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Cross-Cultural Conflict:

Building Relationships for Effective Ministry
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InterVarsity Press, Dec 21, 1993 - Religion - 192 pages
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 how they 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 solid relationships. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of sticky questions in Scripture. This is a book not just of theory but of practical models of conflict resolution.Pastors, evangelists, businesspeople, missionaries, students--anyone who wants to communicate more effectively with neighbors and colleagues--will find this book immensely helpful.
  

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Review: Cross-Cultural Conflict: Cross-Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry

User Review  - Bro - Goodreads

Must read if you are working cross culturally. Duane Elmer seems to have lots of good insights on these topics. Take the time to improve your thinking! Read full review

Review: Cross-Cultural Conflict: Cross-Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry

User Review  - Scott Hayden - Goodreads

This is my #2 most recommended book to those who live/work cross culturally. Elmer surveys the landscape of conflict resolution, demonstrating significant overlap between several non-Western and ... Read full review

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Cultural Diversity and Conflict Resolution
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Implications for the Gospel Message
135
The Twin Diseases
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Principles for Managing Conflict
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Bibliography
187
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About the author (1993)

Duane H. Elmer (Ph.D., Michigan State U.) is director of the Ph.D. program in educational studies and is the G. W. Aldeen Chair of International Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. In addition to traveling and teaching in over 75 countries, he has provided cross-cultural training to Fortune 500 companies, relief and development agencies, mission organizations, churches and educational institutions. He has also conducted peace and reconciliation efforts in several countries. Recently, he led faculty development workshops at over 25 European and Middle Eastern schools on the theme of Teaching for Transformation. He has taught at Durban Bible College (Durban, South Africa), Michigan State University and Wheaton College and Graduate School.

His articles have been published in journals such as Moody Monthly, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Christian Education Journal, Discernment, and Christianity Today. His books include An Analysis of Hebrews: A Programmed Instruction, Building Relationships, With an Eye on the Future: Church and Development in the Twenty-First Century, Cross-Cultural Conflict and Cross-Cultural Connections.

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