Building meaningful relationships in cross-cultural teams and projects is crucial in a world of mission “from everywhere to everywhere.” Get inside cross-cultural teamwork in conversation with a team leader from the Middle East and a long-time cross-cultural leader and trainer. Be inspired and prepared to navigate communication, conflicts, and expectations in multicultural situations.
Tanya Van Horne has been a cross-cultural team member for 30 years, living and serving in four countries and then training and supporting global workers with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She is the Director of Collaboration for the Lausanne Movement, overseeing cross-cultural teams of global church network leaders.
Rasha Saba is a Christian Arab from Nazareth, Israel, and serves as the General Secretary of the Fellowship of Christian Students in Israel, a ministry composed of Messianic Jews, Arabic Christians, and International Christians. She believes strongly in unity and promotes reconciliation among believers in Israel. Rasha is passionate about teaching the Bible and helping young adults grow as leaders who can influence the Church and community for the glory of God. She's an occupational therapist, counselor, serves in different evangelical circles in the land, and works with her husband pastoring a church.