Below is a small collection of books that we feel every person involved in missions and cross-cultural work should read to further their growth and understanding. We are always on the lookout for new recommendations and welcome your suggestions!
Training and other Resources
Below we have included a few links to must-know sources for in-depth missions info and cross-cultural studies.
Perspectives
A fifteen week course designed around four vantage points — Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic — which highlight different aspects of God's global purpose.
BiblicalTraining.org
Comprehensive Biblical and theological education for free, including foundational, undergrad, and graduate-level courses. Some classes are available in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, and Swahili.
Secret Church
Annual gathering hosted by pastor David Platt centered around in-depth Bible study and prayer for the persecuted Church.
Radical.net | Secret Church Resources
Watch/listen to previous Secret Church gatherings (see above) and download PDF study guides in up to 12 different languages.
Dallas Theological Seminary
DTS offers a variety of seminary courses online for free. While not accredited, you do receive a certificate upon completion. Registration is required.
Zondervan Academic
Over 70 free, self-paced online undergrad and seminary-level courses for biblical and theological studies.
Catalyst Services (Postings)
Very practical and in-depth resources for churches and missionaries that want to develop healthier partnerships.