After returning home, I enrolled in State University. After settling into my dorm, I started building a relationship with my new roommate. To protect his privacy, I will refer to my roommate as "X". X grew up in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. He claims to be an atheist and is very knowledgeable about the topics of the Christian-atheist debate. As I built a relationship with him, I learned that he grew up in a family where his father was never present. He was an accomplished athlete, student and musician and took many of his trophies and awards with him to college. He talks openly about himself and his successes. He recently told me about a void that has always been in his life. He said he always felt he had to perform to get his mother's attention and affection, and deep down, he always dreamed that he would be so successful that his father would return. Unfortunately, his father never returned. Up until this point, I have been cautious in how I communicate with him. Many mistakes can be made during communication that can ruin a relationship or lead people away from God. Communication is not just spoken and written words; there are many elements that come into play in communication. The elements of communication can be classified into three main types. These types are verbal, nonverbal and linguistic acts. As the name suggests, verbal communication consists of word choice and tone. In every culture, there are words that have positive or negative connotations associated with them. By choosing your words carefully, you can build and maintain a positive and healthy relationship. In the case of I will read Romans 10:9-10 and make sure he understands how special it is. I will point out how God is a loving father and has always loved him. I will talk about how God will never leave him (Deuteronomy 31:6). Since So, I would give him some time to think about it and make sure he fully understands it. I would pray for him silently, and if he wanted to make a decision for Christ, I would pray with him and help him express his feelings to God. The rest of the work will be up to the Holy Spirit. BIBLIOGRAPHY Livermore, David A. 2010. Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The New Secret to Success. New York: American Management Association.