Cross-cultural communication

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One of the first missionary tasks is enculturation through language acquisition. Learning the language of a culture not only enables effective communication, but it also elucidates cultural symbols and reasoning.

Recommended Reading

Lingenfelter, Sherwood, and Mayers, Marvin K. Ministering Cross-Culturally: A Model for Effective Personal Relationships (Baker Academic, 2016).


Resources for Further Study

Elmer, Duane Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility (IVP Books, 2007). Elmer, Duane Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World (IVP Books, 2002).

Missionary Work of the Church

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