Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (942 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830833781 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Recently, he led faculty development workshops at over 25 European and Middle Eastern schools on the theme of Teaching for Transformation. He has taught at Durban Bible College (Durban, South Africa), Michigan State University and Wheaton College and Graduate School. W. program in educational studies and is the G. In addition to traveling and teac
Elmer's solid grounding in scripture and frequent use of personal experience, coupled with his engaging writing style, leave the reader wanting more. Note that each of these assumes that the intercultural encounter calls for a series of top-down skills moving from foreignness toward control. It should spark some lively discussions and challenge many of our commonly held views of doing ministry cross-culturally. Duane Elmer is a master at cross-cultural relationships and nearly every page of the book shows it. The examples and reflections that come through these pages shine with the warmth and reality of letters from a close friend. It is not only for Christian ministers and missionaries, but for all of us as parents, teachers and colleagues. Choosing Christian styles and biblical sources, he develops applications of principles that ring true, reflecting the warmth and wholeness of sound in
Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. With careful biblical exposition and keen cross-cultural awareness, he shows how our actions and attitudes often contradict and offend the local culture. Our best intentions become unintentional insults. Unfortunately, all too often and even though we don't mean it, our actions communicate superiority, paternalism, imperialism and arrogance. Whether you're going on your first short-term mission trip or ministering overseas for extended periods, this useful guide is essential reading for anyone who wants to serve effectively in international settings with grace and sensitivity.. The response? "Missionaries could be more effective if they did not think they were better than us." The last thing we want to do in cross-cultural ministry is to offend people in other cultures. Here is culturally-savvy insight into how we can follow Jesus' steps to become global servants. How can we minister in ways that are received as true Christlike s
yisrael said Great read. Read this book for a seminary course at Evangel University. Elmer proffers great insights about leadership that are both spiritually deep and easy to understand. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in what Christian service looks like.. The author does an excellent job detailing areas of personal growth and ways to The book is applicable to ALL relationships, abroad and nearby! The author does an excellent job detailing areas of personal growth and ways to cultivate true intimacy with those God has given to us in relationship.. Challenging, Convicting, but Encouraging Great book that makes you think, convicts you, challenges you, all while encouraging you. I had to read this for a grad class, but I plan to read again now that my class is completed.