Missions & Missionary Work in The Books Store

Experienced cross-cultural specialist Duane Elmer provides a compass for navigating through different cultures. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build cross-cultural relationships. Filled with real-life illustrations and practical exercises, this guide offers the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively, and establish genuine trust and acceptance.

Above all, Elmer demonstrates how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and instead become authentic ambassadors for Christ. Whether you are embarking on a short-term mission trip or traveling for business or pleasure, this book is both an ideal preparation and a handy companion for your journey.

"Effective crosscultural ministries begin with interpersonal relationships that bridge the cultural gulfs that separate people. Duane H. Elmer helps us understand the depth of these gulfs and shows us concrete ways to build relationships of understanding and trust that are essential for crosscultural ministries." Paul G. Hiebert, professor of mission and anthropology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

"Duane Elmer has given us a tremendous resource for the twenty-first century. A must-read for Christians or non-Christians, local churches, Christian colleges and universities, mission organizations, and those connected to the marketplace." Alvin C. Bibbs, Sr., director of Extension Ministries, Willow Creek Community Church

"This book will help us love our neighbors in ways that make sense to them." Miriam Adeney, associate professor of global and urban ministries, Seattle Pacific University, and teaching fellow, Regent College

 “She can’t be dead!” the young pastor cried as he looked down at the still, white face of his new bride. Blinded by bitterness, Paul Cameron leaves his church and flees to a logging camp deep in the north woods of Wisconsin. There he wrestles with his loss—unable to get Corrine out of his mind and unwilling to make peace with God.

When a falling tree crushes his legs, Paul can run no further. Broken now in body as well as spirit, he must face his own heart as he encounters the love of God in the patient care of his nurse, Abigail Finlayson.

The Long Road Home touches shattered dreams with God’s faithfulness and the possibility of new love in this turn–of–the–century romance.

Schnabel first focuses the spotlight on Paul's missionary work--the realities he faced, and the strategies and methods he employed. Applying his grasp of the wide range of ancient sources and of contemporary scholarship, he clarifies our understanding, expands our knowledge and corrects our misconceptions of Paul the missionary.