Intercultural Communication Competency in Multiethnic Church Community.

Abstract:

Intercultural Communication has become inevitable due to the globalization concept that characterizes communities, societies, and churches today. The need for intercultural communication competency in the church communities has become unavoidable because of global citizenship, cultural sensitivity and diversities, trans-cultural communication appropriateness, intercultural communication effectiveness, and cross-cultural adjustment. This paper intends to determine the benefits of Intercultural Communication Competency in managing a Multiethnic Church Community. Through a qualitative approach, the paper explores the concepts of Communication, Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Communication Competency, and Multiethnic Churches. It highlights the Benefits of Intercultural Communication Competency for managing Multiethnic Church Communities. This writer believes that competency in intercultural Communication will help individuals understand personal communication skills and appreciate that of others, help others understand cultural variations in language use, information will be clear and precise, and knowledge of other cultures will be developed. There will be understanding for proper adaptation while dignity and respect will be enhanced, demonstrating a positive regard for each other and thus appreciating one another.