Duane Elmer
Autor de Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility
Sobre El Autor
Duane Elmer is the G. W. Aldeen Professor of International Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.
Obras de Duane Elmer
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Género
- male
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Reseñas
Victims of Liberia's civil war invited us to teach them about reconciliation. We soon realized a formula created in an air-conditioned study would not be enough.
$19.50
With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides difference 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? Elmer demonstrates how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and become authentic ambassadors for Christ.
With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides difference 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? Elmer demonstrates how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and become authentic ambassadors for Christ.
$19.50
With a particular focus on Asian, African and Hispanic cultures, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately. Elmer gives numerous stories and examples from his experience and from others to show how handling conflict well builds solid relationships. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of stick questions in Scripture. A book not just of theory but practical models for conflict resolution.… (más)
With a particular focus on Asian, African and Hispanic cultures, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately. Elmer gives numerous stories and examples from his experience and from others to show how handling conflict well builds solid relationships. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of stick questions in Scripture. A book not just of theory but practical models for conflict resolution.… (más)
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Estadísticas
- Obras
- 10
- Miembros
- 1,125
- Popularidad
- #22,839
- Valoración
- 3.9
- Reseñas
- 6
- ISBNs
- 8
- Idiomas
- 1
of: theological education (developing church leaders who will revitalize the
church's life and witness), global mission of the church (entering a dynamic
era of change), international development (transforming the traditional
models), church leadership and renewal (using education as the basis for
change).