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We have to assume now that all mission is cross-cultural.

Alan Hirsch

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Alan Hirsch
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 24
Author
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
Missions
Cultural
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Crosses
Leadership
Christian
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