Elmer, Duane, 1943-

Cross-cultural servanthood : serving the world in christlike humility / by Duane H. Elmer. - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, 2006. - 212 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Part I: Servanthood : basic perspectives -- Servanthood : its burden and challenge -- Servanthood : choosing the towel or the robe -- Humility : posture of the servant -- Part II: Servanthood : the process -- Openness : welcoming others into your presence -- Acceptance : communicating respect for others -- Trust : building confidence in relationships -- Learning : seeking information that changes you -- Learning : biblical foundations for change -- Understanding : seeing through the other's eyes -- Serving : becoming like Christ to others -- Part III: Servanthood : the challenges -- The servant and leadership -- The servant and power -- The servant and mystery -- The servant model : Joseph.

9780830833788 (pbk.) : 0830833781 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Jesus Christ--Servanthood.


Service (Theology)
Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BT738.4 / .E46 2006

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