Cross-cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility | 
| Author: Duane Elmer
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 212
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0830833781
Dewey Decimal Number: 266.023
EAN: 9780830833788
ASIN: 0830833781
Publication Date: March 16, 2006
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Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. 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. Unfortunately, all too often and even though we don't mean it, our actions communicate superiority, paternalism, imperialism and arrogance. Our best intentions become unintentional insults. How can we minister in ways that are received as true Christlike service?Cross-cultural specialist Duane Elmer gives Christians practical advice for serving other cultures with sensitivity and humility. With careful biblical exposition and keen cross-cultural awareness, he shows how our actions and attitudes often contradict and offend the local culture. He offers principles and guidance for avoiding misunderstandings and building relationships in ways that honor others. Here is culturally-savvy insight into how we can follow Jesus' steps to become global servants.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.
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Excellent read & great information October 11, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a must read for anyone who is going on a short term mission trip. It reveals some things that you would never have thought of and helps you to change your thought process to better minister to others. READ this book.
Life Changing October 9, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Because of the way I was raised, my ESL training, and my experiences in Africa, it may be that I am actually better at "other world cultures" than the subtle but shattering differences in what the author refers to as "home culture." For me, this book is as much about relationships as it is about serving other cultures.
The author's willingness to expose his own shortcomings on this subject creates a comfortable atmosphere of receptivity rather than one of exhortation. This did not dilute the intensity of my need to change some foundational thought processes. He provides some practical tools to do just that!
A required read for those missions focused March 29, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have not finished it yet, but each chapter builds the case for how to be effective in cross cultural settings. I would recommend this book as required reading to all who are going as short-term or long-term missionaries.
Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility February 22, 2007
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
It arrived in a timely fashion and was in good condition. My customer was very pleased.
A 'must read' before heading out! January 5, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am using Cross-cultural Servanthood as a training tool for sending a surgical team to Mexico. It is excellent for preparing our hearts and minds to serve. It doesn't just tell you to be a servant but it tells you how to be one. I have read many book on short term missions but this book rises to the top as a 'must read' before going on the field. Last year we used Elmer's book Cross-cultural Connections and it too had fresh new insights that challenged our team to think more deeply about the impact we may have in another culture.
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