Cross-cultural conflict : building relationships for effective ministry /
Duane Elmer.
- Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c1993.
- 189 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-189).
Understanding conflict and culture. The amazing contours of conflict ; Cultural diversity was God's idea (and so was unity) ; Handling conflict the American way ; Conflict and cultural values -- Cultural diversity and conflict resolution. Mediation and the mediator ; The one-down position and vulnerability ; Storytelling and proverbs ; Inaction, misdirection, silence and indefinite persons -- Implications for the gospel message. Communicating the gospel across cultures ; Power and winning : the twin diseases ; Communication principles for conflict resolution : a case study from Joshua ; Principles for managing conflict. Pt. 1. Pt. 2. Pt. 3.