Cross-Cultural Connections - Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World by Duane Elmer

Cross-Cultural Connections - Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World by Duane Elmer

With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides differences in food and fashion, we face significant contrasts of cultural orientation and patterns of thinking. As we travel across cultures, what should we expect? How do we deal with culture shock? And can we truly connect with those we meet? Experienced cross - cultural specialist Duane Elmer provides a compass for navigating through different cultures. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build cross - cultural relationships. Filled with real - life illustrations and practical exercises, this guide offers the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively, and establish genuine trust and acceptance. Above all, Elmer demonstrates how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and instead become authentic ambassadors for Christ. Whether you are embarking on a short - term mission trip or traveling for business or pleasure, this book is both an ideal preparation and a handy companion for your journey.

The Ph.D. program is directed by Duane H.Elmer (Ph.D., Michigan State University). It is the G. program in educational studies. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, holds the W.Aldeen Chair in International Studies. He has delivered cross-cultural training to Fortune 500 corporations, relief and development agencies, mission organizations, churches, and educational institutions, in addition to visiting and lecturing in over 75 countries. He has also worked for peace and reconciliation in a number of countries.

He recently delivered faculty development workshops on the theme of Teaching for Change at over 25 European and Middle Eastern schools. He has taught at Durban Bible College, Michigan State University, and Wheaton College and Graduate School in Durban, South Africa. Moody Monthly, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Christian Education Journal, Discernment, and Christianity Today have all published his articles. Developing Relationships, With an Eye on the Future: Church and Development in the Twenty-First Century, Cross-Cultural Conflict, and Cross-Cultural Links are some of his books.

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ISBN 13	9780830823093
ISBN 10	0830823093
Title	Cross-Cultural Connections - Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World
Author	Duane Elmer
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	InterVarsity Press
Year published	2002-08-29
Number of pages	215
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