Cross-Cultural Conflict Building Relationships for Effective Ministry

Name: Cross-Cultural Conflict Building Relationships for Effective Ministry
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ISBN: 9780830816576

ISBN-10: 0830816577

ISBN-13: 9780830816576

Edition: 1993

Authors: Duane H. Elmer

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Whether at home or abroad, communicating with people of other cultures is difficult. It requires new ways of thinking and interpreting the world. When conflict arises, as it often does, the issues become even more confusing. Without a good understanding of how different cultures handle conflict, our best intentions may only make matters worse.With a particular focus on Asian and Hispanic cultures (at home and around the world) and on African culture, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows howthey 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…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 12/21/1993
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English




Understanding Conflict and Culture



The Amazing Contours of Conflict



Cultural Diversity Was God's Idea (and So Was Unity)



Handling Conflict the American Way



Conflict and Cultural Values



Cultural Diversity and Conflict Resolution



Mediation and Mediator



The One-Down Position and Vulnerability



Storytelling and Proverbs



Inaction, Misdirection, Silence and Indefinate Persons



Implications for the Gospel Message



Communicating the Gospel Across Culture



Power and Winning: The Twin Diseases



Communication Principles for Conflict Resolution: A Case Study from Joshua



Principles for Managing Conflict


Notes


Bibliography