WHEN YOU CROSS CULTURES - World Evangelical Alliance

“I was excited to read this revised new edition of the book, “ When You
Cross Cultures” which was first published in 1990. While many books on the
subject of crossing cultures have been written, this book carries a strong Asian
flavor with reflections from an Asian perspective. The book has a wonderful
simplicity with a richness in real-life stories. The book is strongly biblically
based but pays attention to contemporary situations - a very practical book for
those ministering in cross-cultural situations as well as for church leaders.”
DR PATRICK FUNG
General Director, OMF International
“The mission scene today has changed drastically. The need for cultural
sensitivity among cross-cultural workers has not changed. Particularly with
the increasing number of short-term workers crossing cultures every year, a
demand for a concise but comprehensive book on crossing cultures is even
greater. I recommend this book for every short-term worker, for tentmakers
and not least for long-term workers.”
DR DAVID TAI WOONG LEE
Director of Global Leadership Focus, Korea
Global Missionary Fellowship, Inc. Korea
“Jim Chew’s teaching from the Scriptures and from his rich ministry and
life experiences are worth serious attention from younger generation
missionaries and global young leaders. It is no accident that there are young
people around the world, like myself, whose lives and ministries have been
impacted by Jim, a mentor and friend.
When You Cross Cultures is not merely a “how-to” book on cross-cultural
missions but a WHO-TO book imploring TO WHOM we should look for our
identity, our example, our how-to, our perseverance, and our hope in the great
challenges of global missions. The Christ-centred focus that is consistently
emphasized will serve as an invaluable guide for the ministries and lives of the
next generations of missionaries and global leaders.
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