Reaching the World in Our Own Backyard: A Guide to Building
Relationships with People of Other Faiths and Cultures
Pillai, Rajendra K.
WaterBrook Press, 2003
This book offers some
general principles for reaching out across cultures in our own neighborhoods and cities. The author gives helpful guidance
to Americans who want to engage with people from other countries including immigrants, foreign students, tourists, refugees.
Cultural considerations and common points of reference are a good place to start for those who are eager to share the good
news of Jesus Christ with foreign-born individuals.
Out of Their Faces and Into Their Shoes: How to Understand
Spiritually Lost People and Give Them Directions to God
John Kramp
Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995
This unique book looks at Christian evangelism from
the viewpoint of lost people. One of the first insights in the book, for example, is that lost people often don’t know
they are lost. In fact they are probably enjoying their journey, completely unaware that they are going in the wrong direction.
The author shares practical ideas for outreach to the lost in an easy to read and often humorous format.
The Other Side of the Sky: A Memoir
Farah Ahmedi
and Tamim Ansary
Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2006
The
fascinating firsthand story told in this book, about a young girl’s life and losses in Afghanistan, her journey to America,
and her adjustment to life in a new land, gives the reader an amazing, inside view of life as a refugee. The story also allows
the reader to see how some people in other countries view the American people—a valuable understanding for those who
are interested in working with refugees and other foreign born people.
God's Global Mosaic: What We Can Learn from Christians Around
the World
Paul-Gordon Chandler
InterVarsity Press, 2000
Kingdom workers would enjoy reading this book for personal devotions. The author uses both scriptures
and stories from Christians around the world to give us a glimpse of God’s global Church, and to show us that there
is much we can learn from one another and our varied cultural experiences with God.
Listening Effectively: Achieving High Standards in Communication
Kline, John A.
Prentice Hall, 2003
The author is a communication expert who has taught thousands of
people, from military officers to college students, how to become better listeners. This thoughtful look at the art
of listening offers Kingdom workers some valuable information on reasons listening is important, the listening process,
bad habits regarding listening, and ways to improve our ability to listen.
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