Missionary Effectiveness and Intercultural Competence – Part 1

Presented by Mr. Fred Lewis, M.Div. – Training Coordinator – World View, Portland, OR

We will explore intercultural competence as a contributor to missionary effectiveness. Supporting topics covered in this presentation include misconceptions of missionary competence, a description of intercultural competence, differentiating it from cross-cultural competence and toleration of cultural differences, and factors that foster intercultural competence. Some recent studies on intercultural competence will be highlighted.

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