“Embracing Christ-like Humility in Cross-Cultural Engagement: A Review of Duane Elmer's Cross-Cultural Servanthood”

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Introduction

With globalization taking hold, tactfully understanding and managing cultural differences has become paramount. Elmer draws upon personal experiences to present a five-step model encapsulating Christlike humility and servanthood across cultures. This essay is divided into four parts. First, this paper provides a brief overview of the central concepts discussed in the book. Second, an in-depth exploration of acceptance is performed - one of Elmer's essential servanthood components and its relevance in cross-cultural engagement. The third part of this essay examines why Elmer's material is particularly pertinent to Christian cross-cultural engagement, using scripture references and excerpts from her book as supporting material. Finally, this essay concludes by discussing how learning can be applied in social services and offering practical ways to integrate this concept into interactions with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.