There is a lot to learn about crossing cultures! We have so much to learn from one another, but also from excellent published resources. Here are a few of our favourites!
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1. The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame and Fear Cultures
by Jayson Georges
A good entry point into cross-cultural ministry, exploring how we can be communities that share the good news with all people and understand the East/West cultural divide. Written for young adults embarking on a cross-cultural trip or engaging in student ministries
2. Crossing Cultures with Jesus: Sharing Good News with Sensitivity and Grace
by Katie J. Rawson
A good entry point into cross-cultural ministry, exploring how we can be communities that share the good news with all people and understand the East/West cultural divide. Written for young adults embarking on a cross-cultural trip or engaging in student ministries.
3. Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes
by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O Brien
An engaging and accessible book about how cultural worldviews affect our reading and teaching of the Bible. A great place to start understanding the honour-shame world of the Bible and how new perspectives on the ideas of time, patronage, face and identity deepen our understanding of the story of God.
4. No Longer Strangers: Transforming Evangelism with Immigrant Communities
Edited by Eugene Cho and Samira Izadi Page, Forward by Ann Voskamp
A vital collection of essays by diverse voices exploring better ways to invite immigrants to experience and know Jesus. These essays encourage evangelism and discipleship that moves away from strict formulas and transactional thinking to sharing the Gospel in a way that leads to healing, mutuality, reconciliation and transformation.
5. Building a Multi-Ethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Love, Grace and Reconciliation in a Divided World. by Derwin Gray
While primarily focused on the American context, this important work explores how bringing cultures together is not just a social issue but a theological one, and a beautiful portrait of the Gospel. A book that doesn’t shy away from difficult issues but brings hope and practical ideas for local churches to lead change in North America.
6. Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials
by Jayson Georges and Mark D. Baker
For those in vocational cross-cultural ministry or who love learning more, this academic work explores the complexity of ministry in an honour-shame context along with modern-day ministry strategies.
7. Honorshame.com
A website featuring blog posts, articles and resource links about cross-cultural ministry, specifically to groups with a cultural worldview that is primarily honour-shame.
Do you have a resource to suggest? Let us know what resources you’ve found helpful!
