Changing lanes, crossing cultures : equipping Christians and churches for ministry in a culturally diverse society /
Schachtel, Andrew P.,
Changing lanes, crossing cultures : equipping Christians and churches for ministry in a culturally diverse society / Andrew P. Schachtel, Choon-Hwa Lim, Michael K. Wilson. - 194 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
"A practical guide to cross-cultural ministry, aimed at aiding Christians as they undertake the crucial, challenging but very rewarding process of interacting across cultures. With Australia's population made up of people who come from approximately 200 countries, no one could doubt that we're now a very multi-ethnic nation. Several million of these people have made Australia home, but they often have very little contact with Christians, and minimal understanding of the gospel. This book is about helping Christians and churches to understand the WHY, WHAT, HOW and WHEN of vibrant cross-cultural ministries, and to get involved. As Christians and churches in Australia face the cultural changes taking place in our cities and towns, there's a need to learn appropriate and effective new skills, and to change approaches and directions in how we do ministry. This book will aid Christians and churches as they undertake the crucial, challenging but very rewarding process of changing lanes in an increasingly multicultural environment. Changing Lanes, Crossing Cultures includes an examination of the biblical motivation for cross-cultural ministry, steps to overcome obstacles, practical information on how to get involved and many helpful anecdotes and case studies. Each section contains thought-provoking questions for reflection and discussion. It's written so that any person can pick it up and read it, or small-groups can study it over six sessions."--Back cover.
9780869010808 0869010808
Christianity.
Christian life--Australia.
Multiculturalism--Religious aspects.--Australia
Multiculturalism--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Intercultural communication.
Australian
Changing lanes, crossing cultures : equipping Christians and churches for ministry in a culturally diverse society / Andrew P. Schachtel, Choon-Hwa Lim, Michael K. Wilson. - 194 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
"A practical guide to cross-cultural ministry, aimed at aiding Christians as they undertake the crucial, challenging but very rewarding process of interacting across cultures. With Australia's population made up of people who come from approximately 200 countries, no one could doubt that we're now a very multi-ethnic nation. Several million of these people have made Australia home, but they often have very little contact with Christians, and minimal understanding of the gospel. This book is about helping Christians and churches to understand the WHY, WHAT, HOW and WHEN of vibrant cross-cultural ministries, and to get involved. As Christians and churches in Australia face the cultural changes taking place in our cities and towns, there's a need to learn appropriate and effective new skills, and to change approaches and directions in how we do ministry. This book will aid Christians and churches as they undertake the crucial, challenging but very rewarding process of changing lanes in an increasingly multicultural environment. Changing Lanes, Crossing Cultures includes an examination of the biblical motivation for cross-cultural ministry, steps to overcome obstacles, practical information on how to get involved and many helpful anecdotes and case studies. Each section contains thought-provoking questions for reflection and discussion. It's written so that any person can pick it up and read it, or small-groups can study it over six sessions."--Back cover.
9780869010808 0869010808
Christianity.
Christian life--Australia.
Multiculturalism--Religious aspects.--Australia
Multiculturalism--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Intercultural communication.
Australian