospel and build meaningful connections in ways that honour others.
The curriculum affirms that cultural background is a God-given part of who we are and points us to Him, while our primary identity is found in Christ and the Kingdom of God. The CultureCross curriculum teaches that the Church can flourish in diversity, and that cross-cultural understanding strengthens churches, workplaces, and communities. Canada's growing diversity reflects God's good plan and presents meaningful opportunities for the Church to engage, grow, and reflect His Kingdom.
Our Goal Is To Help Participants...
Reduce Cultural Misunderstandings
Grow Cultural Sensitivity and Understanding
Communicate the Gospel Effectively
Why CultureCross?
“Learning someone's cultural worldview helps us to provide accurate context for the gospel.”
Course Overview
While participating in the CultureCross course, TWR Canada provides a range of resources to help you lead your church or small group and guide them through the material. Once you sign up, you can access and download these resources to your personal device.
The course includes three main components:
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The Video Teaching Series
12 engaging video lessons, (~20 minutes each), featuring various speakers.
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The Participants Guide
Lesson Preparation and Discussion Questions.
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Additional Resources
Appendices, Loving Your Neighbour Prayer Guide, etc.
"I have learned a lot in how to cross barriers and be friends with people of other cultures. I am learning new skills to be able to share my faith more effectively."
-Sue, CultureCross Participant
"Hailing from India and being new to Canada, CultureCross has equipped me with useful tools to understand this unique blend of cultures around me and also better undertsand my native culture which also happens to be diverse."
-Cecil, CultureCross Participant
Frequently Asked Questions...
1. Who is CultureCross designed for?
CultureCross is designed for Christians, churches, small groups, and individuals who want to grow in cross-cultural understanding, discipleship, and gospel conversations. No prior training or cultural studies background is required.
2. How long does each lesson take?
Each lesson includes a video of approximately 20 minutes and group discussion that typically lasts 30–90 minutes, depending on group size and depth of conversation.
3. What topics are covered in CultureCross?
The course explores themes such as cultural worldviews, honour and shame, fear and power, hospitality, communication, discipleship, and sharing the gospel across cultures—all grounded in Scripture and real-life examples.
4. Do participants need to complete homework?
Most lessons include optional pre-reading and reflection questions from the Bible to help participants prepare. While recommended, the preparation is not required for participation, making the course flexible for different group contexts.
5. Can CultureCross be used by churches without specialized leadership or training?
Yes. CultureCross is intentionally designed to be facilitator-friendly and can be run by churches or groups without expert training. Discussion questions and resources are clearly laid out to guide conversation.
Access The CultureCross Curriculum
We are pleased to offer individuals and groups FREE access to the CultureCross curriculum! By completing a brief form, you will receive an email with a download link to the full CultureCross package, including the participant guide, prayer guide, lesson videos, and supplemental resources.
The CultureCross curiculum was written and produced by Trans World Radio (TWR) Canada.
You are free to use this material for Kingdom impact, provided it is not sold or used for commercial purposes. For license details, visit www.twr.ca/licensing.
