Becoming Native to Win the Natives
In the author's ten years living in China, Chinese friends and foreign friends alike have told him that in many ways he is more like a Chinese person …
Tag: Cross Cultural Skills
Great Commission, Great Compassion
Some of the most significant books come from those who—after years of research and practice—share their accumulated insights in a concise, readabl…
His Grace is Sufficient
One challenge in ministry is the need to see immediate results. Many missionary biographies end with stories of a growing local church and lives being…
Challenging and Engaging Islamic Traditions
Bernie Power’s stated goal in Challenging Islamic Traditions is to contrast al-Bukhari’s collection of the Hadith—a body of text that details th…
Let’s Not Forget the Deaf
Missio Nexus announces the February 2017 Global Issues Update: “Let’s Not Forget the Deaf” with Rob Myers of Door International. Complex global challenges impact Great…
Fresh Air for Mission Leaders
As Mission Leaders you have lots of ongoing work on your plate, as well as challenges and limitations. You are not alone! In this leadership…
A Fresh Perspective on the Insider Movement
The “insider movement” has received much attention in recent years and is often portrayed in ways that are polarized or misunderstood. Instead of repeating old…
Ethics & Discipleship in Honor-Shame Cultures
Westerners can falsely think, “Honor-shame cultures don’t believe in right and wrong!” But honor-shame cultures do indeed have a sense of morality; their basis for…
Webinar: Using Scripture to Teach CrossCultural Success
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is a cross cultural book. Scripture is full of narratives of God’s people crossing cultures in pursuit of God’s…
Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Identity and Gender Issues
The idea that one person’s “sexual liberty” trumps another’s religious freedom is prevalent. Focus groups are working diligently to challenge long-held Biblical standards about gender…