Cross-Cultural Partnerships: Navigating the Complexities of

Cross-Cultural Partnerships: Navigating the Complexities of Money and Mission

One of the biggest challenges in global mission work is moneyâ€”not merely the need for it, but working through cross-cultural differences surrounding how funds are used and accounted for. Cross-cultural missteps regarding financial issues can derail partnerships between supporting churches and agencies and national leaders on the ground. North Americans donâ€™t understand how cultural expectations of patronage shape how financial support is perceived and understood, and Western money often comes with subtle strings attached. So local mission work is hampered by perceived paternalism, and donors are frustrated with lack of results or accountability. How do we build financial partnerships for effective mission without fostering neo-colonialism? Cross-cultural specialist Mary Lederleitner brings missiological and financial expertise to explain how global mission efforts can be funded with integrity, mutuality and transparency. Bringing together social science research, biblical principles and on-the-ground examples, she presents best practices for handling funding and finance. Cross-cultural partnerships can foster dignity, build capacity and work toward long-term sustainability. Lederleitner also addresses particular problems like misallocation of funds, embezzlement and fraud. This book is an essential guide for all who partner in global mission, whether pastors of supporting churches or missionaries and funding agencies.
Country USA
Brand InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer IVP
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 025724
ReleaseDate 2010-02-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780830837472

Country	USA
Brand	InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer	IVP
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	025724
ReleaseDate	2010-02-23
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780830837472

Cross-Cultural Partnerships: Navigating the Complexities of Money and Mission

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