“The disciples preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically different.”
Mark 6:12
About
Global Development exists to help people connect biblical values to the deepest part of their worldview and to foster intentional discipleship so that people may experience the life-changing transformation of the kingdom of God.
Darrell Whiteman
Darrell Whiteman is a missiological anthropologist, passionate about helping people in diverse cultures connect the Gospel and biblical values to the deepest part of their worldview. His teaching on “Crossing Cultural Barriers with the Gospel” has taken him to 78 countries and the training of thousands of missionaries and church workers.
Crossing Cultures with the Gospel
Crossing Cultures with the Gospel
Anthropological Wisdom for Effective Christian Witness
Drawing on forty years of teaching and mission experience, leading missiological anthropologist Darrell Whiteman brings a wealth of insight to bear on cross-cultural ministry.
After explaining the nature and function of culture and the importance of understanding culture for ministry, Whiteman addresses the most common challenges of ministering across cultures. He then provides practical solutions based on lived experience, helping readers develop healthy patterns so they can communicate the gospel effectively. Issues addressed include negotiating differences in worldview, the problem of nonverbal communication, understanding cultural forms and their meanings, and the challenge of overcoming culture shock.
Professors, students, and anyone ministering cross-culturally will benefit from this informed yet accessible guide. Foreword by Miriam Adeney.
Release Date: 2/27/24
