Teamwork Cross-Culturally - by Sherwood G Lingenfelter & Julie A Green (Paperback)

About the Book

Intercultural ministry leaders cast a vision for how teams made up of diverse peoples can serve in unity as the body of Christ despite the complicated problems that arise, doing the work of ministry around the world in ways that honor God.

Book Synopsis

Following Sherwood Lingenfelter's successful books on ministering, teaching, and leading cross-culturally (with combined sales of over 200,000 copies), Teamwork Cross-Culturally casts a vision for how teams made up of diverse peoples can serve in unity as the body of Christ despite the complicated problems that arise. The book equips leaders to respond to divisive issues so that multinational mission teams can do the work of ministry in ways that honor God. Real-life examples of teamwork challenges from around the world demonstrate that "in Christ" responses are achievable.

From the Back Cover

Addressing the Problems That Arise in Diverse Ministry Teams

In this book, intercultural ministry leaders cast a vision for how teams made up of diverse peoples can serve in unity as the body of Christ despite the complicated problems that arise.

"This book shares the honest stories of various vulnerable mission teams, the struggles they faced, and the lessons they learned in the process. Anybody seeking to effectively and meaningfully participate in missions in the twenty-first century should read this book."
--Michel Kenmogne, SIL International

"This book unpacks how and why leaning into the sacrificial message of the cross, abiding in Christ, and heeding Jesus's call for unity are so essential. These can be uncomfortable concepts for people who might prefer to focus on their rights, power, and privileges. Yet through a variety of passages, the authors illustrate biblical truths that create ways forward despite how complex and challenging diverse team situations can be!"
--Mary T. Lederleitner, author of Cross-Cultural Partnerships and Women in God's Mission

"Lingenfelter and Green help us discern and name wicked problems and give perspective on their negotiation and amelioration achievable only 'in Christ, ' which enables forward organizational movement."
--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary

"This remarkable book is helpful for all Christian leaders who are involved in multicultural churches or other organizations."
--Scott W. Sunquist, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

"For cross-cultural missionaries and leaders fulfilling God's mission in today's complex world, Teamwork Cross-Culturally is a valuable gift."
--Beth Grant, missionary educator, Assemblies of God

"Chock-full of compelling case studies and penetrating analysis. This book is a gift I wish upon every person and team that serves in contexts of cultural difference."
--Christopher L. Flanders, Abilene Christian University

"This nuanced work will challenge our assumptions about what it means to pick up our cross as we shepherd multinational teams. Please read it, but don't read it all at once: read it, pray it, live it, and read it again--so that the world may know that we are truly his disciples."
--Hyon Kim, SIM International

About the Author

Sherwood G. Lingenfelter (PhD, University of Pittsburgh), a senior statesman among evangelical anthropologists, is provost emeritus and senior professor of anthropology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has written numerous books, including Leading Cross-Culturally, Teaching Cross-Culturally (with Judith E. Lingenfelter), and Ministering Cross-Culturally (with Marvin K. Mayers) as well as several volumes on anthropology.

Julie A. Green (d. 2020; PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) served with SIL for more than 35 years. Her area of expertise was multinational teams.