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What Shame Taught Me
It was late afternoon when my brother and I were kicked out of the apartment, completely naked.
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Oct 18, 2024


Learning in Community
When God created the world, He created us to be in community with Him and with each other.
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Sep 17, 2024


From Hidden Immigrants to Hidden Ambassadors
July 9, 2024 Andrew Hedinger In September of 2002 I was just under 6 feet tall, with blond hair, blue eyes, and the type of neutral...
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Jul 9, 2024


Taking up the Cross, Shedding Preconceptions
June 12, 2024 Jon Mazarella “You’re like a son to me, “ he said as he hugged me. I didn’t know how to respond. To be a son to someone so...
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Jun 12, 2024


How Much Do You Weigh?
Several years ago I was visiting and teaching outside of my usual culture. I always love the opportunity to observe
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May 21, 2024


What I Didn't Learn in the Dust
I was born in a hot and dusty city called Tete, in Mozambique. I grew up there and in a nearby village called Dinthi, playing in the dirt,
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Apr 23, 2024


Superstition and the Gospel
It was the last session before lunch at the SCEN – the Evangelical Seminary of Sao Luis, a coastal town in norther Brazil.
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Apr 9, 2024


Welcome Fellow American!
A whirlwind of emotions swept through me as I was entering the conference room for my oath ceremony.
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Mar 26, 2024


What does it mean to you?
"If you are 30 years old, and you do not live at home, you are a bad son," my friend said emphatically.
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Mar 12, 2024


Cultural Shifts in Immigrant Churches in the U.S.
By its nature, immigrant churches in the U.S. are multicultural, or at least bicultural, implying the presence of more than one culture.
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Feb 6, 2024


One Church, Many Cultures
Jesus prayed in John 17 that his children would be unified. Scripture is clear about the importance of unity.
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Feb 3, 2023


An Arrow with Two Arrowheads
When teaching about relational mission, we often use arrows to show the connection between two or more people. An arrow might point between
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Jan 27, 2023


Language and Culture Learning Around the Holidays
As the last quarter of the calendar year marches on, many of us find ourselves in a season of holidays and celebration. People in the United
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Nov 11, 2022


Overcoming Cultural Stereotypes
Stereotypes exist in every culture. A stereotype is a fixed image or idea of a particular person or thing that's widely accepted by any
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Nov 4, 2022


The Power of Relationship when Discussing Race and Ethnicity
The discussion of race and ethnicity is complex, in part due to confusion brought on by logical fallacies, misinformation, generational hurt
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Oct 28, 2022


Where is God in Your Intercultural Relationships?
The United States is becoming more diverse than ever. According to the 2020 report from the U.S. Census Bureau,
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Oct 14, 2022


Your Cultural Adjustment Path
Ever heard the phrase, "from here to there?" This saying is a theme of my life. Maybe you find the same true of your life.
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Sep 30, 2022


Three Reasons Culture Learning is Crucial for All Christians
Many trainees who join our training for the first time, especially North American missionary candidates who already have cross-cultural expe
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Sep 9, 2022

Know What You Don't Know
Mary and Sam just moved to a new place. Mary had a worried look on her face as she thought about going to her first day of work.
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Mar 10, 2022


We're Different but The Same
Have you ever lost the mayonnaise jar in your refrigerator because you just couldn’t see it?
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Mar 10, 2022
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