Missionary Expatriate Effectiveness
Book Description
Drawing from the real-world experiences of nearly a thousand missionaries serving across 127 countries, this comprehensive study explores what makes spiritual workers truly effective in cross-cultural environments. John Farquhar Plake bridges the worlds of psychology, human resources, and religious mission work to uncover the key factors that determine success when serving in foreign cultures.
At the heart of this investigation lies a fundamental question that has long intrigued spiritual communities: Are effective missionaries naturally gifted, divinely called, or systematically developed? Through rigorous analysis of Pentecostal missionaries' experiences worldwide, Plake reveals compelling evidence about the role of preparation and training in cross-cultural spiritual effectiveness.
This work offers valuable insights for anyone engaged in international spiritual service, whether as practitioners, educators, or organizational leaders. By examining how missionaries adapt to unfamiliar cultural landscapes and develop proficiency in their calling, the book provides practical guidance grounded in lived experience rather than theoretical speculation.
The research encompasses the challenges and triumphs of intercultural communication within religious contexts, offering a realistic yet encouraging perspective on cross-cultural ministry. For those involved in missions, cross-cultural studies, or organizational psychology, this study presents actionable findings that can inform training programs and support systems for spiritual workers serving beyond their home cultures.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 269 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Evangelistic work
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Improve spiritual communication
- ✓ Explore Missions, theory
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Theory
- ✓ Explore Missions
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
