IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL STUDIES (RJHCS )

E-ISSN 2579-0528
P-ISSN 2695-2467
VOL. 9 NO. 2 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/rjhcs.v9.no2.2023.pg1.14

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Overcoming the Challenges of Intercultural Communication for Managing Multiethnic Church Community

Oladele Olubukola OLABODE, PhD, Olubunmi Damilola AKANDE, PhD

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Abstract

With advancements and the advent of technologies and modern and pioneering methods, miscommunication has become common. Miscommunication takes place when individuals experience barriers within the course of communication. Miscommunication not only imposes disadvantages in the implementation of communication processes but also within the system of the overall functioning of the organizations. Challenges of Intercultural Communication for Managing Multiethnic Church Community stem from communication lapses leading to discrimination, discontent and ethnic divisions arising from cultural affiliations of the members, which hinder smooth relationships in churches, thus creating unhealthy church tendencies, leading to the proliferation of tribalized churches across the globe. This paper seeks to discover the challenges of Intercultural Communication in Managing Multiethnic Churches and offer suggestions for overcoming them. Through a qualitative approach, the article aims to explore the concept of intercultural communication, highlight its challenges and suggest possible solutions for overcoming the challenges of managing a multiethnic Christian community. This writer believes that implementing different communication styles, depicting clarity in verbal communication, giving feedback directly or indirectly, establishing the right amount of structure, understanding time differently, avoiding uncertainty, promote teamwork and collaboration and integration with each other. Others are building (personal) relationships, recognizing the significance of personal relationships, participating in intercultural group relations, improving cultural sensitivity and awareness, and being open-minded to receiving feedback. These challenges would be minimized, proficient and skillful communication would be developed among church leaders and members across cultures within the Christia

keywords:

Intercultural Communication, Management, Multiethnic Church

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