InterVarsity Press has just released two new books that dig into scripture for insights on cross-cultural ministry. I enjoyed both and hope many of you, too, can put them to use.
In Crossing Cultures in Scripture: Biblical Principles for Mission Practice, Marv Newell of Missio Nexus explores many of the cross-cultural encounters described in scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, and what we can learn from each one to apply to a variety of cross-cultural situations today. This helpful book fills a gap in our biblical theology of culture and missions and includes many thoughtful practical applications. It would make a great resource for a teaching or preaching series; check out the table of contents to see the scope.
» Learn more or purchase for US$13.97 from Amazon (or elsewhere). The Kindle edition is US$9.99.
Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials explores issues you may have learned about in co-author Jayson Georges’ previous book The 3D Gospel or his website HonorShame.com, or perhaps the writings of Kenneth Bailey, Rolland Muller, or Werner Mischke. This well-researched volume is more complete. It invites readers to see the Bible through the lens of honor and shame and illustrates principles through the authors’ experience in Central Asia, Latin America, and beyond. Published by IVP’s academic branch, it may be most helpful in the classroom or the hands of global workers.
» Learn more or purchase for $16.95 from Amazon (or elsewhere). The Kindle edition is US$9.99. Download a great chapter with eight guidelines for relationships in honor-shame cultures for free, or sign up for the November 3 Missio Nexus webinar on honor and shame (see below).