Suggested Reading

Elmer, D. (1993). Cross-Cultural Conflict. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. 182 pp.
Excellent compliment to Lanier's Foreign to Familiar (suggest reading Lanier's book first). Provides excellent examples and suggestions for helping understand and function in other cultures.

Faircloth, K. (2001). Guidebook to the road less traveled. Orlando, FL: Wycliffe Bible Translators. 103 pp.
Thoughts on short-term missions put in an easy to read workbook. Suggestions on things to do to make the short-term mission experience more meaningful and worthwhile for all parties involved. Pre-trip through post-trip activities.

Grayden, B. (2002). Coffee on the terrace. Orlando, FL: Wycliffe Bible Translators. 208 pp.
Story of Bible translation work among the Kalinga tribe in the remote mountain region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Provides a good look at the struggles of missionaries bringing God's Word to an unreached people living in the darkness and bondage of Satanic forces. Also provides insight into a new area where VVM started work during 2004.

Kosberg, J. (2004). In His mighty power. Phoenix, AZ: Rev. Jerry Kosberg. 143 pp.
Detailed discussion and workbook on spiritual warfare. Provides Scripture references and insightful questions for personal reflection or small group discussion.

Lanier, S.A. (2000). Foreign to familiar. Hagerstown, MD: McDougal. 128 pp.
Easy to read book about recognizing and navigating around some basic cultural differences between people from different geographic areas.

Lingenfelter, S.G., Mayers, M.K. (2003). Ministering cross-culturally (2nd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. 122 pp.
Useful for better understanding of how different cultures place emphasis on time, judgment of people and situations, handling crises, setting goals, self-worth, and vulnerability. Encourages service to others based on Christ's example. Good Scripture references and self diagnostic materials.

Peterson, R.P., Aeschliman, G., Sneed, R.W. (2003). Maximum impact short-term mission. Minneapolis, MN: STEMPress.
Provides Biblical basis for short-term missions and gives detailed explanations of how to get "maximum impact" out of every trip. Notes the interrelation that should exist between the sending agency, the individual, the local church, and the receivers of those going cross-culturally.

Piper, J. (2003). Don't waste your life. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. 189 pp.
Reasoning for Christian missions. Abundant scripture references and food for thought.

Piper, J. (2003). Let The Nations Be Glad. Wheaton, IL: Baker Academic.
Reasoning for Christian missions. Abundant scripture references and food for thought.

Shetler, J., Purvis, P. (2002). And the Word came with power. Orlando, FL: Wycliffe Bible Translators. 176 pp.
Story of Bible translator's work among the Balangao tribe in the northern Philippines. Provides good glimpse into the typical history of bringing the Gospel to an unreached people in Asia, the people and their culture. Very good picture of the kinds of things one might see and experience on a trip to the Philippines.

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