FOREIGN TRAVEL
Cross-Cultural Engagement
Learning more about a culture, language, and nation can help you to better connect with the people. It is also helpful to learn about ministry and outreach techniques that have been effective and ineffective in the region or with a certain people group, and what obstacles might be standing in the way.
Preparing to Travel
If you are preparing for a short-term or long-term trip, this handout can assist you with foreign travel preparation.
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Short Term Missions: https://www.shorttermmissions.com/culture
This site discusses the importance of learning about culture before you travel.
Additional Resources
Country reports are useful for learning more about a country, the spiritual conditions, people, culture, and travel considerations. Language learning is also helpful for building cross-cultural bridges. Even just a few words can go a long way in showing love and respect for a foreign language speaker and their culture.