On Being a Missionary (Abridged)
Thomas Hale and his wife Cynthia were both physicians. They served as medical missionaries in Nepal starting in 1970 and had two sons. Tom is the author of other books on missionary life, including A Light Shines in Central Asia, The Applied Old Testament Commentary, and The Applied New Testament Commentary.
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Gene Daniels (D Lit et Phil, University of South Africa) has been a missionary and researcher in the Muslim world for over twenty-five years. He and his family started their journey in Central Asia as church planters among unreached Muslim people groups. Daniels has authored several books and dozens of articles. Above all, he longs to someday hear the words, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
Adjusting to a New World
Missionaries must adjust to new cultures, learn languages, work as a team, maintain healthy relationships, and discern best ministry practices. Nothing can fully prepare a person for life as a missionary. However, for almost thirty years, Thomas Hale’s On Being a Missionary has helped to equip cross-cultural workers to not only survive but thrive in their calling.
This abridged version of On Being a Missionary remains practical and accessible. It addresses the new realities of the changing missionary force. It also looks at the challenges of bonding with a new culture in an increasingly globalized and technologically connected world. The book is written for everyone with an interest in missions, whether the missionary on the field or the supporter at home. It is written by learners for learners.
Drawing from years of experience, the authors provide down-to-earth advice and perspective concerning the problems, struggles, and failures that missionaries often face. At the same time, this book exposes various myths related to missionary life. Find out why a generation of mission workers has benefited from On Being a Missionary.
Preface from Thomas Hale
Preface to the Abridged Version
1 Introduction
2 The Call of Missions
3 How to Prepare
4 Funding Your Calling
5 Entry into a New World
6 Connecting across Cultures
7 Contextualization
8 Dealing with Stress of All Kinds
9 Learning the Language and Bonding with People
10 Relating to Nationals
11 Lifestyle Choices
12 The Lord’s Discipline
13 Sin, Interpersonal Conflict, and Resolution
14 Teaming
15 Meeting Physical and Spiritual Needs
16 The Major Mission Ministries
17 Prayer and the Holy Spirit
18 Single or Married?
19 Missionary Children
20 Home Assignment and Leaving
Afterword
Bibliography
Authors
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Thomas Hale
Thomas Hale
Thomas Hale and his wife Cynthia were both physicians. They served as medical missionaries in Nepal starting in 1970 and had two sons. Tom is the author of other books on missionary life, including A Light Shines in Central Asia, The Applied Old Testament Commentary, and The Applied New Testament Commentary.
Browse Available Books by Thomas Hale
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Gene Daniels
Gene Daniels
Gene Daniels (D Lit et Phil, University of South Africa) has been a missionary and researcher in the Muslim world for over twenty-five years. He and his family started their journey in Central Asia as church planters among unreached Muslim people groups. Daniels has authored several books and dozens of articles. Above all, he longs to someday hear the words, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
- Pages: 210
- Publisher:
William Carey Publishing
William Carey Publishing
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 2023
- Vendor: William Carey Publishing
