EPISODE 28: 8 Things Cross-Cultural Workers are Talking About in 2026
Episode Description
I just flew back from a gathering overseas with about 130 cross-cultural workers living in some of the most difficult, and most strategic, places on earth in South Asia. I thought I'd bring you behind-the-scenes and let you in on eight topics cross-cultural workers are discussing, the ones happening around tables, from the stage, and over dinner. Not theory, not old news. What's live right now in 2026.
If you're a church leader, this matters because these are the things the people you're sending, or want to send, should be discussing right now. If you're already on the field, this will probably validate a lot of what you've been thinking. And if you're a potential Global Goer, this is your chance to get in on the conversation early.
In This Episode
- The great need for workers, and how we recruit and mobilize more of them, including the Global South
- Prayer, and asking God to reveal what he's doing and what he's planned for a specific people or region
- Security, and how workers are protecting their phones, laptops, and information
- Identity, and why your visa and cover need to be authentic, not just a way in
- The three training tracks workers voted to dive deep into: transformational pioneering movements, trauma care, and culture adaptation
- Bible translation gaps, and why a translation existing isn't the same as a translation people can actually read
Resources Mentioned
Free Video Training: Three Ways to Share Jesus Naturally with Your Neighbors and the Nations
Related Episode 20: Professional Short-Term Trips
Related Blog Travel hacking and flying for free with points
What's Next
Next week: a deep dive documentary from 24 Parganas, West Bengal, and the launch of our new Deep Dive Roundtable. Watch the documentary on your own, then gather your own table to discuss and pray using our guide.
Connect with Jeannie Marie
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