Cross-cultural communication
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.
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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).