Wanna Help Train Missionaries?

     We have a library here at POC (Pacific Orientation Course). Part of the training program is reading assignments. The students can choose books on a wide range of subjects from our library. They can also choose from a filing cabinet full of periodical articles. In addition to school work people often read for fun and self betterment.

     Part of my roll here, now that this is my permanent position, is teaching the Anthropology classes. I have started to look at how they were taught before and what materials are being used. I have come to the conclusion that a lot of the material is out of date.

     I have talked to my boss about getting some new materials and they are all for it. I have lots of stuff in mind but I don’t want it to too heavily weighted with my point of view and interests.

     So, I want to hear from you guys. What are some books Christian or otherwise that have influenced who you are as a Christian. These books can be for self betterment, missions studies, anthropology, theology, or just plain fun. Please, post as many as you want to here. I am anxious to see what everyone thinks. If you are interested in sending a couple to us to help with the library and missionary training I can also tell you how to do that. I will start the ball rolling with a couple of my own…

Cultures and Organizations by Hofstede

Walking With the Poor by Myers

Working With the Poor by Myers

 

matt