Paul Hiebert

Paul Hiebert was an influential anthropologist and missiologist who studied how cultures influence religious beliefs and practices. He focused on understanding the worldview—how people see and interpret their world—and emphasized that effective cross-cultural communication requires respecting these perspectives. Hiebert believed that religious messages must be adapted to different cultural contexts for genuine understanding and meaningful change. His work helps missionaries, scholars, and organizations better navigate cultural differences in faith practices, promoting respectful and effective intercultural dialogue and ministry.