John H. Orme

A Martyr's Grace

History & Biography

“In Africa, I stood before hallowed soil at the grave markers of missionaries, some of whom had died violently for the cause of Christ. I was sobered and at the same time motivated in my own service to Christ. Dr. Newell's work serves as an importnat marker to remember and honor some of those who experienced A Martyr's Grace. This book is carefully researched with grace, and Dr. Newell in his telling of the stories has preserved the dignity of those who suffered under brutal hands. In their own words taken from their letters and journals, the missionaries' thoughts and motives ring clear. Loss for Christ is always gain.”

Cross-Cultural Connections

Evangelism & Missions

“With his candid humor and personal applications, Elmer knows how to instruct adults. This is not just a book but a training manual that incorporates some good andragogical principles of adult education. . . . Elmer doesn't just take us to the field, but treats the oft-neglected topic of reentry. The appendix, while directed to a debriefing of a longer term cross-cultural experience, could well be a separate manual to debrief the many short-termers who need post-trip evaluation.”

Cross-Cultural Servanthood

Evangelism & Missions

“My library is filled with books, tapes and materials all on servanthood in which I see and hear the oft-repeated phrase 'servant-leader.' But how do we live as servants or 'slaves' in a cross-cultural context? Duane Elmer has provided a much-needed cultural guide for any of us involved in intercultural ministry. His writing gives us a biblical foundation along with living anecdotes from across the world in real-life situations. Duane helps us understand the lifelong process and guides us through the matrix of personality, cultural and generational differences. I believe his comments on the mantra 'servant-leader' were especially needed.”