Crossing Cultures with the Gospel: Anthropological Wisdom for Effective Christian Witness

Crossing Cultures with the Gospel: Anthropological Wisdom for Effective Christian Witness
by: Darrell L. Whiteman (Author)
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication Date: 2024/2/27
Language: English
Print Length: 272 pages
ISBN-10: 1540960463
ISBN-13: 9781540960467
Book Description
Southwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Evangelism/Missions/Global Church)Drawing on forty years of teaching and mission experience, leading missiological anthropologist Darrell Whiteman brings a wealth of insight to bear on cross-cultural ministry.After explaining the nature and function of culture and the importance of understanding culture for ministry, Whiteman addresses the most common challenges of ministering across cultures. He then provides practical solutions based on lived experience, helping readers develop healthy patterns so they can communicate the gospel effectively. Issues addressed include negotiating differences in worldview, the problem of nonverbal communication, understanding cultural forms and their meanings, and the challenge of overcoming culture shock.Professors, students, and anyone ministering cross-culturally will benefit from this informed yet accessible guide. Foreword by Miriam Adeney.
About the Author
Southwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Evangelism/Missions/Global Church)Drawing on forty years of teaching and mission experience, leading missiological anthropologist Darrell Whiteman brings a wealth of insight to bear on cross-cultural ministry.After explaining the nature and function of culture and the importance of understanding culture for ministry, Whiteman addresses the most common challenges of ministering across cultures. He then provides practical solutions based on lived experience, helping readers develop healthy patterns so they can communicate the gospel effectively. Issues addressed include negotiating differences in worldview, the problem of nonverbal communication, understanding cultural forms and their meanings, and the challenge of overcoming culture shock.Professors, students, and anyone ministering cross-culturally will benefit from this informed yet accessible guide. Foreword by Miriam Adeney. Read more