cross-cultural relationships

5 Character Potholes to Avoid Overseas

Wondering what kind of character essentials should be "packed", so to speak, before heading overseas? Well--let's look at what you'll…

5 years ago

Sarah’s Story: Dashed

I delayed writing this. I was hoping if I didn’t write about it, this wouldn’t have to be the end.…

5 years ago

10 Ways to Make Sure Conflict Pulls You off the Field

Personal conflict is a notorious bad actor splintering great work being done overseas. Too often, it lands once-starry-eyed global workers…

5 years ago

Just Different? Right, Wrong, and Flexibility in Crossing Cultures

I don't even remember who said it to me. But I remember, as we sat in my African living room,…

5 years ago

Cultural Iceberg: Collectivist vs. Individualistic Societies

We’re excited to welcome back Sheri of Engineering Ministries International for her final post of her invaluable three-part series on…

6 years ago

The Cultural Iceberg: What You Need to Know about Cross-cultural Communication

We’re excited to welcome back Sheri of Engineering Ministries International. EMI mobilizes architects, engineers, construction managers, and other design professionals–including those through…

6 years ago

What Lies Beneath: Recognizing Cultural “Icebergs”

We're excited to welcome Sheri of Engineering Ministries International. EMI mobilizes architects, engineers, construction managers, and other design professionals–including those through…

6 years ago

Entering into a Cultural “Marriage”: Do I Need to Like the People I Serve?

Question. How important is it to be physically attracted to the person you want to marry? Obviously a person can…

6 years ago

Crossing Cultures: Adding More Pieces to Your God-Puzzle

One of the fun parts of going overseas? Seeing new layers of your family show up. When we first moved,…

6 years ago

My Story: The Little Temple around the Corner

Today we're geared up to welcome Lucy Tol, a summer intern with Global Frontier Mission. Check out the amazing stuff…

6 years ago