Quote of the Week

Our quote this week comes not from a missionary or theologian, but rather, a politician.  This quote represents a decision many cross-cultural workers face: should they focus on communicating in their native tongue (especially if English), use a trade language, or take the time to learn a people group specific language?  To me it comes down to the question of which option removes the most barriers to someone accepting the gospel?  In that regard I think Mr. Mandela hits the nail right on the head.

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.  If you talk to 

him in his own language, that goes to his heart." - Nelson Mandela