Search results for 'Language and Culture' (8)
Life on the field now doesn’t look anything like what I pictured 10 years ago. And yet, I’m seeing the way God is shaping our kids to be more like Him and that is what I’ve always hoped for.
Understanding the history of missions is crucial for discerning how to be effective cross-cultural workers. By studying historical contexts, methods, and successes and failures of past efforts, we can learn valuable insights from those who have pioneered the way before us.
Welcoming the nations plays an increasingly effective role in fulfilling the Great Commission, to see every tribe, tongue, people, and nation delighting in and worshiping the Lord. What if followers of Jesus all over the world welcomed, loved, and showed hospitality to refugees, immigrants, and international students? What if the influx of nations coming to America is a blessing and opportunity, orchestrated by God, to fulfill the Great Commission?
Missionary Work in the 10/40 can be really challenging but provides unqiue opportunities as well.
Why is language learning is so important for missionaries?
How important is it for missionaries to learn the local language?
How do you manage culture stress?
What does it look like to love across languages?