Missionaries as Needy Patrons
By Tamie Davis and Moyra Dale | Patronage relationships are common in many cultures. Western missionaries in these environments are often viewed as patrons by default. This can be an uncomfortable role. However, when we understand how reciprocity works in these contexts, we can participate in ways that strengthen local relationships.
Gap and Eul: Korean Patron-Client Dynamics in Church Planting in Cambodia
By Robert Oh