In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Harries about the importance of using local languages and resources in mission, education, and theology. We discuss the challenges of communicating with and serving people from very different worlds/cultures and how often foreigners misunderstand or train Africans out of their local contexts and practices.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Vulnerable Mission for Practitioners

Paul Planted, Apollos Watered, but God: Vulnerable Weakness in Ministry and Mission

Theory to Practice in Vulnerable Mission by Jim Harries

Innovative approaches and methods to cross-cultural training: The Elders' Council

Vulnerable Mission with Marcus Grohmann

A Collection of Jim's Writings and Research

Alliance for Vulnerable Mission Website

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