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Must-Read Books

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!

Ministering Cross-Culturally

by Sherwood Lingenfelter & Marvin Mayers

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When Helping Hurts

by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert

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Toxic Charity

by Robert Lupton

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The 3D Gospel

by Jayson Georges

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Anthropological Insights for Missionaries

by Paul G. Hiebert

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Foreign to Familiar

by Sarah Lanier

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Cross-Cultural Connections

by Duane Elmer

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Third Culture Kids

by Ruth Van Reken & Michael Pollock

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Missionaries Are Real People

by Ellen Rosenberger

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Returning Well

by Melissa Chaplin

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Looming Transitions

by Amy Young

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The Culture Map

by Erin Meyer

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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.