How does our cultural view shape our actions? As Ramon Pastrano IV shares, it's important to have a full, multicultural perspective that honors people to avoid devaluing people or creating more problems than we fix.

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When going into ministry, understanding leadership is very important. Ramon Pastrano joins us to talk about leadership training and how it helps people in different cultures. Over the years, he has worked with different groups in how to see the world through another culture’s eyes. He also helps people find their own strengths and ways to lead others well.

Ramon cares a lot about reflecting Jesus in everything he does. He takes many examples from Jesus’ life in how to lead others. In the U.S., he currently prays that groups will be open to working with others that are different than them. He reminds us that Jesus is the answer to problems today, just as He always has been.

• [00:24] - Episode summary
• [02:04] - Introduction
• [02:24] - The value of leadership training
• [03:18] - Revealing gifts of leadership
• [06:26] - A story of deep impact
• [08:31] - Why is leadership training needed in missions?
• [12:06] - Growing in cultural sensitivity
• [14:58] - Working in the Dominican Republic
• [18:23] - A conversation with God
• [20:07] - How did you move toward the call?
• [22:55] - A ministry of intersection
• [27:43] - How do you reconcile faith and inclusion?
• [31:55] - Reaching new places through leadership
• [34:03] - Connecting the dots between culture and Christ
• [35:54]- Encountering Jesus
• [39:03] - What groups are impacted most by training?
• [42:40] - How can we connect with you?
• [43:30] - Good resources
• [44:41] - How can we best pray for you?
• [45:47] - Closing remarks
• [46:41] - Recommendations and reflections

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