The cultural dimension of individualism vs. collectivism is certainly part of Adventist missionary team dynamics. There are four dimensions of individualism vs. collectivism: one’s relationship to self, relationship with groups, relationship with society at large, and relationship with individuals.

In this episode, which is a part of the series on missionaries and multicultural teams, Ronald Kuhn, associate director of the Institute of World Mission, discusses the cultural value of individualism vs. collectivism and how it is applicable to Adventist missionary teams.

 Show Notes:

• 94, How Ethnocentrism and Stereotyping Affect Intercultural Missionary Teams (With Ronald Kuhn)
• 81, How You Can Be a Part of a Safe Missionary Team (With Ronald Kuhn)
• 73, The Challenge of Multicultural Missionary Teams (With Ronald Kuhn)
• 26, Are You a Part of an Effective Multicultural Team? (With Ron Kuhn)