Cultural Intelligence - Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World

Outreach 2010 Resource of the Year Award Winner

Written for anyone who is serious about ministry, this book explains why cultural intelligence is essential and what one must do to develop and employ it in the practice of ministry. As twenty-first-century society grows increasingly complex, pluralistic, and multicultural, it is important for Christians to communicate effectively between and among diverse populations. Research indicates that missions often fail because of cultural collision and lack of empathy and understanding between different peoples. David Livermore proposes a meta model—based on sound research principles and social science methodology—for helping Christians intelligently navigate the multicultural maze in Cultural Intelligence.

The much-needed skill of cultural intelligence (CQ), both at home and abroad, is the ability to work effectively across national, ethnic, and even organizational cultures. Livermore explains that CQ is not simply learning how to externally modify behavior but is based on inward transformation. His work is replete with assessment tools, simulations, case studies, and reflective exercises. Professors and students of missiology, practical theology, ministry leadership, intercultural studies, and sociology in Christian colleges, seminaries, and lay training programs will gain needed knowledge to become culturally sensitive, aware, and intelligent.

This addition to the Youth, Family, and Culture series will help individuals and organizations share the Christian message with those of different backgrounds.

About the series: The Youth, Family, and Culture series examines the broad categories involved in studying and caring for the needs of the young and is dedicated to the preparation and vocational strengthening of those who are committed to the spiritual development of adolescents.