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Lesslie Newbigin on Missional Wisdom - Missional (James 1:5)

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"Cross-cultural mission demands wisdom—knowing when to speak, how to contextualize, what to challenge and what to receive. God gives this wisdom generously to missionaries who ask. Ask for wisdom to understand culture, communicate gospel, discern spirits." — Lesslie Newbigin. Missional: wisdom for mission.

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James 1:5

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