{"product_id":"on-being-a-missionary-abridged","title":"On Being a Missionary (Abridged)","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjusting to a New World \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissionaries must adjust to new cultures, learn languages, work as a team, maintain healthy relationships, and discern best ministry practices. Nothing can fully prepare a person for life as a missionary. However, for almost thirty years, Thomas Hale’s \u003cem\u003eOn Being a Missionary\u003c\/em\u003e has helped to equip cross-cultural workers to not only survive but thrive in their calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis abridged version of \u003cem\u003eOn Being a Missionary\u003c\/em\u003e remains practical and accessible. It addresses the new realities of the changing missionary force. It also looks at the challenges of bonding with a new culture in an increasingly globalized and technologically connected world. The book is written for everyone with an interest in missions, whether the missionary on the field or the supporter at home. It is written by learners for learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from years of experience, the authors provide down-to-earth advice and perspective concerning the problems, struggles, and failures that missionaries often face. At the same time, this book exposes various myths related to missionary life. Find out why a generation of mission workers has benefited from \u003cem\u003eOn Being a Missionary\u003c\/em\u003e. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]An Introduction to Cross-Cultural Life and Ministry[\/SUBTITLE]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[CREDIT] Thomas Hale \u0026amp; Gene Daniels\u003c\/span\u003e [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 210 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2023 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface from Thomas Hale \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface to the Abridged Version \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 The Call of Missions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 How to Prepare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Funding Your Calling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Entry into a New World \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Connecting across Cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 Contextualization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Dealing with Stress of All Kinds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 Learning the Language and Bonding with People \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Relating to Nationals \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 Lifestyle Choices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 The Lord’s Discipline \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 Sin, Interpersonal Conflict, and Resolution \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 Teaming \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 Meeting Physical and Spiritual Needs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 The Major Mission Ministries \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 Prayer and the Holy Spirit \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 Single or Married? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 Missionary Children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 Home Assignment and Leaving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TOC]","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":52507024720103,"sku":"ajp1787299921410","price":13.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":52507024752871,"sku":"ipa1787299921411","price":18.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":52507024785639,"sku":"mqv1787299921412","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1110\/6791\/files\/on-being-a-missionary-abridged_1.jpg?v=1787299927","url":"https:\/\/streetcladfashion.shop\/products\/on-being-a-missionary-abridged","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}