Caring for Missionaries on Home Assignment
A Workbook for Churches in North America
Compiled and Written by
Charles A. Warner Senior Consultant—Global Member Care Barnabas International www.barnabas.org (Look for the new related website (http://membercare.online/) by winter 2021.)
Acts 13:1-3 and 14:26-28 “1Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.” (ESV)
“26And from there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had fulfilled. 27And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. 28And they remained no little time with the disciples.” (ESV)
1 Sam. 30:6b “But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” (ESV)
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2 3 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
The Church’s Organization of Care for Missionaries 7
Timeline 8 I. Before home assignment begins 8 II. During home assignment 12 A. The first day, and the first week or two 12 B. Some tips for the middle of home assignment 13 III. Ending home assignment the right way 14 A. The last month and the last week 14 B. Unplanned extended home assignments or resignation from a mission 15
Specific Needs 16 I. The four key needs 16 A. Housing and household setup 16 Some items you can loan or give to missionaries on home 16 assignment When a missionary needs housing “on the road” 17 B. Transportation 18 C. Communications 18 D. Financial support 19 II. Other important needs (in no special order) 20 A. Fitting back into the North American culture 20 B. Fitting back into the North American church 21 C. Education 22 D. Friendship 23 E. Hospitality 23 F. Babysitting/child watching 24 G. Communications 24 H. Rest/spiritual retreats/vacation/camps 24
Important Mission Ministry Information 25 I. Home office personnel and cross-cultural workers in North America 25 II. Missionaries from creative access countries 25 III. Missionaries on summer or short-term home assignments 26 → Special note on social security for US missionaries: 26 IV. Missionaries on a “Unified Budget” principle 27 V. Multicultural missionary marriages and families 27 VI. Single missionaries 28 VII. African-American cross-cultural missions and missionaries 28 VIII. Spanish speaking cross-cultural missions and missionaries from and to the 30 USA and Canada IX. Networked missions and care for missionaries 30 X. Mission and Disabilities 30 XI. Spirituality on the Mission Field – Historical Examples 30 3 4
Resources 31 Part 1 – Canada and the USA 31 Canada 31 USA – Overall list 32 USA – Resources by State 39 MK/TCK Ministries 46 Articles, Audio, Books and Video 47 Part 2 – Worldwide 62 Worldwide 62 Africa 63 Asia 64 Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia 67 Europe 67 Central, Latin and South America 71
Encouragement from the Scriptures 72 About the Author 73
4 5 Introduction
There are now several words in use for what used to be described in one: furlough. Home Assignment, Home Ministry Assignment or HMA, leave, temporary reentry, furlough—all of these phrases attempt to describe the face-to-face reporting of missionaries to their prayer and financial supporters. Each of these terms has their pluses and minuses. For the sake of not being too verbally complex throughout this workbook, I will refer to this time as “home assignment.” You can substitute another term if you’d like.
The information in this workbook is geared toward caring for missionaries by members of local churches, that is, ordinary church members who may have never cared for a missionary on home assignment before. Its focus is not for a member care or mental health professional. It is also geared toward missionaries from North America who will be on home assignment in North America for 8-18 months. (See the section entitled “Special Situations” at the end of this workbook for more information on home assignments outside of this range.) This is a workbook. Each section makes a statement about caring, makes suggestions for caring and then leaves room for “Your ideas” for caring for missionaries.
Information in this workbook is broken down into six main sections: →Introduction →The church’s organization of care for missionaries →Timeline of home assignment care →Specific needs →Special situations →Resources
Most mission organizations in North America provide excellent care for their missionaries on home assignment. However, they cannot provide all the care that local churches can provide.
Home assignment is not one long vacation, or continual begging for money. Home assignment is times of rest and relaxation, both spiritually and physically; it’s traveling; it’s reporting to prayer and financial supporters what God has done through you in ministry; it’s more traveling; it’s spending time with family and friends; it’s putting kids in school or in college; it’s increasing one’s ministry skills through education or special training. It’s all this and much more!
But most of all: You and your church can be a tremendous blessing to a missionary on home assignment! ------Dear church member,
I hope this workbook will be helpful in caring for your church’s missionaries. If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections, please send them to me and I’ll include them in the next edition, with acknowledgments. For this version of the workbook over 500 new resources were added. Version 8.0 will be published in Winter 2021 on the website: (http://membercare.online/), which is currently under construction.
You don’t have to be bound by what’s in this workbook. Above all—be creative. But also be careful: Missionaries on home assignment will not only thank you for your care over and over, they might also be a catalyst for you going to the mission field! Be a blessing to a missionary today!
Charley Warner September 2020
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Home assignment may be described by the following six “R” words as a progressing cycle:
1. Releasing: Just as your church commissioned your missionaries for their work on the field, the church on the field is now releasing them to come back to you. NOTE: There are some ministry contexts where there is not yet a church planted on the field. Therefore, there is no church to release a missionary back to their home church(es). 2. Returning: This encompasses the idea of a missionary finishing their term of service well, storing things, advance planning for home assignment, and initial setup after arriving back in North America. For some missionaries it is required to take a home assignment at a certain time in their term and for a certain length of time. 3. Reporting: Just as Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14 and 15 reported to churches from Antioch to Jerusalem on “what God had done through them,” so missionaries report today to their churches. This is also a time of recruiting new missionaries. 4. Rejoicing: As missionaries report, you have the opportunity to rejoice with them about what God did through them and together to give glory to God. Romans 12:15 tells us to “rejoice with those who rejoice.” 5. Rest: Home assignment should be a time of rest, recuperation and renewal physically, mentally and spiritually. Unfortunately, many missionaries remark that they “can’t wait to get back to the field in order to really have a rest.” It shouldn’t be this way! 6. Retooling: Many missionaries choose to receive further education or other specialized training in order to improve the effectiveness of their ministry when back on the field.
Finally, the cycle begins again by releasing your missionary from your part of the universal church to return to the church at their field of service.
Your ideas on helping your missionary through their life cycle:
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The Church’s Organization of Care for Missionaries
No program in any organization can be run well without dedicated advance planning by specially chosen and trained staff. Your church needs to decide on and design your own care program for missionaries on home assignment—a program that is tailored to your church and the needs of your missionaries.
Every church needs to designate a person, family, Sunday school class or small group to be the “point” person/group for taking care of a particular missionary or missionary family. Some churches call these groups “Missionary Encouragement Teams,” or “Missionary Support Teams.” Such teams could be for missionaries or they could be for organizations, theological schools, or other ministries, etc., which your church supports. If your church has a Missions Pastor they should coordinate a missionary’s home assignment at their church by delegating responsibilities to designated groups within your church.
Also, if you already have a missions committee you might want to consider forming a subcommittee called the “Care and Home Assignment” committee that would be tasked to take care of your missionaries’ needs both on the field and on home assignment.
Recommended books: Mind the Gaps: Engaging the Church in Missionary Care and The Mission Leadership Team: Mobilizing Your Church to Reach the World. Search for the term “church” in the Resources section at the back of this workbook.
Resources for Churches If your church currently has no one trained to be a point person for missionaries on home assignment, then you’ll need to visit other churches with such a program in order to gather information on how you’d like to operate your program. As you plan, take into consideration not only what your missionaries need on home assignment, but also carefully define (and clearly communicate to the missionary) what the church expects of them.
Another place to begin your planning is on the Internet. The best place to start in regard to any type of missionary care is the website maintained by the World Evangelical Alliance Missions Commission’s Global Member Care Network (www.globalmembercare.org). This site has more information and more web links than any other site devoted to member care of missionaries.
Finally, contact various mission agencies to see what resources they have available to assist your church in building its member care ministry.
Remember: You and your church can be a tremendous blessing to a missionary on home assignment!
Your ideas on organizing your church’s care for missionaries:
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I. Before home assignment begins
Sometimes a missionary has the luxury of planning his or her own home assignment schedule. Other times a missionary plans home assignment in coordination with the mission’s home office and/or ministry team on the field.
Humble yourselves and ask the missionary if there’s anything over the past few years while they were on the field in which you have fallen short in caring for them . . . if there’s any way that you have offended them. Try to get an honest answer, expect an honest answer and accept an honest answer. Act to rectify any problems on your part. Remember that you are partners in the gospel: “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:3-5, ESV).
Contact the missionary’s home office to see what the mission will be doing for them throughout their home assignment, such as any type of debriefing, physical exams, spiritual refreshment week, etc. put on by the mission. If these things are in place, you don’t need to duplicate their efforts. If not, think about what you can do for your missionaries.
Your ideas on what your missionary needs before they begin their home assignment:
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Do your best to try to understand both missionaries and their children (TCKs or third culture kids). Try to understand what a missionary family has just gone through in order to go on home assignment. They might have: →had to say good-bye to close friends (both nationals and missionaries) that they have closely worked with for the last few years. Children have said good-bye to their friends and classmates; you never know if these are temporary good-byes or permanent. →packed up all their belongings and put them in storage. Maybe they will be living in a different house or apartment when they return. →no clue if after home assignment they will be returning to the same location, to a different place in the same culture, to a different culture, or not returning to the mission field at all. →been relieved that they are leaving a physically, emotionally or spiritually difficult situation. Maybe the climate or geography where they were located was difficult, or there might have been anti- Christian opposition or spiritual warfare. There might have been tremendous interpersonal problems with national workers or missionaries. They might have spent many hours buying and wrapping gifts to give to supporters on home assignment, or spent days taking photographs or videos that they still have to assemble or edit for their home assignment presentations. They might be excited to return to North America, or maybe they’d rather not go back at all.
Take into consideration: →The degree of hardship of the mission field they’re coming from. →The stage of the adult missionary’s and/or family’s life cycle. →Their children’s sense of rootedness in North America or in another culture. →Cultural readjustment to North America.
Reentry Seminars for MKs If the missionary family has children of youth group age, then have kids in your church’s youth group start corresponding with the MKs before they return to North America so that there’s a connection even before they arrive.
Many teenagers heading back to North America after finishing high school abroad attend some type of reentry or transition seminar. These seminars are a helpful part of the process of teenagers readjusting to North American culture. Here are some of the organizations which organize annual transition seminars:
Compass Ministries (https://www.compass-ministries.net/) SE Regional MK Retreat: (https://www.compass-ministries.net/se-regional-retreat) Global Reunion by Oklahoma Christian University (https://www.oc.edu/church-resources/center-for-global-missions/global-reunion) MK ReEntry Seminar by Narramore Foundation: (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/mk-reentry-seminar.html) MK Transition Seminar by Barnabas International: (https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/mk-transitional-seminar) TCK Transition Seminar by Interaction Inc.: (https://interactionintl.org/programs/transition-seminar/)
Your ideas on the transition of your missionaries and their children from field to “home” culture:
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Reentry for Adult Missionaries – You can help their transition You can: →Let missionaries know the exact dates of your mission conferences for the next two years. →Go back and reread all your missionary’s prayer letters, emails, letters, websites, Facebook pages, blogs, etc. for the last two years so that you can better understand their context for ministry and what they’ve been going through. Be sure to read carefully. You’ll be surprised by what you learn. →Familiarize yourself with events (political, economic, cultural and spiritual) happening in the missionary’s country of service. →Pray for them, especially in regard to all the logistics needed to set up their return home. →If possible, help them find home assignment housing and transportation before they arrive. (See below.) →Ask them what special items (such as foods, etc.) they’d like to have in the house when they arrive. →Take their place on the field while they’re on home assignment. This works especially well for doctors, teachers, and international church pastors.
Resources →Purchase for your missionary Interaction International’s CD: “Building your R.A.F.T.: Leave Right – Enter Right” (www.interactionintl.org) which helps a missionary think through their transition from one culture to another. →Interaction also has a “Reentry Refresher” seminar just for adults returning to North America on home assignment: (www.interactionintl.org) →A great pdf file on reentry by Ron Koteskey entitled “Coming ‘Home’: The Reentry Transition” can be found at: (www.missionarycare.com/ebooks/Reentry_Book_Koteskey.pdf)
Remember: no matter how well missionaries prepare for home assignment, the unexpected will always happen—situations they didn’t expect, feelings they didn’t expect, etc.
Your ideas on the reentry of your missionaries to their passport country:
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Counseling NOTE: It’s unusual but the mission may require the missionary (and/or their family) to go through some type of counseling with a pastor or mental health professional. This counseling might be for a few days right at the start of their home assignment, or it might continue for a few months. In either case, approach the situation with wisdom, delicacy, gentleness and confidentiality.
If you find out that a missionary will go through counseling, keep this confidential and respect their privacy. Just because a missionary (and/or their family) receives counseling on home assignment does not mean they are less than good people, missionaries or MKs or that they are not “spiritually fit” for missions.
It’s precisely at this time that you need to demonstrate your love and care for them. Some of the best counseling and debriefing centers for missionaries (see the end of this workbook for a more comprehensive list of member care websites) are:
→Alongside (www.alongsidecares.net) →Caring for Others (www.caringforothers.org) →Godspeed Resources Connection (www.godspeedresources.org/#grc) →Headington Institute (www.headington-institute.org) →Heartstream Resources (www.heartstreamresources.org) →Link Care Center (www.linkcare.org) →Marble Retreat (www.marbleretreat.org) →Minnesota Renewal Center (www.minnesotarenewal.org/index.html) →Mission Training International (MTI) (www.mti.org)
Retreat Centers It seems like every month a new renewal and retreat location opens up for pastors, missionaries and their families. At present there is no comprehensive list, although a place to start might be to simply google “Missionary Retreat Centers.” For missionary women: Thrive (www.thriveministry.org)
Your ideas for counseling and R & R for your missionaries on home assignment:
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II. During home assignment
A. The first day, and the first week or two
In most cases, missionaries have been traveling for many hours to get to North America. They might have eaten three or more meals on the day and don’t want to see food for a while. They’re probably dead tired and just want to fall in bed and sleep. The first week missionaries need to unwind and get over jet lag (if coming from an east or west direction).
Be sure to minister to missionaries over the course of their entire home assignment. You don’t need to smother them at the beginning and then ignore them the rest of the time they’re with you.
You can: →Meet them at the airport with enough vehicles to carry all the passengers and their luggage. Ask them if they need any cash to start off with. Be firm on getting an honest answer. →Have the house prepared where they will be living: beds made, kitchen stocked with food for several days, needed kitchen and bathroom items, appropriate toys or sports equipment for the kids, fresh flowers on the table. (For the next couple days stop in each day to see if there are any supplies they need or anything else.) →Respect the fact that they might very well be tired and not hungry. Let them go to bed and don’t force a meal on them! →After a few days (or even a week, depending on how tired they are) have a party to welcome them to your church. →Give them a copy of your church’s latest pictorial directory so that they can remember who’s who. Also helpful is a list of key church leaders with their contact information (address, phone, Fax, email, cell phone, etc.). →Designate one person to be your church’s liaison for the first week of their home assignment so that they’re not swamped with people calling on them.
Your ideas for helping your missionary during their first weeks on home assignment:
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B. Some tips for the middle of home assignment
Be sure to give missionaries plenty of time and opportunity to report on how the Lord has used them in their ministry. Don’t just give them two minutes in a worship service or five minutes in a Sunday school class, no matter how many missionaries a church has or how important the sermon is. There’s a sense in which by denying missionaries a sufficient time to report, you’re denying them the possibility of fully sharing “all that God had done with them” (Acts 14:27, ESV); thus your rejoicing with them is diminished and your giving glory to God for what He did is lessened as well.
Also, give them the freedom to say no to an invitation if they can’t come. Invite them for something else another time. Remember that not all missionaries are gifted at preaching, playing music, singing, etc. So don’t press them to do something they can’t do.
Whenever and wherever a missionary is interviewed, try to ask good questions that are not “loaded” questions; that is, don’t ask questions where the questioner is trying to prove a point or to interrogate a missionary. Such loaded questions never help anyone.
You can: →Remember that missionaries are ordinary people with a special calling. Don’t put them on a pedestal as if they are spiritual giants with no problems. →Remember to give them your names again. It’s been a few years since they’ve seen you! Wear name tags in a small group or meeting. →Include them in your small group Bible study for the entire time of their home assignment. →Remember their birthdays and anniversary, if married, with something special. →Ask them if they have any sports or hobbies that they’d like to take up again, or learn. →Give a missionary a job. Some missions allow their missionaries to work while they are on home assignment. If this is the case, then you could help a missionary find a job in order to make money. Better yet, give them a job with a normal, appropriate salary. →Don’t monopolize their time. Missionaries need to split their time between relatives, friends, supporters, etc. →Give up an event that you like, or even love, because a missionary will be speaking at your church, staying at your house or has some urgent need. →Be a good receiver as well as giver of things. What if you went out to dinner with a missionary and/or family and they wanted to pick up the check? Would you let them? On occasion they want to be givers and bless people too!
Your ideas for helping your missionary during the middle of their home assignment:
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III. Ending home assignment the right way
A. The last month and the last week In the last month, and especially the last week, of a missionary’s home assignment, don’t trample them with last-minute dinner invitations or speaking engagements. This is the time when they’re super busy getting ready to go back to the field.
You can: →Have an all-church Zoom call so that your missionaries can say good-bye to a lot of people at once. →Buy them new luggage or containers for their trip back. →Help them pack as needed. This might involve packing a 20’ or 40’ ship container. Maybe you could pay for the container and shipping costs. →Provide them with any needed medicines, or find out if there’s a doctor in your church who can. →Help them with the final details of their housing—cleaning, paying bills, etc. →Give them some audio/video gifts to take back with them (CDs, cameras, DVDs, eBooks/Readers, unlocked cell phones, tablets, etc.). →Give missionaries a final gift before they return to the field. Knowing that they might have already packed their belongings, you should think of something small like cash, a wallet, a watch, a favorite book for the plane with a promise to send more once they are on the field. Be creative! →Have farewell parties for MKs so they can say their good-byes and have special gifts to take back with them. →Remember that for some missionaries and their children, the end of home assignment means going back to their real “home.” We should respect such a feeling. →Set up a missionary support team so they know that you will continue to care for them after they return to the field. (See above section: “The Church’s Organization of Care for Missionaries.”) →Ask them if they are tentatively scheduled for their next home assignment and begin planning for the next time.
Some missionary parents will be leaving a teenager behind in North America to begin college or to work. This is a major change in a missionary’s life and can be quite difficult and/or stressful for both sides.
Ask the missionary to give you both positive and negative feedback on how your church did in meeting their home assignment needs. This could be in written form, or an oral report. Get feedback from the individual missionary, both spouses, if married, and from their children.
Your ideas for helping your missionary end their home assignment the right way:
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B. Unplanned extended home assignments or resignation from a mission Usually missionaries can end their home assignment as planned and head back to their beloved mission field. Sometimes, however, missionaries must extend their home assignment time in North America, or even resign from their mission. This can happen for several reasons: →Problems on their mission field: visa or taxation problems, war or violence, the field had to close altogether, or their specific ministry on the field has been eliminated for whatever reason. →Problems in North America: Physical, emotional or psychological problems in the missionary family, or in the missionary’s extended family; the home office refuses to allow the missionary to return under their auspices for whatever reason; changing missions; business or legal problems. There could also be a lack of financial support; family problems (children, spouses, etc.) or extended family problems (a parent dies, is seriously ill or elderly, etc.); physical ailments; a change of ministry assignment taking them to another country or culture; a change in their calling from the Lord that leads them to the home office instead of back to the field, a different mission organization, a different type of Christian ministry, a “secular” job in North America, or overseas.
If a missionary resigns, many things must be done to untangle the relationship with the mission. Also, because their financial support will be curtailed as of their resignation, unless they have substantial savings or can live with relatives, they will have significant, immediate financial needs until they can financially get on their feet again. You can help them out financially, or even give them a job. (See the books by Jordan and Pirolo in the “Resources” section.)
It is precisely at these times that church members need to step in and demonstrate the true servanthood, love and community of the body of Christ.
Your ideas for helping your missionary if they have an unplanned extension of their home assignment or they resign from their mission:
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Specific Needs
Do the obvious—ask them what their needs are. Later, ask them again. Needs can differ throughout the home assignment time. Listen carefully to what and how they answer you. Proverbs 18:13 says: “If one gives an answer before he hears—it is his folly and shame.” Ask the Lord how you can meet their needs.
I. The four key needs
A. Housing and household setup
Some missionaries are able to live in housing sponsored and subsidized (partially or fully) by a church, mission organization or foundation. In some cases, missionaries need merely ask their housing sponsor for something (large or small) and the sponsor will find it for them. In most cases this is not true and a missionary must find not only their own housing, but also a number of items to set up their house.
Housing should be appropriate to the needs of an individual, couple or family. A family of six shouldn’t be put in a two-bedroom apartment. Give them enough room! Ask them what type of housing they need. Try to determine whether they need to have a separate room as an office (or for a teenager).
It is strongly advised not to suggest that missionaries live with their relatives or friends for extended periods of time (more than two weeks) unless that relative or friend has a separate apartment or house with its own entrance as well as its own kitchen and bath facilities.
NOTE: Some missionaries feel more at ease if their housing is made more secure than usual, or if there is a security system operating. This might be because of the security measures they had to take and were used to on the mission field.
Some items you can loan or give to missionaries on home assignment Try to give or loan new items, or at least used items that are in excellent condition. Be sure to make it clear whether the item is a gift or a loan so as not to create any awkward situations at the end of their home assignment. This is especially true of items (e.g., bicycles, books, pets, toys, etc.) given/loaned to children.
You can give or loan: →Clothing: Appropriate clothing for appropriate ages, seasons and activities. Some churches have a missionary supply closet. Stock it with new or slightly used clothes and have a variety of items. Tell them of secondhand clothing stores in the area (Goodwill, etc.). Take them shopping for new clothes and you pay. →Kitchen items: People have different likes and dislikes, so be sure to ask. But everyone needs the basics. →Furniture: Again, find out what they need as well as what they would like to have, if possible. →Bedding and linens: Everything from mattresses to towels and sheets. →Toys: For appropriate ages, seasons and activities. →Sports equipment: Bicycles, soccer balls, etc.
Your ideas for helping your missionary with housing and household setup:
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When a missionary needs housing “on the road” Missionaries need to do a lot of travel and will need places to stay.
You can: →Host a missionary in your home. →Ask if they have special housing requests for a young child, teenager or special needs child. →Ask if they have any special dietary restrictions or allergies. →Lend them a car. →Give them a house key so they feel free to come and go as needed. →Let them know if you have a hot tub so they can bring their bathing suit (this is especially true in winter!). →Let them do their laundry at your house. →Take them out to a special restaurant, fun place for the kids; or a park, beach, or mountains. →If one spouse is traveling, you could make sure that the other spouse (and children) are taken care of and ministered to for the duration of the trip. This could involve babysitting, bringing meals, etc. →When they leave your house give them some gifts, or a snack “for the road.”
Your ideas for when a missionary needs housing on the rod:
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B. Transportation After housing, transportation is the next major part of a missionary’s home assignment that needs to be set up ahead of time, if possible. Vehicles should be appropriate to the needs of an individual, couple or family. A family of six can’t use a car which seats only four. Ask them what type of vehicle(s) they need. Never lend or donate a vehicle that is not in excellent working order. If it’s not, then it immediately becomes a maintenance problem and thus a financial burden for the missionary.
You can: →Arrange to pick them up at the airport when they arrive in North America. →Ask them what type of car/van they need. It’s possible they’ll need more than one car. →From the first day lend them a vehicle for a week or two until they can get a more permanent one. →As a church or family, lend or donate a car/van. →Pay their auto insurance, title and tax expenses. →Recommend a place to buy a good used or new car/van. →Give them new maps of the area where they’ll be living and help them get oriented. →Lend or purchase a GPS system for their use on home assignment →Recommend a good mechanic for repairs (maybe you could even pay for the repairs). →Recommend a local automobile club for emergency repair service. →Pray for their travel safety as they visit prayer and financial supporters.
A helpful website is (http://missionary-resources.myallforjesus.com/furlough-vehicles.html) which lists multiple places that lend cars to missionaries.
Your ideas for helping your missionary with their transportation needs on home assignment:
C. Communications In the 21st century communications and computers keep missionaries connected both on the field and on home assignment. It used to be that when missionaries went on home assignment there was no communication with the field. Not anymore. Missionaries are not only in constant contact with their ministry field through email and software like Skype, Zoom, Google Meet or FaceTime, but some also continue much of their ministry (e.g., teaching online courses, etc.) while they’re on home assignment. So much for rest!
You can: →Purchase a laptop/tablet/cell phone for them (or a printer, toner, copy paper, etc.). →Help them set up the Internet connection where they’re living. →Recommend a good cell phone company and plan. →Help them build and maintain a personal ministry website, blog, Facebook/Snapchat/Instagram account →Help them put together an audio/video presentation of their ministry to be used on home assignment. Also, help them to understand and use the latest presentation software.
Your ideas for helping your missionary with their communication needs:
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D. Financial support Yes, missionaries still need to receive your financial support even when they’re on home assignment. You can bless them by becoming a new supporter or increase your support, even from the beginning of their home assignment. Remember that missionaries can have financial needs for monthly support, one-time back to the field expenses, back reimbursements and salary (from when their support was short during their last term) and special projects.
You can help missionaries raise their financial support by: →Becoming a new donor or raising the amount you presently give. →Introducing them to potential donors. →Holding support-raising dinners or desserts in your home. →Helping them raise the level of technology in their presentations so as to communicate better. Provide them with the technical equipment needed to make the presentations. →Setting up an interview with the local newspaper or TV station to talk about life in the country where they live and about what they do. →Purchasing for them an electronic pass for automatic toll collection on toll roads. →Giving them surprise cash gifts that they can use for whatever they want.
Meet other financial needs: →Help pay off their school or credit card loans. →Some missionaries have medical insurance that doesn’t cover dental or vision expenses. Help them by paying for their dental or other medical expenses (especially those not covered by their insurance); or, if you’re in the medical profession, provide your services for free.
When you have missionaries speak in your church, be sure to pay them a normal honorarium for a guest speaker.
Your ideas for helping your missionary with their financial needs:
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II. Other important needs (in no special order)
A. Fitting back into the North American culture
Make an effort to include missionaries in the ordinary routines of your life and in the life of your church. Almost all missionaries, even veterans of several home assignments, will still experience some degree of reverse culture shock. So they will need some advice in adjusting to what was their “home” country.
You can help adults with: →General cultural adjustment. →Banking and other financial situations. →Information on recreation in the area. Play sports together—golf, basketball, hunting, etc. →Restaurants and shopping. Introduce them to your favorite stores and restaurants and/or ones that you think they might like. Ask them what they’d like to do. →Introduce them to people from their ministry country who are immigrants to North America. →Legal advice either for free (pro bono) or at a reduced cost. →Computer purchases, computer repairs and upgrades, software, Internet hookup, Internet phones, websites, blogs, etc.
You can help children/teenagers with: →General cultural adjustment. Remember that this might be a “home” assignment for the parents, but for many MKs this is not their home. Their home is somewhere else, or maybe they’re not quite sure where home is. →Understanding the latest everything, especially fads (music, clothing, websites, etc.). →Information on recreation in the area. Take them to sports events. Involve them in sporting activities. →Taking them shopping, and maybe even pay for it!
Remember that MKs have been raised in specific cultures with specific social cues. In any given situation they might respond differently in our culture than we would have normally expected.
This is very brief. See the MK/TCK resource section. Two good websites, among many, are: → www.tckinteract.net → www.mukappa.org Check out their links as well. See the list of web links in the “Resources” section in the back of this workbook.
Lausanne – Children at Risk (https://www.lausanne.org/tag/children-at-risk)
Your ideas for helping your missionary/TCK adjust to living in the USA/Canada:
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B. Fitting back into the North American church
You can help adults with: →Involvement in various ministries in your church. Be sure to ask if they have a preference for a certain ministry. Then, clearly indicate what your expectations and responsibilities are for them. →Make sure that your missionaries report to the church’s missions committee at least twice: once at the beginning of home assignment about their last term, and again at the end of their home assignment about the future of their ministry on the field. →Try to understand that it can be difficult and/or confusing for missionaries when they return to North America to find that one of their supporting churches has split, or the pastor or church member they knew the best has been transferred or moved far away, or their favorite Sunday School class now has more new people they don’t know. →Don’t try to involve missionaries in your church fights and squabbles. Above all don’t force them to choose sides.
You can help children/teenagers by: →Personally inviting them to church events and bringing them. →Involving them in the activities of the church, especially youth groups, youth choirs, clubs, etc. (AWANA, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Pioneer Clubs, VBS, etc.).
The MK/TCK of today might be your church’s missionary of tomorrow, or your representative to Congress.
(Again, this is very brief. A great website to visit is www.tckinteract.net. Check out their links as well.)
Your ideas for helping your missionary/TCK adjust to the church in the USA/Canada:
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C. Education
This can be a significant part of a missionary’s home assignment.
You can: →Provide information for adults interested in continuing education (theological studies or otherwise) and specialized training (medical, counseling, etc.). →Give advice and information on local education for their children. →Help them understand the various options for schooling. →Help them with information and study groups for home schooling on home assignment. →Lend or donate a musical instrument (in excellent working order) so that a child can participate in band or orchestra at school or at home. →Provide college information for children thinking about college in the next couple years. →Pay for part or all of any educational costs they might have. →Arrange for the children to attend a Christian school on scholarship.
Your ideas for helping your missionary with their education and training needs and, if they have children, with their child’s educational needs:
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D. Friendship
Make friends with a missionary on home assignment. Introduce them to your friends and include them in your family’s activities. Through friendship convey your confidence in their ability to do ministry and in them personally.
Don’t be afraid to let your children form close friendships with missionary kids (MKs) simply because you don’t want your kids to be hurt by “losing a friend” when the MK leaves. An overwhelming majority of MKs have loved their experience on the mission field and wouldn’t trade it for anything. They’re doing just fine in life. Having MK friends can open your eyes to the world and help your children develop a global perspective of the Great Commission. Friendships with MKs can continue via the Internet (email, Instant Messaging, Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, Facebook), the postal system and phone calls. Take the initiative to invite an MK over to play with your children or to go to a church function together.
Make friends, but don’t monopolize their time. Missionaries need to split their time between relatives, friends, supporters, etc.
Your ideas on establishing friendships with missionaries and their families:
E. Hospitality
Hospitality is more than having someone over for a meal. Spend time getting to know each other better, especially their/your joys and trials. Create the atmosphere to see how you can serve them.
Have missionaries over for a meal in your home. Be sure to ask if they have special dietary restrictions. Don’t worry about the cleanliness of your house, or whether or not you can fix a gourmet meal on time. Enjoy each other’s company. Do some activity together. Have a good discussion on any topic.
Take them out for a meal, especially if it’s a restaurant that they would not normally go to because of the expense.
Your ideas for demonstrating hospitality with your missionaries on home assignment:
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F. Babysitting/child watching
You can: →Recommend babysitters. Pay for babysitters. →Babysit yourself for a couple hours, days or even for a week. Many missionaries travel extensively during their home assignment. At times a couple must travel somewhere without their children. Relatives are not always around or available to help out. Be a blessing! →Recommend a preschool, mothers of preschoolers group or other play group.
Your ideas for helping your missionaries with child care:
G. Communications (See also p. 18, above)
You can: →Help them set up their telephone and Internet connections. Instruct them on how it works. →Take their photo for a new prayer card. Do it for a reduced cost, or even for free! Pay for the production of their prayer cards. A good company for prayer cards is Creative Plus, which can be found at www.creativeplus.com (among other fine companies). →Help with the production and distribution of a missionary’s prayer letters. Pay for postage. →Let them use your address as a contact address while they are on home assignment.
Your ideas for helping your missionary with communicating better:
H. Rest/spiritual retreats/vacation/camps
You can: →Go on vacation together. →Arrange and pay for a missionary child to go to a church camp or a special sport or instructional camp. →Research places especially designated for missionaries to rest. Google: “Missionary Retreat Centers.” →Recommend a place to go on a spiritual retreat. →Offer them your vacation home for a weekend or week. →Watch their kids so the parents can have a getaway weekend.
Your ideas for helping your missionary rest and their kids have fun:
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Important Mission Ministry Information
I. Home office personnel and cross-cultural workers in North America
These missionaries deserve to get a home assignment, too! This might come in the form of a sabbatical, according to mission or church policy, after so many years. This should primarily be a time of rest and educational or spiritual renewal. Since they are already in North America, they should have other times in which they can visit their prayer and financial supporters.
Your ideas for helping your missionary who works in the home office or is a cross-cultural worker in North America:
II. Missionaries from creative access countries
Be sensitive to the fact that missionaries from creative access (or “closed”) countries can’t always talk openly about the specifics of their ministry. They may prefer to use pseudonyms (for their coworkers on the field, people groups, geographic locations, etc.) for you to use as a reference. Don’t pressure missionaries or MKs to say the “M” word or to divulge information they should not share. This is especially true if an MK’s parents have taught them not to say or use the word “missionary.” Some mission organizations are doing away with the word “missionary” and are using other terms, such as “cross-cultural worker.”
Your ideas being sensitive to the security needs of your missionary on home assignment:
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III. Missionaries on summer or short-term home assignments
It is becoming more and more popular for missionaries to take summer or short-term home assignments from two to six months. Summer home assignments allow a missionary to maintain contact with supporters at home while not being away from the field ministry too long, and children can stay in national schools. Of course, for missionaries in the southern hemisphere it’s possible that they will be on a “summer” home assignment during winter in North America.
Summer home assignments are usually intense bursts of activity for the missionary with occasional, or even rare, times of rest. This means that sometimes MKs/TCKs do not have as good an opportunity to understand or enculturate into North American society as they would on a longer home assignment. However, careful planning on the part of the missionary and the local church can provide a family with important and lasting memories and experiences.
------Special note on social security for US missionaries: The US Social Security system now requires some US passport-holding missionaries to be in the USA for at least six consecutive months every six years or risk losing their social security benefits permanently. Each missionary needs to check with the Social Security Administration and their mission agency to see if this is required of them. A few missionaries have lost all their Social Security benefits permanently because they only took summer or short-term (less than six months) home assignments over many years of overseas service. Please be wise!
From the instructions to the 2019 IRS form 1040 Schedule SE: “Exception. The United States has social security agreements with many countries to eliminate dual taxes under two social security systems. Under these agreements, you must generally pay social security and Medicare taxes to only the country you live in.
The United States now has social security agreements with the following 31 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Uruguay.
If you have questions about international social security agreements, or to see if any additional agreements have been entered into, you can visit the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) International Programs website at: (www.socialsecurity.gov/international). The website also provides contact information for questions about benefits and the agreements.
Canadian citizens: See CCCC (Canadian Council of Christian Charities) Missionaries & Long-term Missions. (https://www.cccc.org/members_topic_show/missionaries_long-term_missions#4)
Your ideas on helping your missionary with their financial obligations to their government in the USA or Canada:
26 27 IV. Missionaries on a “unified budget” principle
Missionaries with some denominational or independent missions do not have to raise all or part of their financial support. For these missionaries there is far less or no pressure to raise financial support on home assignment. This is certainly an advantage to be a member of such a mission agency. However, missionaries might be required to visit a certain number of churches in their denomination while back in North America.
For families this sometimes means six- to eight-week trips in the summer (or any time of the year if they’re home schooling), or the father making a similar length trip by himself during the school year. In the latter case, the wife might need extensive help with everyday household work, household and automobile repair problems, etc. Again, this is when the local community of believers can be the body of Christ in action.
Even if a missionary doesn’t raise personal support you and your church could contribute to a special project related to their ministry on the field.
Your ideas to help your missionary if they’re on a unified budget and must travel a lot:
V. Multicultural missionary marriages and families
More and more North Americans are marrying spouses from different countries and cultures. This isn’t necessarily a “home” assignment for a spouse who is not from North America.
Also, couples may have adopted children from another country. This might mean even more cultural adjustment for them than for MKs from here. So be wise and respectful to their different cultures. Try your best to understand those cultural things that are valuable to them. This might include special foods, customs (especially holidays, birthdays, anniversaries), sports, clothing, etc.
NOTE: It might be difficult for them to adjust to, or to understand, North American culture to the point of seeming bitter or angry. If this is the case, build friendships with them from humbleness, respect and servanthood on your part. Seek to understand their perspective on life, on Christianity, on North American economics and politics, etc. Be a bridge builder!
Here are some resources to start with: Alupoaicei, Marla. Your Intercultural Marriage: A Guide to a Healthy, Happy Relationship. Moody Publishers, 2009. Driskill, J. Lawrence. Cross-Cultural Marriages and the Church: Living the Global Neighborhood. Hope Publishing House, 1995. Covers general issues. Fraser-Smith, Janet. Love Across Latitudes: A Workbook on Cross-Cultural Marriage. 6th rev. ed. Gilead Publishing, 2019. Romano, Dugan. Intercultural Marriage: Promises & Pitfalls. 3rd ed. Nicholas Brealey, 2008. Shelling, Grete. In Love But Worlds Apart: Insights, questions, and tips for the intercultural couple. AuthorHouse, 2008. Yeboah, Branford B. Cross-Cultural Marriage: A Christian Perspective. New Generation Publishing, 2013.
Your ideas for serving your missionaries from various cultural backgrounds:
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VI. Single missionaries
Here are some resources to start with: Hale, Thomas Jr. and Gene Daniels. “Singles and Doubles” chapter in On Being a Missionary. Rev. ed. WCL. 2012, Foyle, Marjory. “Stress and Singleness” chapter in Overcoming Missionary Stress. EMIS, 1987. Called Together (https://www.calledtogether.us/index.php) Connecting Globally-Called Singles. Chang, Philip. “Thriving as a Single in Mission”. An editorial in the GMCN Newsletter. August 2020. Danylak, Barry. Redeeming Singleness: How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life. Crossway, 2010. Eenigenburg, Sue and Suzy Grumelot. Sacred Siblings: Valuing One Another for the Great Commission. WCL, 2019. Hawker, Debbie and Tim Herbert, eds. Single Mission: Thriving as a Single Person in Cross-Cultural Ministry. Condeo Press, 2013. Stephenson, Jeannie Lockerbie. By Ones & By Twos: Building Successful Relations Between Marrieds and Singles in Ministry. Rev. ed. ABWE, 2008. Shoulder to Shoulder (https://www.oneanother.com/shouldertoshoulder/) An inter-missional initiative that provides tools for mission agencies for training singles and marrieds working on teams. It exists to empower, equip, and encourage single mission workers, their teams and their agencies as they serve in cross-cultural ministry. One Another Ministries. Dorcas Harbin.
Your ideas for serving your single missionaries on home assignment:
VII. African-American cross-cultural missions and missionaries
Unfortunately, there are not a lot of specific resources for care of African-American missionaries. However, within the resources listed below there is information on care.
Note: For an expanded list of resources on African-American missions please contact the author of this workbook at: [email protected]
Here are some resources to start with: African-American Missions Manifesto (https://www.afammissionmanifesto.org/) Ratified revision. 2007. Anyabwile, Thabiti, Byrd, Tim and Elias Medeiros. “Mobilizing Minorities: Overcoming Obstacles to the Field”. Audio seminar at the 2016 CROSS missions conference. (https://crossforthenations.org/resources/elias-medeiros/mobilizing-minorities-overcoming-obstacles- to-getting-on-the-field/) Black History month: Christian missionaries of African heritage (http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/black.htm) Boundless Ministries, Inc. (https://bmiministries.com/) Bishop David Perrin and Pastor Smith. Cornelius, David. “A historical survey of African-Americans in world missions”. In Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. Eds. Ralph D. Winter and Stephen Hawthorne. WCL, 1999. Ellingsen, Mark. “Changes in African-American Mission: Rediscovering African Roots”. IBMR. Vol. 36, No. 3. July 2012. Available in pdf. Very thorough article. (http://www.internationalbulletin.org/issues/2012-03/2012-03-136-ellingsen.pdf)
28 29 Ellis, Carl F., Jr. Going Global - Beyond the Boundaries: The Role of the Black Church in the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Urban Ministries, 2010. There is also a workbook for this book written with Denise K. Gates. Ellis Carl. “The History of Missions in the Black Church”. Talk at Redeemer Church in Jackson, Mississippi. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkTkZztMeA0) February 25, 2017. Engel, Elisabeth. Encountering Empire: African-American Missionaries in Colonial Africa, 1900-1939. Series: Transatlantische Historische Studien. No. 56. Franz Steiner Verlag, 2015. Hill, Kimberley D. A higher mission: the careers of Alonzo and Althea Brown Edmiston in Central Africa University of Kentucky Press, 2020. Jacobs, Sylvia M., ed. Black Americans and the missionary movement in Africa. Series: Contributions in Afro-American and African Studies. No. 66. Greenwood Press, 1982. Jones, Kirk B. Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers. Judson Press, 2001. Website (https://www.kirkbjones.com/) Care for people in ministry from an African-American perspective. Lewis, Marilyn. “Jewel of the Kingdom: William Sheppard.” Mission Frontiers. March-April, 2000. (http://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/article/jewel-of-the-kingdom-william-sheppard) The theme of this issue is: “The African-American & Missions”. There are many articles. (http://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/archive/the-african-american-missions) “Meet the Brothers: Bishop David Perrin”. Audio interview conducted by Thabiti Anyabwile. (https://thefrontporch.org/interview/meet-the-brothers-bishop-david-perrin/) (https://missionexus.org/events/#!event/2020/11/15/mobilizing-communities-of-color) NAAMC (National African-American Missions Conference) (https://www.naamcevents.org/) (See also: (http://thenaamc.org/) presented by Boundless Ministries, Inc.; formerly known as “Great Commission Global Ministries”) Reconciliation Ministries Network (https://www.rmni.org/) Mobilizing the African-American Church for Global Missions. James W. Sutherland and Michael D. Johnson. See also RMNi’s web page on “Church Global Missions Resources”. (https://www.rmni.org/african-american-missions/church-missions-resources.html) Saunders, Linda P. “Laying an Historical Foundation to Examine the African-American Church’s Relationship to 21st Century Global Missions to Create a Contextualized Missions Training Model for Future Generations of African-American Missionaries”. Ph.D., dissertation. Columbia International University. 2020. Available in pdf format at: (https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2419327800.html?FMT=ABS). This doctoral work was just completed in April 2020. It is the most up-to-date survey on the history of African-Americans in cross-cultural work and also makes suggestions for mission training models focused on African- Americans. Shannon, David T., ed. George Liele’s Life and Legacy: An Unsung Hero. James N. Griffith Series in Baptist Studies. Mercer University Press, 2013. Stevens, Robert J. and Brian Johnson. Profiles of African-American Missionaries. WCL, 2012. Sutherland, James W. “African-American Underrepresentation in Intercultural Missions: Perceptions of Black Missionaries and the Theory of Survival/Security”. Ph.D., dissertation. TEDS, 1998. Available in Pdf format at: (https://www.rmni.org/african-american-missions/dissertation-why-so-few-afam-missionaries.html) Walston, Vaughn J. and Robert J. Stevens, eds. African-American Experience in World Mission: A Call Beyond Community. WCL, 2003.
Your ideas for serving your missionary:
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Here are some resources to start with: COMHINA Nacional (https://comhina.us/) UN PUENTE A LOS NO ALCAZADOS: Cooperación Misionera Hispana de Norteamérica. David Munduy. Comibam Internacional (https://www.comibam.org/es/) The major regional missions fellowship for Central and South America. Website in Spanish and Portuguese. Included in this movement are Spanish- speaking churches in the USA and Canada, ConPación Internacional (http://misionesconpasion.org/) David Munduy.
Your ideas for serving your missionary:
IX. Networked missions and care for missionaries
This is a new area in caring for missionaries which combines two or more countries, missions, etc. (frequently from the same cultural background) to do mission work in another country. For example, there might be churches and missionaries from Korea working together with Korean immigrant churches from the USA to do mission work in Ukraine.
Your ideas serving your missionary in a multi-culture environment and mission context:
X. Mission and Disabilities
Here are some resources to start with: Conner, Benjamin T. Disabling Mission, Enabling Witness: Exploring Missiology Through the Lens of Disability Studies (Missiological Engagements). IVP Academic, 2018. Deuel, David C. and Nathan G. John, eds. Disability in Mission: The Church’s Hidden Treasure. Hendrickson, 2019. Journal of the Christian Institute on Disability – Joni and Friends (https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/christian-institute-on-disability/journal/)
Your ideas for serving your missionary with a disability:
XI. Spirituality on the Mission Field – Historical Examples
Here are some resources to start with: Brogden, Dick. Abiding Mission: Missionary Spirituality and Disciple-Making Among the Muslim Peoples of Egypt and Northern Sudan. Wipf and Stock, 2016. Burns, E. D. A Supreme Desire to Please Him: The Spirituality of Adoniram Judson (Monographs in Baptist History, Book 4) Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock Publishers), 2017. His faculty website is: (https://www.westernseminary.edu/academics/faculty/ed-burns) Carmichael, Amy. God’s Missionary. CLC, 1997. Carmichael published over 50 books in her lifetime, many of them having to do with spirituality and missions. Elliott, Elizabeth. A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael. Revell, 2005. Taylor, Howard and Geraldine. Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret. Moody Publishers, 2009.
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Resources
Over 500 new resources have been added since the last version of this workbook in 2016.
Part 1 deals with Canada and the USA, the latter of which is quite extensive.
Part 2 includes websites that are either worldwide in coverage or are based in a particular region of the world. NOTE: This section is not meant to be comprehensive. Rather it’s meant to give a brief selection of member care resources in each region.
Retreat Centers: Websites for retreat centers are not included in this list. At present there is no comprehensive list, although a place to start might be to simply google “Missionary Retreat Centers.”
NOTE: Inclusion in this list does not necessarily connote endorsement.
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Care-related websites: USA This section is divided into two parts: 1. Overall list 2. List of websites by state --If a website has listed its geographic location, then it is included in this list, by state. Many of these organizations provide services on site in the state listed. All of them provide services on a worldwide basis, as needed.
Overall List A Life Overseas (www.alifeoverseas.com) The missions conversation. Editor: Elizabeth Trotter. Abba’s Tree—Refresh: Adult Debriefing Retreats and Prepare: A Course in Debriefing. (https://abbastree.com/) George and Connie Blake. Barnabas International. Advance Global Coaching (www.advanceglobalcoaching.com) Professional Coaching for the Missions Community. Sherri Dodd. Stockbridge, Georgia. All Nations Missions Center. http://www.anmcusa.org/. Missionary care for Korean speakers. Alongside (www.alongsidecares.net) Christian retreat center offering professional counseling and shared community, designed to specifically help leaders emerge from burnout or breakdown. John DeKruyter – Executive Director. Richland, Michigan (near Kalamazoo). Ask a Missionary (https://www.askamissionary.com/). Read responses from real missionaries about real-life issues and challenges in their lives. John McVay and Marti Wade. St. Louis, Missouri. A service of Mission Data International (https://www.mdat.org/) Barnabas Zentrum (www.barnabaszentrum.com) Ministering to those who minister. Providing retreats in Austria, Croatia and Colorado. Scott and Jayne Cuidon– Directors. Carl and JoLynn Krause. (http://thebarnabasministries.org/colorado-counseling-retreats/) Becoming what God Intended (https://www.whatgodintended.org/) Spiritual and Emotional health. Also has materials in Chinese. David Eckman. Pleasanton, California. Aleka Bilan Consulting (https://www.alekabilanconsulting.com/) Supporting wellbeing through global transitions. Aleka Bilan. Oregon (https://www.iecgroup.education/aleka-bilan-consulting) Broom Tree Refuge (http://thebroomtreerefuge.org/) To help bring healing, restoration, rest and direction to the Lord’s weary or hurting laborers. Sandi Ray. Mountainview, Arkansas. Called Together (https://www.calledtogether.us/index.php) Connecting Globally-Called Singles. Care Connexion (careconnexion.vbconline.org) (Old website) Annual member care conference. Oregon. Care for Pastors (careforpastors.org) Ron and Rodetta Cook – Founders. Leesburg, Florida. Care Port Counseling (http://careportcounseling.org/) An online video counseling ministry to those who work outside their home country, whether in missions or humanitarian aid. Lynn Paulsen. CareCon (http://frontiersusa.org/carecon) CareCon is a five-day conference designed by the Frontiers USA Member Care Team for pastors, church staff, family members, ministry partners, and anyone who wants to support global workers. Catalyst International (www.catalystintl.org) “Breathe” and “Traction” (for men) conferences overseas. Daniel and Lori Hahn. California. Catalyst Services (www.catalystservices.org) Catalyzing missions. Resourcing, connecting, training. Ellen Livingood. Newtown, Pennsylvania. Many helpful articles on the website: (https://catalystservices.org/postings-gallery-of-archives/) Center for Biblical Spirituality (http://biblicalspirituality.org/) Donald S. Whitney. Louisville, Kentucky. Many of Whitney’s books are available in other languages such as Russian. Center for Intercultural Training (cit-online.org/) To glorify God by preparing and equipping cross-cultural workers with the missiological, biblical, and personal tools needed for strategic and effective cross- cultural ministry. Union Mills, North Carolina. 32 33
Cerny Smith (www.cernysmith.com) Cross-cultural assessment and training. Leonard J. Czerny II and David S. Smith. Orange, California. Child Safety & Protection Network (https://www.childsafetyprotectionnetwork.org/) Bausman, Pennsylvania. Christian Missionary Resources (http://missionary-resources.myallforjesus.com/) Helpful website with information on many aspects of practical helps for missionaries including housing, vehicles, etc. Clearing Customs (https://clearingcustoms.net/park-bench/) Blog by Craig Thompson; former missionary to Taiwan. Coaching Mission International (CMI) (http://www.coachingmission.com/) Impacting nations by upholding leaders. So that all nations will be impacted through Christ-centered coaching. (http://cmiprograms.org/) Come before winter (www.comebeforewinter.org) Renewal for men and women in ministry. Christian Church and Church of Christ. Karen Alexander. Austin, Texas Concilium (https://concilium.us/) Security in the Context of Ministry. Risk assessment, etc. Scott Brawner. Kansas City, Missouri. Core Member Care (www.coremembercare.blogspot.com) Reflections, research, and resources for good practice. Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. France. Creative Results Management—Coaching Mastery Certificate Program. Keith Webb. (http://creativeresultsmanagement.com/mastery) CrossPoint Ministry (http://crosspointministry.com/) Fostering Healthy Relationships. CrossPoint exists to strengthen the souls of Christian leaders and to train others to do the same. Richard and Sallie Plass. Louisville, Kentucky. Crisis Consulting International (CCI) (https://www.cricon.org/) Ventura, California. Cultural Blend (http://www.thecultureblend.com/). Jerry Jones. Former missionary in China. CultureBound (https://culturebound.org/) CultureBound training for language and culture is designed to prepare you for life and work in an unfamiliar culture. Mark Hedinger – Executive Director. Portland, Oregon. D&D Missionary Homes (http://www.ddmissionary.com/) Missionary home assignment housing. Clearwater, Florida. Dancing Between Cultures (Culturally Intelligent Coaching) A faith-based NGO providing coaching and coach training to the missions world. (https://www.dancingbetweencultures.com/) Tina Stoltzfus Horst. Indiana. See also (http://cmiprograms.org/) Deeper Roots (https://deeperroots.com/) Resources for Missions. Howard and Bonnie Lisech. Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Deeper Walk International (https://deeperwalkinternational.org/). Deeper Walk equips individuals and helps the church develop spiritually-minded, emotionally-mature, relationally connected followers of Jesus. Founder – Mark Bubeck and President – Marcus Warner. Carmel, Indiana. Didasko (https://www.dasko.org/) Intercultural ministry training. Henry and Betsy Vermont. A ministry of World Outreach. Manukau, New Zealand (https://world-outreach.com/en/). Didasko Academy. Online course – “Fundraising for Missionaries” (https://edu.dasko.org/courses/course-v1:Didasko+I030+2010_T1/about) Eden Ridge (https://www.edenridge.org/) A missionary-focused retreat and vacation destination. Oliver Dossmann – Founder and President. Crab Orchard, Tennessee. Formerly Mission to Missionaries. See also Shekinah Ranch (http://www.shekinahranch.org/) Elim Retreats (https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/elim) Six day retreats for missionaries and other Christian leaders and their families for rest, reflection, recovery and spiritual renewal. Henry and Diane Stewart. Staff members with Barnabas International. Wisconsin. Emmaus Encounter (https://emmausencounter.org/) Debriefing. Andrew and Janet Kerr. Montana.
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Emmaus Road International (https://www.eri.org/) Resources for Third Millennium Missions. Neal and Yvonne Pirolo. Boulder City, Nevada. See ERI’s Free Media Library: (https://www.eri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=226) Equipping Ministries International (equippingministries.org) Listening, prayer, equipping. Providing transferable training and tools for life-changing relationships with God, self and others. Dave Ping. Cincinnati, Ohio. Resources also available in Chinese and Spanish. Excelling Leaders (http://excellingleaders.org/) Coaching, Debriefing, Equipping, Radiant Life Retreats. Kevin and Sue Pins. Michigan, USA and YWAM Carribean. Expat Exchange (https://www.expatexchange.com/) A world of friends abroad. Resources for living overseas. Betsy Burlingame. Bernardsville, New Jersey. Families in Ministry (https://families-in-ministry.com/) How to thrive, not just survive. Andreas and Angela Fresz. Hainichen, Germany. YWAM Family Ministries. Field Life (https://fieldlife.org/) Stay Healthy. Be Fruitful. Fulfill Your Calling. FieldLife Retreats. Coaching. MacGregor and Ashley; Sean and Cilia. Southeast Asia. First Priority Training (https://firstprioritytraining.com/) Spiritual encouragement online from One Another Ministries. UK. Fundraising for Missionaries course: (https://edu.dasko.org/courses/course-v1:Didasko+I030+2010_T1/about) Furlough Ministries (http://furloughministries.org/) Providing reliable vehicles to missionaries home on furlough. Brillion, Wisconsin. Global Grief Support (https://www.globalgriefsupport.org/) Promoting culturally appropriate, peer group, grief support. English and Spanish. Dale Young. Miami, Florida. Global Trauma Recovery Institute (https://missio.edu/global-trauma-recovery-institute/) at Missio Seminary. Global Trellis (https://globaltrellis.com/) Rooting cross-cultural workers in love and competence. Amy Young. Go. Serve. Love. (https://goservelove.net/). Our passionate vision: to guide and equip prospective global workers for long-term success in leading others to follow Jesus. A service of Mission Data International (https://www.mdat.org/) Go to the Nations (https://www.gotonations.net/member-care-mental-health) Member care and mental health blog. See (https://gotonations.org/) Jerry Williamson. Director of Frontier Missions and Vice President for Member Care Victor and Kathie Barousse. Jacksonville, Florida. Godspeed Services (www.godspeedresources.org/#grc) Secure, online, professional, counseling and psychiatry for Christian global workers. Barney Davis. Columbia, South Carolina. GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) (https://www.netgrace.org/) See especially the “Books” and “Resources” sections on the website. See also the website Sacred Spaces (https://www.jewishsacredspaces.org/) for a Jewish initiative for “Creating Sacred Spaces in Jewish Communities” whose purpose is: “Preventing Institutional Abuse in Jewish Communities.” Grace Adventure (https://www.graceadventure.com/). Dave and Sarah Hall. Wisconsin, USA. GREENhouse. (http://francesanngreen.com/) Blog. Fran Green, missionary with Barnabas International. GPA (Growing Participant Approach) (https://www.growingparticipation.com/) An approach to culture and language acquisition. Greg Thomson. See also the “GPA Introduction” video: (https://vimeo.com/162242554) and the blog: (http://growingparticipatorapproach.blogspot.ca/) Stan Haegert, M.D. and his wife, Deb (http://servingwithjoy.weebly.com/) This site is a resource to help re- connect you to God, the Source of all we need. May you experience Shalom and find yourself once again serving with enduring joy. With God all things are possible (Mt. 19:26). They have a ministry of sharing this material with others one-on-one, and in team meetings, seminars, and retreats. Harbor of Refuge International (http://harborofrefuge.org/about.html) Many services for missionaries by a couple who previously ministered in Central Asia. Waterloo, Iowa. 34 35
Haven of Hope (http://havenhope.weebly.com/) A local and global outreach to marriages with a focus on serving those who serve others. Mark and Pat Juarez. Austin, Texas. Helps Ministries. (https://helpsministries.org/) Partnering with the global Church to build ministries, serve field workers, and defend the vulnerable for God’s kingdom purposes worldwide. Jeffrey Pott – Executive Director. Asheville, North Carolina. Here 2 There Ministries (http://www.here2there.org/) Association of Mission Partnership Development. Founder and Director – Stephanie Nicholson. Mark Painter – Missionary Care Lead. Jacksonville, Florida. Identity School for Christian Ministry (http://theidentityschool.com/) Late Robert S. Miller. Pennsylvania. International Care (international-care.com/) California. IMB Mission Resources (https://store.imb.org/missions-resources/) Journey Deepens Retreat (https://thejourneydeepens.com/index.php). Go Deeper with Jesus…Journey into Missions. Don Parrott. The Villages, Florida. Language Learning Advisor (http://www.language-learning-advisor.com/) Ron Tichenor. See also Language Learning Advisor Course (https://www.facebook.com/GPApproach/) Le Rucher East Coast USA (http://www.leruchereastcoastusa.org/) Millersville, Pennsylvania. Life Impact (https://lifeimpact.care/) “Oasis” model – hosting a retreat style home equipped with professional caregivers to provide a safe place for missionaries and pastors to come rest, refuel, and be able to process through the issues they face in a supportive environment. There are “Oasis” retreat centers in the USA and around the world. Executive Director – David Knauss. Founders – Dave and Sheri Grissen. Bend, Oregon. Link Care Center (www.linkcare.org) Restoring hearts, celebrating wholeness. Provides counseling and debriefing for missionaries. Brent Lindquist. Ken Royer. California. Marble Retreat (www.marbleretreat.org) A place to heal. Purpose-driven retreats. Colorado. Marriage Missions International (https://marriagemissions.com/) Steve and Cindy Wright. Member Care East Coast Network (MEC-Net) Sarah Lanier ([email protected]) (http://mecnet.org/) See also: Le Rucher East Coast USA: (http://www.leruchereastcoastusa.org/) Mental Health in Missions (www.mti.org/conferences/mental-health-and-missions/) Annual conference. Angola, Indiana. Mercy Multiplied (http://mercymultiplied.com) Free addiction treatment ministry for young women. Nancy Alcorn. Nashville, Tennessee. Minnesota Renewal Center (www.minnesotarenewal.org) Midwest Member Care Conference. (http://mc2.global/) Minnesota. Mission Connexion (https://missionconnexion.com/) God’s People Effectively Mobilized in Mission. Connecting local churches and individuals to mission. In the past has sponsored “Care Connexion” conference for local churches on caring for missionaries. Bill Macleod – Executive Director. Portland, Oregon. Mission Training International (www.mti.org) Organization providing counseling and debriefing for missionaries. CODAR—Member Care Workshop. See also Mental Health in Missions Conference. Missional Living (https://missionaliving.org/) Housing, transportation and coaching for missionaries on home assignment. Larry Bodie – Founder and Executive Director. Knoxville, Tennessee. Missionary Care (www.missionarycare.com) (or .org) Mission and mental health resources available for free download. Dr. Ron Koteskey – member care consultant for Go InterNational (https://www.gointernational.org/). Wilmore, Kentucky. See also: (www.crossculturalworkers.com). Missionary Family Counseling Services. Founded by Doris Walters. Winston Salem, North Carolina. Missionary Life (https://missionarylife.org/category/member-care/) Member Care. C. Anderson. Missions Resource Network (https://www.mrnet.org/search?q=care). Many helpful articles. President – Dan Bouchelle. Bedford, Texas. Resources: (https://www.mrnet.org/resources)
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Missionary Kids to Missionary Kids (mk2mk.org/) Building a global spiritual community of MKs who impact their world for Christ. Cru. Orlando, Florida. Mobile Member Care Tool Box (https://www.mmct.org/) Many helpful resources in English, French, Korean and Spanish; especially crisis response, which also has resources in simplified Chinese. Darlene Jerome. Darlene is a staff member with Barnabas International. My Counselor (https://mycounselor.online/) Provides Christian faith-based therapy and counseling resources by licensed professionals world-wide online and in-person at offices in Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida. Founder and Director – Josh Spurlock. n-Culture (https://n-culture.com/) Understanding culture and thriving in another culture. Thriving Intercultural Marriages seminar. Bart and Julie Heiligenberg. California. Narramore Christian Foundation (www.ncfliving.org) Comprehensive missionary services. MK Re-Entry Seminar (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/mk-reentry-seminar.html). Also MK Reconnect Seminar for grads of the Reentry seminar. Pastoral Care and Consultation for Families in Ministry (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/pastor-to-missionary-support.html) Counseling & Member Care Seminar (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/counseling-member-care-seminar.html) “Counseling and Member Care Seminar” in Antalya, Turkey. Nikanor Project (http://nikanorproject.org) Effectively equipping believers for real and sustained victory. Cathy and Raúl (“Paul”) Rodriguez. An example of a Nikanor Training Seminar can be found at: (https://www.membercare.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NTS1-Flyer.pdf) National Network of Parents of Missionaries (www.pomnet.org) Blog. Cheryl Savageau and Diane Stortz. “Tip Sheet for Parents of Missionaries” (http://www.dianestortz.com/wp- content/uploads/2014/09/Tip-Sheets-for-Parents-of-Missionaries.pdf) Paraclete Mission Group (www.paraclete.net/) Coming Alongside Christian Leaders Around the World. Paraclete staff have experience in many areas of member care and mission services. CEO – Glen Volkhardt. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Paracletos (www.paracletos.org/) Coming Alongside Missionaries. Dave and Irene Lewis. Indiana. Quiet Streams Counseling (http://quietstreamscounseling.com/) Lois Bushong. Indiana. Parakaleo (https://www.parakaleo.us/) Coming Alongside. Training, Supporting, and Valuing Women in Church Planting. Denine Blevins – Executive Director. Founders – Shari Thomas and Tami Resch. Pastor Serve (www.pastorserve.net) Serving the church by serving pastors. Jimmy Dodd. Overland Park, Kansas. Pastoring of Pastors (www.pastoringpastors.org) Started in Brazil in the 1990s. Now a program of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). David and Debbie Kornfield. David is the chairman of the WEA Pastoring of Pastors Task Force. Peace Pursuit (https://peacepursuit.org/) Biblical Peacemaking Resources using the Peace Pursuit Model. John and Laura Shindeldecker. Penetrating the Darkness (https://www.penetratingthedarkness.com/) Website on making it through depression by a man in pastoral and academic ministry in the USA. Terry Powell. Peter’s Wife (peterswife.org) Helping women connect with their world. Diane Constantine (http://dianeconstantine.com/) Diane and her husband Mike have been missionaries in Malaysia since 1983. Quiet Streams Counseling (http://www.quietstreamscounseling.com/) Lois Bushong. Indiana. Recalibrate! (recalibrateevent.com/) Retreats. Dave and Irene Lewis. Aurora, Indiana. Relation Wisdom 360 (https://rw360.org/). Going beyond emotional intelligence. Ken Sande. Founder of Peacemakers. Billings, Montana. Relationship Resources (https://relationshipresources.org/) Gaylyn Williams. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Remote Access Health (http://remoteaccessmentalhealth.com/) Anita Columbra (http://anitacolombara.com/) Seattle, Washington.
36 37 Rest Initiative. (therestinitiative.org/) A member care and support organization partnering with those who serve in clergy, missionary and humanitarian positions. Neal Salzman – Founder and Executive Director. Maitland, Florida. Restoring the Soul (restoringthesoul.com) Providing life changing soul care for Christian leaders and their organizations. Michael Cusick. Lakewood, Colorado. Returning Well. (www.returningwell.com) Your Guide to Thriving Back “Home” After Serving Cross- Culturally. Melissa Chaplin (www.meliisachaplin.com) and (https://advanceglobalcoaching.com/melissa-chaplin/) Rocky Reentry (http://www.rockyreentry.com/) The realities of life after living cross culturally. Thoughts, encouragement, and resources for those transitioning off the field from those who’ve been there. Note: This blog is composed of archived articles and as of 3/20/19 is no longer being updated. Rhythms for Life Soul Care (https://rflsoulcare.com/) Brett and Susan Payne. Downington, PA (near Philadelphia). Sabbath Thoughts (sabbaththoughts.wordpress.com) The pursuit of Sabbath rest, and the thoughts about God that flow out of it. Mike Gaston. Sanctuary (www.sanctuaryandcare.com) Promoting resilience, health, and healing in the emotional and spiritual lives of ministry leaders and cross-cultural families. Sanctuary Inn (https://www.sanctuaryinn.org/) Equip. Refresh. Restore. Helping Missionaries Thrive. Steve and Joann Price. Welches, Oregon. Bob and Nancy Scott (bobandnancyscott.com/) Coaching and Consulting Services for International Personnel. Former missionaries in the Middle East. Bob and Nancy Scott. California. See Beyond (https://www.seebeyond.cc/) Helping individuals and teams in North Africa. Oxford, Ohio. Servant Care (www.servantcare.com) Caring for those who serve, and equipping saints for ministry. Alabama. Shekinah Ranch (http://www.shekinahranch.org/) Away from the battle. Alone with the Lord. Don McDavid – Founder and President. Fraser, Colorado. Ministry Partner of Eden Ridge: (https://www.edenridge.org/) Shepherd’s Heart Ministry (www.ShepherdsHeartMinistry.com) We provide five-day, one-on-one counseling intensives at one of our beautiful crisis retreat centers designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment. Colorado and around the world. Shepherd’s Staff Mission Facilitators (https://ssmfi.org/). Essential Services Empowering Global Missions in the Local Church. Jeff Jackson. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mission Resources for Missionaries and Churches (https://ssmfi.org/missionary-resources/). Shoulder to Shoulder (https://www.oneanother.com/shouldertoshoulder/) An inter-missional initiative that provides tools for mission agencies for training singles and marrieds working on teams. It exists to empower, equip, and encourage single mission workers, their teams and their agencies as they serve in cross-cultural ministry. One Another Ministries. Dorcas Harbin. Smith, Justin. Director of the Counseling Program, Phoenix Seminary (Arizona, USA). He grew up as an MK in Southeast Asia. PsyD from Wheaton College. (http://www.ps.edu/about/faculty-staff/faculty/justin-smith/) Southwest Counseling (https://southwestcounseling.org/services/missionary-care/) Missionary Care Services. Littleton, Colorado. Spiritual First Aid Kit (for Humanitarian Workers) (https://www.spiritualfirstaidhub.com/home). Wheaton College. Wheaton, Illinois. Standing Firmly (https://standingfirmly.org/) Addressing spiritual oppression. Mark Anderson. Staff member with Barnabas International. Wheaton, Illinois. Standing Stone (http://www.standingstoneministry.org) We shepherd shepherds. Founders and Executive Directors – Jim and Debbie Hogan. Costa Mesa, California.
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Support Raising Solutions (https://supportraisingsolutions.org/) A ministry of the Center for Mission Mobilization (https://www.mobilization.org/) Executive Director – D. J. Rofkahr. Founder – Steve Shadrach. Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Board member – Dale Burke, who baptized me in his first pastorate when I was a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.) SYIS (Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills) (www.relationshipskills.com) Interpersonal skills for life and ministry. International Training Partners. SYIS Workshop. Tailored Fundraising Solutions (https://tailoredfundraising.com/) Raise More Money in Less Time. Nashville, Tennessee, USA. TCK Care (https://tckcare.com/) Soul food for global nomads. Also have podcast. Stephen Black. Portland, Oregon. TCK International (https://tcki.org/). Providing Christian-based resources for expat families around the world. Chad and Dargan. Springfield, Missouri, USA. TCK Training (http://www.tcktraining.com/) Helping parents and their organizations raise up healthy Third Culture Kids. Lauren Wells. Portland, Oregon, USA. Lauren is a TCK who grew up in Tanzania. A division of the organization CultureBound. TCK World (www.tckworld.com/) Ruth Useem, who first coined the term “Third Culture Kids”. TeamWorks (https://teamworksinternational.net/) TeamWorks Builds Community. John and Karen Zilen. Barnabas International. Chattanooga, TN. Third Culture Mama (http://www.thirdculturemama.com/) Raising Bridge Builders. France. Three Strand Partners (https://threestrandpartners.org/) Engaging Churches, Partnering with Agencies and Encouraging Missionaries. David and Lorene Wilson. Kansas City, Missouri. Thrive (thriveministry.org) “Our vision is to be global leaders, providing expertise and setting excellent standards of care for Global Women”. (Formerly known as “Women of the Harvest.”) Lorrie Bolthouse– CEO. Founder – Laurie Lindgren. Lakewood, Colorado. Thriving member (http://www.thrivingmember.com/) Book series: “Thriving in Difficult Places”. Brenda Bosch. South Africa Thriving Pastor (thrivingpastor.org) Focus on the Family. Train International. (www.traininternational.org/TRAIN_International/Welcome.html) “Equipping for Cross-Cultural Effectiveness.” Brian Gibson – Executive Director. Joplin, Missouri. Twelve Springs (www.twelve-springs.org/) Helping Missionaries Stay Healthy. Kevin and Gina McNelly. Tennessee. Upstream Collective (https://www.theupstreamcollective.org/). “We aim for every church to see themselves as a sending church and every Christian as a sent one.” Knoxville, TN. Velvet Ashes (velvetashes.com/) Encouragement for Women Serving Overseas. WinShape Marriage. – (https://marriage.winshape.org/update/missionary-r-and-r-retreat-02/) Missionary R & R Retreat. Bubba and Cindy Cathy. Rome, Georgia. WITS (Walking in Their Shoes) No Cost On-Site Missionary Counselling. (http://www.witsinternational.com) Lee Baas. Grand Haven, Michigan. Worldwide Families (https://worldwidefamilies.org/) Resources for Families Living Across the Globe. TCKs (https://worldwidefamilies.org/third-culture-kids/) Zion Project (http://www.zionproject.org/). Happy missionaries help more people. Sarita Hartz. (http://www.saritahartz.com/) ------
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Note: If a website has listed its geographic location, then it is included in this list, by state. Many of these organizations provide services on site in the state listed. All of them provide services on a worldwide basis, as needed.
Alabama Servant Care (www.servantcare.com) Caring for those who serve, and equipping saints for ministry. Alabama.
Arizona Smith, Justin. Director of the Counseling Program. Phoenix Seminary. He grew up as an MK in Southeast Asia. PsyD from Wheaton College. Phoenix, Arizona. (http://www.ps.edu/about/faculty-staff/faculty/justin-smith/)
Arkansas Broom Tree Refuge (http://thebroomtreerefuge.org/) To help bring healing, restoration, rest and direction to the Lord’s weary or hurting laborers. Sandi Ray. Mountainview, Arkansas. Deeper Roots (https://deeperroots.com/) Resources for Missions. Howard and Bonnie Lisech. Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Support Raising Solutions (https://supportraisingsolutions.org/) A ministry of the Center for Mission Mobilization (https://www.mobilization.org/) Executive Director – D. J. Rofkahr. Founder – Steve Shadrach. Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Board member – Dale Burke, who baptized me in his first pastorate when I was a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.)
California Becoming what God Intended (https://www.whatgodintended.org/) Spiritual and Emotional health. Also has materials in Chinese. David Eckman. Pleasanton, California. Catalyst International (www.catalystintl.org) “Breathe” and “Traction” (for men) conferences overseas. Daniel and Lori Hahn. California. Cerny Smith (www.cernysmith.com) Cross-cultural assessment and training. Leonard J. Czerny II and David S. Smith. Orange, California. Crisis Consulting International (CCI) (https://www.cricon.org/) Ventura, California. Headington Institute (www.headington-institute.org) Strengthens humanitarian organizations by promoting the wellbeing of their staff. California. International Care (international-care.com/) California. Link Care Center (www.linkcare.org) Restoring hearts, celebrating wholeness. Provides counseling and debriefing for missionaries. Brent Lindquist. Ken Royer. California. n-Culture (https://n-culture.com/) Understanding culture and thriving in another culture. Thriving Intercultural Marriages seminar. Bart and Julie Heiligenberg. California Narramore Christian Foundation (www.ncfliving.org) Comprehensive missionary services. MK Re-Entry Seminar (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/mk-reentry-seminar.html). Also MK Reconnect Seminar for grads of the Reentry seminar. Pastoral Care and Consultation for Families in Ministry (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/pastor-to-missionary-support.html) Counseling & Member Care Seminar (https://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/counseling-member-care-seminar.html) “Counseling and Member Care Seminar” in Antalya, Turkey. Bob and Nancy Scott (bobandnancyscott.com/) Coaching and Consulting Services for International Personnel. Former missionaries in the Middle East. Bob and Nancy Scott. California.
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Sea Change Mentoring (https://seachangementoring.com/) Relation-based learning and well-being in the international school community. Ellen Mahoney. California. Also, “Thrive at University” seminar. Standing Stone (http://www.standingstoneministry.org) We shepherd shepherds. Founders and Executive Directors – Jim and Debbie Hogan. Costa Mesa, California.
Colorado Barnabas Zentrum (www.barnabaszentrum.com) Ministering to those who minister. Providing retreats in Austria, Croatia; and Colorado. Scott and Jayne Cuidon– Directors. Carl and JoLynn Krause. (http://thebarnabasministries.org/colorado-counseling-retreats/) GREENhouse. (http://francesanngreen.com/) Blog. Fran Green, missionary with Barnabas International. Marble Retreat (www.marbleretreat.org) A place to heal. Purpose-driven retreats. Colorado. Mission Training International (www.mti.org) Organization providing counseling and debriefing for missionaries. CODAR—Member Care Workshop. See also Mental Health in Missions Conference. My Counselor (https://mycounselor.online/) Provides Christian faith-based therapy and counseling resources by licensed professionals world-wide online and in-person at offices in Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida. Founder and Director – Josh Spurlock. Paraclete Mission Group (www.paraclete.net/) Coming alongside Christian leaders around the world. Paraclete staff have experience in many areas of member care and mission services. CEO – Glen Volkhardt. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Relationship Resources (https://relationshipresources.org/) Gaylyn Williams. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Restoring the Soul (restoringthesoul.com) Providing life changing soul care for Christian leaders and their organizations. Michael Cusick. Lakewood, Colorado. Shekinah Ranch (http://www.shekinahranch.org/) Away from the battle. Alone with the Lord. Don McDavid – Founder and President. Fraser, Colorado. Ministry Partner of Eden Ridge: (https://www.edenridge.org/) Shepherd’s Heart Ministry (www.ShepherdsHeartMinistry.com) We provide five-day, one-on-one counseling intensives at one of our beautiful crisis retreat centers designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment. Colorado and around the world. Southwest Counseling (https://southwestcounseling.org/services/missionary-care/) Missionary Care Services. Littleton, Colorado. Thrive (thriveministry.org) “Our vision is to be global leaders, providing expertise and setting excellent standards of care for Global Women”. (Formerly known as “Women of the Harvest.”) Lorrie Bolthouse– CEO. Founder – Laurie Lindgren. Lakewood, Colorado.
Florida Care for Pastors (careforpastors.org) Ron and Rodetta Cook – Founders. Leesburg, Florida. Compass Ministries (https://www.compass-ministries.net/) Open-sourced member care for Christian missionaries and their families. Tampa, Florida. Also, SE Regional MK Retreat: (https://www.compass-ministries.net/se-regional-retreat) D&D Missionary Homes (http://www.ddmissionary.com/) Missionary home assignment housing. Clearwater, Florida. Global Grief Support (https://www.globalgriefsupport.org/) Promoting culturally appropriate, peer group, grief support. English and Spanish. Dale Young. Miami, Florida. Here 2 There Ministries (http://www.here2there.org/) Association of Mission Partnership Development. Stephanie Nicholson – Founder and Director. Missionary care lead – Mark Painter. Jacksonville, Florida. Journey Deepens Retreat (https://thejourneydeepens.com/index.php). Go Deeper with Jesus…Journey into Missions. Don Parrott. The Villages, Florida.
40 41 Missionary Kids to Missionary Kids (mk2mk.org/) Building a global spiritual community of MKs who impact their world for Christ. Cru. Orlando, Florida. My Counselor (https://mycounselor.online/) Provides Christian faith-based therapy and counseling resources by licensed professionals world-wide online and in-person at offices in Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida. Founder and Director – Josh Spurlock. Rest Initiative. (therestinitiative.org/) A member care and support organization partnering with those who serve in clergy, missionary and humanitarian positions. Neal Salzman – Founder and Executive Director. Maitland, Florida.
Georgia Advance Global Coaching (http://advanceglobalcoaching.com/). Professional Coaching for the Missions Community. Sherri Dodd. Stockbridge, Georgia. WinShape Marriage. – (https://marriage.winshape.org/update/missionary-r-and-r-retreat-02/) Missionary R & R Retreat. Bubba and Cindy Cathy. Rome, Georgia.
Illinois Interaction International (www.interactionintl.org) Organization working with Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and their families. Illinois. Also TCK Interact (www.tckinteract.net); Daraja (https://interactionintl.org/programs/daraja/); and (https://interactionintl.org/resources/) Excellent list of books for missionaries and their children as well as the International Therapists Directory. Janet Blomberg. Illinois. Spiritual First Aid Kit (for Humanitarian Workers) (https://www.spiritualfirstaidhub.com/home). Wheaton College. Wheaton, Illinois. Standing Firmly (https://standingfirmly.org/) Addressing spiritual oppression. Mark Anderson. Staff member with Barnabas International. Wheaton, Illinois. Warner, Melissa (https://stenzelclinical.com/staff/melissa-warner/) Adolescent and child therapy, cross- cultural issues, trauma. TCK. Specialist in serving TCKs. Wheaton, Illinois. Widow Connection (widowconnection.com) Miriam Neff. Illinois.
Indiana Dancing Between Cultures (Culturally Intelligent Coaching) A faith-based NGO providing coaching and coach training to the missions world. ( https://www.dancingbetweencultures.com/) Tina Stoltzfus Horst. Indiana. See also (http://cmiprograms.org/) Deeper Walk International (https://deeperwalkinternational.org/). Deeper Walk equips individuals and helps the church develop spiritually-minded, emotionally-mature, relationally connected followers of Jesus. Founder – Mark Bubeck. President – Marcus Warner. Carmel, Indiana. Mental Health in Missions (www.mti.org/conferences/mental-health-and-missions/) Annual conference. Angola, Indiana. Paracletos (www.paracletos.org/) Coming Alongside Missionaries. Dave and Irene Lewis. Indiana. Quiet Streams Counseling (http://www.quietstreamscounseling.com/) Lois Bushong. Indiana. Recalibrate! (recalibrateevent.com/) Retreats. Dave and Irene Lewis. Aurora, Indiana.
Iowa Harbor of Refuge International (http://harborofrefuge.org/about.html) Many services for missionaries by a couple who previously ministered in Central Asia. Waterloo, Iowa.
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Kansas Pastor Serve (www.pastorserve.net) Serving the church by serving pastors. Jimmy Dodd. Overland Park, Kansas.
Kentucky Center for Biblical Spirituality (http://biblicalspirituality.org/) Donald S. Whitney. Louisville, Kentucky. Many of Whitney’s books are available in other languages such as Russian. CrossPoint Ministry (http://crosspointministry.com/) Fostering Healthy Relationships. CrossPoint exists to strengthen the souls of Christian leaders and to train others to do the same. Richard and Sallie Plass. Louisville, Kentucky.
Michigan Alongside (www.alongsidecares.net) Christian retreat center offering professional counseling and shared community, designed to specifically help leaders emerge from burnout or breakdown. John DeKruyter – Executive Director. Richland, Michigan (near Kalamazoo). Excelling Leaders (http://excellingleaders.org/) Coaching, Debriefing, Equipping, Radiant Life Retreats. Kevin and Sue Pins. Michigan, USA and YWAM Carribean. Parks, Evan. (https://drevanparks.com/) and (https://painrehabsource.com/) Psychologist. Specialist in chronic pain management. Evan and his wife, Carrie, and family spent twenty years in Budapest, Hungary ministering with SEND International. They served expat mission staff, the local Hungarian community and ran the Budapest Care Center. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. WITS (Walking in Their Shoes) No Cost On-Site Missionary Counselling. (http://www.witsinternational.com) Lee Baas. Grand Haven, Michigan.
Minnesota Developing and Shepherding International (www.supportdsi.org/index.html) Shepherding and caring for missionaries and their families. Brainerd, Minnesota. Minnesota Renewal Center (www.minnesotarenewal.org) Midwest Member Care Conference. (http://mc2.global/) Minnesota.
Missouri Ask a Missionary (https://www.askamissionary.com/). Read responses from real missionaries about real-life issues and challenges in their lives. John McVay and Marti Wade. St. Louis, Missouri. A service of Mission Data International (https://www.mdat.org/) Concilium (https://concilium.us/) Security in the Context of Ministry. Risk assessment, etc. Scott Brawner. Kansas City, Missouri. My Counselor (https://mycounselor.online/) Provides Christian faith-based therapy and counseling resources by licensed professionals world-wide online and in-person at offices in Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida. Founder and Director – Josh Spurlock. TCK International (https://tcki.org/). Providing Christian-based resources for expat families around the world. Chad and Dargan. Springfield, Missouri, USA. Train International. (www.traininternational.org/TRAIN_International/Welcome.html) “Equipping for Cross-Cultural Effectiveness.” Brian Gibson – Executive Director. Joplin, Missouri. Three Strand Partners (https://threestrandpartners.org/) Engaging Churches, Partnering with Agencies and Encouraging Missionaries. David and Lorene Wilson. Kansas City, Missouri.
42 43 Montana Emmaus Encounter (https://emmausencounter.org/) Debriefing. Andrew and Janet Kerr. Montana. Relation Wisdom 360 (https://rw360.org/). Going beyond emotional intelligence. Ken Sande. Founder of Peacemakers. Billings, Montana.
Nebraska Barnabas Ministries (www.thebarnabasministries.org) Providing Care for Christian Leaders. Serving the body of Christ by providing care in the form of encouragement, counseling, mentoring and consulting for those in Christian leadership, including pastors, missionaries and church leadership. Barnabas Ministries, Dale and Marlene Frimodt, Omaha, Nebraska. Barnabas Ministries Counseling, Carl and JoLynn Krause, Grand Junction, Colorado. See also Barnabas Zentrum (www.barnabaszentrum.com)
Nevada Emmaus Road International (https://www.eri.org/) Resources for Third Millennium Missions. Neal and Yvonne Pirolo. Boulder City, Nevada. See ERI’s Free Media Library: (https://www.eri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=226)
New Jersey Expat Exchange (https://www.expatexchange.com/) A world of friends abroad. Resources for living overseas. Betsy Burlingame. Bernardsville, New Jersey.
New Mexico Shepherd’s Staff Mission Facilitators (https://ssmfi.org/). Essential Services Empowering Global Missions in the Local Church. Jeff Jackson. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mission Resources for Missionaries and Churches (https://ssmfi.org/missionary-resources/).
North Carolina Center for Intercultural Training (cit-online.org/) To glorify God by preparing and equipping cross-cultural workers with the missiological, biblical, and personal tools needed for strategic and effective cross- cultural ministry. Union Mills, North Carolina. Helps Ministries. (https://helpsministries.org/) Partnering with the global Church to build ministries, serve field workers, and defend the vulnerable for God’s kingdom purposes worldwide. Jeffrey Pott – Executive Director. Asheville, North Carolina. Missionary Family Counseling Services. Founded by Doris Walters. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Pastoral Training in MemberCare Conference (ptm.barnabas.org) Annual church-oriented conference on caring for missionaries and their families. North Carolina. Frauke Schaefer, MD (http://www.fraukeschaefermd.com/) Psychiatrist. North Carolina, USA. Staff member with Barnabas International. Extensive experience in psychotherapy frequently working with people involved in Christian ministry and working with cross-cultural issues. Originally from Germany Frauke has lived and ministered in Nepal. English, German and Nepalese.
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Ohio Equipping Ministries International (equippingministries.org) Listening, prayer, equipping. Providing transferable training and tools for life-changing relationships with God, self and others. Dave Ping. Cincinnati, Ohio. Resources also available in Chinese and Spanish. Leslie Walker, MD (http://www.lesliewalkermd.com/) Psychiatrist who treats mood and anxiety disorders in adults; also spirituality and mental health. Clinical instructor at Case Western Reserve University. Shaker Heights, Ohio. See Beyond (https://www.seebeyond.cc/) Helping individuals and teams in North Africa. Oxford, Ohio.
Oregon Aleka Bilan Consulting (https://www.alekabilanconsulting.com/) Supporting wellbeing through global transitions. Aleka Bilan. Oregon (https://www.iecgroup.education/aleka-bilan-consulting) Care Connexion (careconnexion.vbconline.org) (Old website) Annual member care conference. Oregon. CultureBound (https://culturebound.org/) CultureBound training for language and culture is designed to prepare you for life and work in an unfamiliar culture. Mark Hedinger – Executive Director. Portland, Oregon. Life Impact (https://lifeimpact.care/) “Oasis” model – hosting a retreat style home equipped with professional caregivers to provide a safe place for missionaries and pastors to come rest, refuel, and be able to process through the issues they face in a supportive environment. There are “Oasis” retreat centers in the USA and around the world. Executive Director – David Knauss. Founders – Dave and Sheri Grissen. Bend, Oregon. Mission Connexion (https://missionconnexion.com/) God’s People Effectively Mobilized in Mission. Connecting local churches and individuals to mission. In the past has sponsored “Care Connexion” conference for local churches on caring for missionaries. Bill Macleod – Executive Director. Portland, Oregon. Sanctuary Inn (https://www.sanctuaryinn.org/) Equip. Refresh. Restore. Helping Missionaries Thrive. Steve and Joann Price. Welches, Oregon. TCK Care (https://tckcare.com/) Soul food for global nomads. Also have podcast. Stephen Black. Portland, Oregon. Stephen is an adult TCK. TCK Training (http://www.tcktraining.com/) Helping parents and their organizations raise up healthy Third Culture Kids. Lauren Wells. Portland, Oregon, USA. Lauren is a TCK who grew up in Tanzania. A division of the organization CultureBound.
Pennsylvania Catalyst Services (www.catalystservices.org) Catalyzing missions. Resourcing, connecting, training. Ellen Livingood. Newtown, Pennsylvania. Many helpful articles on the website: (https://catalystservices.org/postings-gallery-of-archives/) Child Safety & Protection Network (https://www.childsafetyprotectionnetwork.org/) Bausman, Pennsylvania. Global Trauma Recovery Institute (https://missio.edu/global-trauma-recovery-institute/) at Missio Seminary. Heartstream Resources (www.heartstreamresources.org) Resources for Cross-Cultural Workers. Lois Dodds. Pennsylvania. (See also loisdoddsbooks.org.) “Refresh” conferences overseas. Heartstream Resources. DVD series of classes on Member Care. Thriving! 2: Caring for People so they last. (https://vimeopro.com/user37713049/thriving-2). The first series Thriving! Not just Surviving What’s Killing You! is 20 lessons on grassroots member care. Both series online viewing or DVD sales. (http://loisdoddsbooks.org/store-2) Identity School for Christian Ministry (http://theidentityschool.com/) Late Robert S. Miller. Pennsylvania. Le Rucher East Coast USA (http://www.leruchereastcoastusa.org/) Millersville, Pennsylvania. 44 45 Rhythms for Life Soul Care (https://rflsoulcare.com/) Brett and Susan Payne. Downington, PA (near Philadelphia).
South Carolina Godspeed Services (www.godspeedresources.org/#grc) Secure, online, professional, counseling and psychiatry for Christian global workers. Barney Davis. Columbia, South Carolina.
Tennessee Eden Ridge (https://www.edenridge.org/) A missionary-focused retreat and vacation destination. Oliver Dossmann – Founder and President. Crab Orchard, Tennessee. Formerly Mission to Missionaries. See also Shekinah Ranch (http://www.shekinahranch.org/) Mercy Multiplied (http://mercymultiplied.com) Free addiction treatment ministry for young women. Nancy Alcorn. Nashville, Tennessee. Missional Living (https://missionaliving.org/) Housing, transportation and coaching for missionaries on home assignment. Larry Bodie – Founder and Executive Director. Knoxville, Tennessee. My Counselor (https://mycounselor.online/) Provides Christian faith-based therapy and counseling resources by licensed professionals world-wide online and in-person at offices in Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida. Founder and Director – Josh Spurlock. Tailored Fundraising Solutions (https://tailoredfundraising.com/) Raise More Money in Less Time. Nashville, Tennessee, USA. TeamWorks (https://teamworksinternational.net/) TeamWorks Builds Community. John and Karen Zilen. Barnabas International. Chattanooga, TN. Twelve Springs (www.twelve-springs.org/) Helping Missionaries Stay Healthy. Kevin and Gina McNelly. Tennessee. Upstream Collective (https://www.theupstreamcollective.org/). “We aim for every church to see themselves as a sending church and every Christian as a sent one.” Knoxville, TN.
Texas Come before winter (www.comebeforewinter.org) Renewal for men and women in ministry. Christian Church and Church of Christ. Karen Alexander. Austin, Texas. Haven of Hope (http://havenhope.weebly.com/) A local and global outreach to marriages with a focus on serving those who serve others. Mark and Pat Juarez. Austin, Texas. Missions Resource Network (https://www.mrnet.org/search?q=care). President – Dan Bouchelle. Bedford, Texas. Resources: (https://www.mrnet.org/resources)
Virginia Christian Connections for International Health (www.ccih.org) Global health and wholeness. Inspired by faith. Committed to evidence-based practice. Doug Fountain – Executive Director. Alexandria, Virginia. Families in Global Transition (www.figt.org) Also, resources for TCKs (https://www.figt.org/page-1114038) Virginia. Missionary Care Foundations Course (www.ywamva.org). YWAM Virginia.
Washington Missions Fest Seattle (http://missionsfestseattle.org/) Member care seminars during the Fest. Washington.
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Wisconsin Barnabas International (www.barnabas.org) Organization giving care to missionaries and their families. Perry Bradford. PTM (Pastoral Training in MemberCare) conference (https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/ptm). Interlude debriefing retreat. Come away, my beloved retreat. Wisconsin. MK Transition Seminar (www.barnabas.org/reentry/who.php) Barnabas International. Every July in Ohio. For MKs entering college or career back in the USA/Canada. Encouragement letters by Lareau Lindquist. Caring for Others (www.caringforothers.org) John Certalic. Wisconsin. See also: (www.missionary-care.org) Elim Retreats (https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/elim) Six day retreats for missionaries and other Christian leaders and their families for rest, reflection, recovery and spiritual renewal. Henry and Diane Stewart. Staff members with Barnabas International. Wisconsin. Furlough Ministries (http://furloughministries.org/) Providing reliable vehicles to missionaries home on furlough. Brillion, Wisconsin. Grace Adventure (https://www.graceadventure.com/). Dave and Sarah Hall. Wisconsin. Hawley, Dale (https://www.uwstout.edu/directory/hawleyd) Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Private clinical practice. Advisor on member care of missionaries. Missionary Care (www.missionary-care.org/index.html) John Certalic. Wisconsin. See also: (www.caringforothers.org) Mu Kappa (www.mukappa.org) Gatherings of TCKs on Christian college campuses in Canada and the USA. Barnabas International. Wisconsin. Servant Care International (https://www.servantcareintl.org/). Wisconsin. (Formerly Sonshine Ministries) ------MK/TCK ministries in the USA Compass Ministries (https://www.compass-ministries.net/) Open-sourced member care for Christian missionaries and their families. Tampa, Florida. Also, SE Regional MK Retreat: (https://www.compass-ministries.net/se-regional-retreat) Couts, Dianne Darr. Things Fell Apart, but the Center Held. Diane Darr Couts, 2020. TCK memoir of growing up in Africa. Board member of MF Safety Net. Ethnos360 and Child Safety (https://ethnos360.org/downloads/Ethnos360%20and%20Child%20Safety.pdf) Document. Updated June 2020. See also (https://ethnos360.org/about/historical-reviews) Families in Global Transition. Resources for TCKs (https://www.figt.org/page-1114038) Interaction International (www.interactionintl.org) Organization working with Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and their families. (www.tckinteract.net) International Therapists Directory. Janet Blomberg. IL. Missionary Kids to Missionary Kids (mk2mk.org/) Building a global spiritual community of MKs who impact their world for Christ. Cru. Orlando, Florida. MK Caregivers Summit (https://mkcaregivers.org/) Interaction International helps sponsor and promote this triennial consultation. MK Safety Net (http://www.mksafetynet.org/) MK Transition Seminar (www.barnabas.org/reentry/who.php) Barnabas International. Every July in Ohio. For MKs entering college or career back in the USA/Canada. Mu Kappa (www.mukappa.org) Gatherings of TCKs on Christian college campuses in Canada and the USA. Barnabas International. Wisconsin. Narramore Christian Foundation (www.ncfliving.org) Comprehensive missionary services. MK ReEntry Program. Also: “Counseling and Member Care Seminar” in Antalya, Turkey. Neither Here Nor There (http://www.neitherherenorthere-thefilm.com/) Film – “The TCK life”. Raising TCKs (https://raisingtcks.com/). MaDonna Maurer. Blog. One mother’s journey raising TCKs.
46 47 Sea Change Mentoring (https://seachangementoring.com/) Relation-based learning and well-being in the international school community. Ellen Mahoney. California. Also, “Thrive at University” seminar. TCK Care (https://tckcare.com/) Soul food for global nomads. Podcast. Stephen Black. Portland, Oregon. TCK International (https://tcki.org/). Providing Christian-based resources for expat families around the world. Springfield, Missouri, USA. TCK Training (http://www.tcktraining.com/) Helping parents and their organizations raise up healthy Third Culture Kids. Lauren Wells. Portland, Oregon, USA. Lauren is a TCK who grew up in Tanzania. A division of the organization CultureBound. TCK World (www.tckworld.com/) Ruth Useem, who first coined the term “Third Culture Kids”. TCKidNow (https://www.tckidnow.com/) Third Culture Mama (http://www.thirdculturemama.com/) Raising Bridge Builders. France. Worldwide Families (https://worldwidefamilies.org/) Resources for Families Living Across the Globe. TCKs (https://worldwidefamilies.org/third-culture-kids/)
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(NOTE: Not all of the following resources are Christian in orientation. Also, more and more, books are available in electronic format, sometimes exclusively.)
“8 Ways to Serve Missionaries Coming Home”. (https://team.org/blog/serve-missionaries-coming-home) Abraham, Anisha. Raising Global Teens: A Practical Handbook for Parenting in the 21st Century. Summertime, 2020. Alupoaicei, Marla. Your Intercultural Marriage: A Guide to a Healthy, Happy Relationship. Moody Publishers, 2009. Amaraj, John, Geoffrey W. Hahn and William D. Taylor. Spirituality in Mission: Embracing the Lifelong Journey. William Carey Library, 2018. Anderson, Mark. Standing Firmly: A Manual Addressing Spiritual Oppression. Pdf. Mark Anderson, 2019. (https://standingfirmly.org/) Andrews, Leslie A. The Family in Missions: Understanding and Caring for Those Who Serve. Mission Training International. MK CART/CORE, 2004. Ash, Christopher. Zeal Without Burnout: Seven keys to a lifelong ministry of sustainable sacrifice. The Good Book Company, 2016. Austin, Clyde. Cross-Cultural Reentry: A Book of Readings. Abilene Christian Univ. Press, 1986. Austin, Tim. Transition Companion: Tips and Encouragement for Navigating Seasons of Change. Amazon Digital Services, 2016. Baab, Lynne M. Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest. IVP, 2005. Backus, William and Marie Chapian. Telling Yourself the Truth: Find Your Way Out of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Anger, and Other Common Problems by Applying the Principles of Misbelief Therapy. Bethany House Publishers, 2014. Bailey, Helen L. and Herbert C. Jackson. A Study of Missionary Motivation, Training, and Withdrawal (1953-1962). Missionary Research Library, 1965. Baker, Dwight P. and Robert J. Priest, eds. The Missionary Family: Witness, Concerns, Care. William Carey Library, 2014. John Barclay, “Families in Cross-Cultural Ministry: A Comprehensive Guide and Manual for Families, Administrators, and Supporters”. D.Min. dissertation. Australian College of Theology, 2010. Provides a helpful historical overview of works on missionary life and care. Barnes, Seth. The Art of Listening Prayer: Finding God’s Voice Amidst Life’s Noise. Praxis Press, 2004. Barnett, Betty. Friend Raising: Building a Missionary Support Team that Lasts. YWAM, rev. ed. 2002. 47 48
Barton, Ruth Haley. Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God’s Transforming Presence. Expanded edition. IVP, 2010. Barton, Ruth Haley. Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. IVP, 2006. Befus, Connie. Sojourner’s Workbook: A Guide to Thriving Cross-Culturally. Bottomline Media, 2018. Beirn, Steve and George Murray. Well Sent: Reimagining the Church’s Missionary-Sending Process. CLC Publications, 2015. Publishes the results of the research report: “Thriving People: The Engage Survey 2015 Aggregate Report”. GMI/BCWI, 2015, which surveyed over 1,700 North American cross-cultural field workers, representing seven agencies. Bell, Linda. Hidden Immigrants: Legacies of Growing Up Abroad. Series: West and the Wider World. Vol 11. Cross-Cultural Publications/Crossroads, 1997. Bell-Villada, Gene H., et al. Writing Out of Limbo: International Childhoods, Global Nomads and Third Culture. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013. Benner, David G. The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery (Spiritual Journey). Expanded edition. IVP, 2015. Benson, Ian E., ed. The Effective Sending Church. Part 7 of the Missionary Training Series. Missionary Training Service, UK, 2003. (http://www.theimtn.org/main/documents/booklets/The%20Effective%20Sending%20Church.pdf) Benson, John S. Missionary Families Find a Sense of Place and Identity: Two Generations on Two Continents. Lexington Books, 2015. Blackaby, Henry. Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. Revised and expanded. B&H Books, 2008. Bolen, Jackie. Life After ESL: Foreign Teachers Returning Home. CreateSpace, 2015. Blohm, Judith M. Where in the World Are You Going? Intercultural Press, 1996. Book for children. Blomberg, Janet R. and David F. Brooks, eds. Fitted Pieces: A Guide for Parents Educating Children Overseas. S.H.A.R.E. Educational Services, 2001. Now available on Kindle. Bonk, Jonathan, et al. Family Accountability in Missions: Korean and Western Case Studies. OMSC, 2013. Bosch, Brenda. Thriving in Difficult Places: Member Care for Yourself and Others. 3 vols. 2014. (http://www.thrivingmember.com/). Freelance member care consultant. American living in South Africa. Bowden, Mike. “Resting in God’s Love: Soul Care for Mission Workers.” Podcast: Episode 105. (https://globalmissionspodcast.com/105/) Bowers, Joyce M., ed. Raising Resilient MKs: Resources for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers. Association of Christian Schools International, 1998. Bradley, Zach and Rodney Calfee. The Sending Church Defined. The Upstream Collective, 2015. Bradley, Zach, et al. Receiving Sent Ones During Reentry: The Challenges of Returning Home and How Churches Can Help. Sending Church Elements Book 15. Kindle Edition. Upstream Collective, 2017. Brammer, Deb. Peanut Butter Friends in a Chop Suey World. JourneyForth, 1995. This book is for kids aged 9-12 and gives an inside view of missionaries and the cultural adjustments they need to make. Brannon, Jennifer. How to Bless a Missionary: Practical Ideas for Your Church and Family. Amazon Digital Services, 2018. Brayer Hess, Melissa, and Patricia Linderman. The Expert Expat: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad. Rev. ed. Boston: Nicholas Brealey, 2007. Brierley, Peter. “Why Missionaries Quit: Report of a study of Missionary Societies in 14 Nations.” Leaders Briefings, No. 5. Christian Research, 1996. Brogden, Dick. Abiding Mission: Missionary Spirituality and Disciple-Making Among the Muslim Peoples of Egypt and Northern Sudan. Wipf and Stock, 2016. Brubaker, Cate, et al. Arriving Well: Stories about Identity, Belonging and Rediscovering Home after Living Abroad. Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
48 49 Bryant, Steve and Gill. Serving at the Ends of the Earth: Family Life and TCKs. WEC International – Lightening Source Publishers, 2017. UK. Bryson, Debra R. and Charise M. Hoge. A Portable Identity: A Woman’s Guide to Maintaining a Sense of Self While Moving Overseas, Rev. ed. Transitions Press International, 2005. Buchanan, Mark. The Rest of God: Restoring your Soul by Restoring the Sabbath. Thomas Nelson, 2008. Buchanan, Mark. Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul. Zondervan, 2010. Buffam, C. John. The Life and Times of an MK. William Carey Library, 1985. Burns, Bob, et al. Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving. IVP, 2013. Burns, E. D. The Missionary–Theologian: Sent into the World, Sanctified by the Word. Christian Focus, 2020. Also see Evan’s faculty website at: (https://www.westernseminary.edu/academics/faculty/ed-burns) Burns, E. D. A Supreme Desire to Please Him: The Spirituality of Adoniram Judson (Monographs in Baptist History, Book 4) Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock Publishers), 2017. Burt, Margaret and Peter Farthing. Crossing Cultures: How to Manage the Stress of Re-Entry. The Salvation Army (Australia Eastern Territory). Openbook Publishers, 1996. Bushong, Lois J. Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Insights into Counseling the Globally Mobile. Mango Tree Intercultural Services, 2013. Byun, Eddie. Praying for Your Missionary: How Prayers from Home Can Reach the Nations. IVP, 2018. Button, Rosie. “Why don’t we talk about missionaries and mental health?” (https://thinkingmissionpractice.wordpress.com/category/member-care/) “Caring for Missionaries in Pandemic: Biblical, Practical Insights and Ideas.” Webinar, April 2020. (https://1615.org/event/caring_for_missionaries/) sixteen:fifteen (https://1615.org/) Church Missions Coaching. Carter, Greg. Skills, Knowledge, Character: A Church-based Approach to Missionary Candidate Preparation. Turtle River Press, 2010. Chan, Miriam and Sophia Russell. For the Joy: 21 Missionary Mother Stories of Real Life & Faith. 2nd ed. WCL, 2019. Chang, Philip. “Thriving as a Single in Mission”. An editorial in the GMCN Newsletter, August 2020. Chaplin, Melissa. Returning Well: Your Guide to Thriving Back “Home” After Serving Cross-Culturally. Newton Publishers , 2014. (https://www.returningwell.com/) Casteel, Amy and Ruth Van Reken. Life in Motion: Growing Through Transitions. Springtime, 2018. Çiftçi, Kc McCormick. Loving Across Borders: How to Navigate Conflict, Communication, and Cultural Differences in Your Intercultural Relationship. Borderless Stories, 2020. (https://www.borderlessstories.com/) An American woman married to a Turkish man. Cloud, Henry. Necessary Endings: the Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward. HarperBusiness, 2011. Cloud, Henry and John Townsend. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life. Enlarged ed. Zondervan, 2017. Cloud, Henry and John Townsend. How People Grow: What the Bible Says Reveals About Personal Growth. New ed. Zondervan, 2004. Code of Good Practice in the Management and Support of Aid Personnel. Rev. ed. People in Aid, 2003. (https://drc.ngo/media/2113064/people_in_aid_code_of_good_practice.pdf) Coffman, Carrie. Weary Warriors: You can get well after burning out. Majesty Publishers, 2005. Collins, Marjorie A. Manual for Missionaries on Furlough. William Carey Library, 1978. Combs, Diedre. Thriving Through Tough Times: Eight Cross-Cultural Strategies to Navigate Life’s Ordeals. CreativeSpace, 2012. Compassion & Fatigue. The Washington Forum. World Vision, 1996. Conner, Benjamin T. Disabling Mission, Enabling Witness: Exploring Missiology Through the Lens of Disability Studies (Missiological Engagements). IVP Academic, 2018. Cook, Harold R. Missionary Life and Work. Moody Press, 1962. 49 50
Cook, Muriel and Shelly Volkhardt. Kitchen Table Counseling: A Practical and Biblical Guide for Women Helping Others. NavPress, 2006. Kitchen Table Counseling seminars. Muriel and her husband, Norman, served as missionaries in Taiwan for sixteen years. Coote, Robert L. “Ministry to Missionaries on Furlough: The OMSC Study Center, 1922- 1983.” IBMR. April 1983. Cordeiro, Wayne. Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion. Bethany House, 2009. Cordeiro, Wayne (with Francis Chan and Larry Osborne). Sifted: Pursuing Growth through Trials, Challenges, and Disappointments. Exponential Series. Zondervan, 2012. Couts, Dianne Darr. Things Fell Apart, but the Center Held. Dianne Darr Couts, 2020. TCK memoir of growing up in Africa. Board member of MK Safety Net. Creech, Sharon. Bloomability. HarperCollins, 2012. A book for children living in another culture. The author was a teacher at the American School in Switzerland. Crossman, Tanya. Misunderstood: The impact of growing up overseas in the 21st century. Kindle Edition. Summertime Publishing, 2016. Cumberford, Dorren M. Life in the Camel Lane: Embrace the Adventure. White Heather Press, 2020. Dallman, Janet. Out on a Limb: A Devotional Guide for Missionaries. Xulon Press, 2016. Danylak, Barry. Redeeming Singleness: How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life. Crossway, 2010. Deane, Hudson. Good and Faithful: New Zealand Missionaries and their Experience of Attrition. Daystar Books, 2008. Deane, Hudson. Staying Missionary: Missionary Attrition: Causes and Remedies. Impetus Communications, 1994. Dennett, Jo Anne. Personal Encouragement and Growth for Every Missionary: A practical approach to biblical caring and counselling. Gospel and Missionary Society, 1990. Australia. Dennett, Jo Anne. Thriving in Another Culture: A Handbook for Cultural Missions. Acorn Press, 2000. Deuel, David C. and Nathan G. John, eds. Disability in Mission: The Church’s Hidden Treasure. Hendrickson, 2019. Dillon, William P. People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Funds. Moody Press, 2012. Dodds, Lois.“25 + Ways to treat your own depression”. Article by Lois Dodds of Heartstream Resources. (https://18522eee-0b37-49d9-9ec6- 2ee7499ae1d0.filesusr.com/ugd/ce8351_4ee8d9dcbb0349b3a8e80f0f89ff61d4.pdf) Dodds, Lois and Laura Gardner. Global Servants: Cross-Cultural Humanitarian Heroes, Vol. 3: The Art and Heart of Agency Care. 2011. Kindle edition. Dodds, Lois and Laura Gardner. Global Servants: Cross-Cultural Humanitarian Heroes, Vol. 2: 12 Factors in Effectiveness and Longevity. 2011. Kindle edition. Dodds, Lois and Laura Gardner. Global Servants: Cross-Cultural Humanitarian Heroes, Vol. 1: Formation and Development of These Heroes. 2011. Kindle edition. Doepel, Ed. “Surviving the Spiritual Battle of Ministry” YouTube video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzAjsgnGzSg). European Leadership Forum. May 2018. Poland. Donovan, Kath. Growing through Stress. Rev. ed. Andrews University, Institute of World Mission, 2002. Driskill, J. Lawrence. Cross-Cultural Marriages and the Church: Living the Global Neighborhood. Hope Publishing House, 1995. Covers general issues. Dyer, Jill and Roger. What Makes Aussie Kids Tick. 2000. Dyer, Jill and Roger, eds. …and Bees make Honey: An Anthology of Anecdotes, Reflections, Poems and Drawings by Third Culture Kids. Vol. 2. MK Merimna, 1994. Dyer, Jill and Roger, eds. Scamps, Scholars and Saints: An Anthology of Anecdotes, Reflections, Poems and Drawings by Third Culture Kids. Vol. 1. MK Merimna, 1991. 50 51 Echerd, Pam and Alice Arathoon, eds. Planning for MK Nurture: Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids. Vol. 2. WCL, 1989. Echerd, Pam and Alice Arathoon, eds. Understanding and Nurturing the Missionary Family: Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids. Vol. 1. WCL, 1989. Eenigenburg, Sue. Screams in the Desert: Hope and Humor for Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry. William Carey Library, 2011. Kindle edition. Eenigenburg, Sue. More Screams in the Desert: Joy and Perseverance for Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry. William Carey Library, 2013. Kindle edition. Eenigenburg, Sue and Robynn Bliss. Expectations and Burnout: Women Surviving the Great Commission. William Carey Library, 2013. Kindle edition. Eenigenburg, Sue and Suzy Grumelot. Sacred Siblings: Valuing One Another for the Great Commission. WCL, 2019. Eidse, Faith and Nina Sichel, eds. Unrooted Childhoods: Memoirs of Growing Up Global. Nicholas Brealey America, 2003. Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry. IVP, 1993. Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World. IVP, 2002. Kindle and paperback editions. Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility. IVP, 2006. Ennis, Lisa and Lori Bryan. Receiving Them Well: A guide on how to support your loved one returning from humanitarian aid or missionary work. CreateSpace, 2017. Erlacher, Jolene. Millennials in Ministry. Judson Press, 2014. Ewing, Wade. “Why on earth would you go alone?: A closer look at member care”. Heartbeat Africa (AIM-USA). No. 3, 2018, pp.10-11. Fadling, Alan. An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus’ Rhythms of Work and Rest. Rev. and expanded. IVP, 2020. Unhurried Living website (https://www.unhurriedliving.com/) Ernvik, Ulrika. Third Culture Kids: A Gift to Care For. Familjeglädje, 2019. Farnsworth, Kirk E. Wounded Workers: Recovering from Heartache in the Workplace and the Church. Winepress Publishing, 1998. Fawcett, Graham. Ad-mission: The Briefing and Debriefing of Teams of Missionaries and Aid Workers. YWAM, 1999. Fawcett, John, ed. Stress and Trauma Handbook: Strategies for Flourishing in Demanding Environments. World Vision Int., 2003. Finn, Nathan A. and Keith S. Whitfield, eds. Spirituality for the Sent: Casting a New Vision for the Missional Church. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2017. Brings together evangelical scholars from a variety of disciplines and ecclesial traditions to address the relationship between spiritual formation and a missional vision of theology and practice. Ford, Deborah, “P(r)ay as They Go? Re-examining the Role of the Local Church in Cross-Cultural Missionary Care,” Evangel 22, no. 1 (2004): 5. Foyle, Marjory. “Expatriate Mental Health”. Ph.D. Thesis. University of London. 1999. Foyle, Marjory. Honorably Wounded: Stress Among Christian Workers. Rev. ed. The first edition in USA was entitled “Overcoming Missionary Stress.” Kregel, 2001. New ed. Monarch (UK), 2009. Foyle, Marjory. “Stress and Singleness” chapter in Overcoming Missionary Stress. EMIS, 1987. Fraser-Smith, Janet. Love Across Latitudes: A Workbook on Cross-Cultural Marriage. 6th rev. ed. Gilead Publishing, 2019. Frazier, David L. Mission Smart: 15 Critical Questions to Ask Before Launching Overseas. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013. Frith, Mike. Senders’ Guide. 2012. Stewardship/Oscar. Christian Workers – Resources for Churches. UK. Frith, Mike. “Supporting Missionaries at Christmas”. Article on the Oscar (UK) website. 2017. (http://www.oscar.org.uk/oscaractive/articles/frithm5.htm) Furlough and the Missionary Child. Pamphlet. Wycliffe-CHED, n. d. 51 52
Gandy, Ellis. Frontiers*nova: Missionary Survival Guide. Amazon Services, 2020. Kindle. Gardner, Austin and Tony Howeth. Deputation Manual for Missionaries. 2nd ed, Our Generation Publishing, 2014. Kindle edition. Gardner, Laura Mae. Healthy, Resilient & Effective in Cross Cultural Ministry: A Comprehensive Member Care Plan. Condeo Press, 2018. Gardner, Laura Mae. Missionary Member Care Handbook. Korean ed. Abashowon. 2016. Gardner, Marilyn R. Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging. Doorlight Publications, 2014. Gardner, Marilyn R. Worlds Apart: A Third Culture Kid’s Journey. Doorlight Publications, 2018. Giglio, Louie. i am not but i know I AM. Multnomah Books, 2005. Gilbert, Rod and Ruthie, and Ross and Christine Paterson. PACT to Go: A Cross-Cultural Workers’ Guide to Creating a Personal Accountability and Care Team. Elemental Publishing, 2012. Gleeson, Scott. “The revised meaning of self-care in the wake of COVID-19”. Counseling Today. 4 August 2020. Gordon, Alma D. Don’t Pig Out on Junk Food: The MK’s Guide to Survival in the US. EMIS, 1993. Gray, Charlene. Children of the Call: Issues Missionaries’ Kids Face. New Hope Publications, 1998. Greenfield, Guy. The Wounded Minister. Baker, 2001. Hale, Thomas and Gene Daniels. On Being a Missionary. Rev. ed. William Carey Library, 2013. Hale, Thomas Jr. and Gene Daniels. “Singles and Doubles” chapter in On Being a Missionary. Rev. ed. WCL, 2012. Hämäläinen, Arto and Ulf Strohbehn. To the Ends of the Earth: Building a National Missionary Sending Structure. APTS Press, 2020. Kindle Edition. Hampton, Anna. Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk. Zendagi Press, 2016. Also available in Portuguese and Spanish. See also: (https://better-than-gold-faith.blogspot.com/) Harder, Ken and Carla Foote. Help Your Missionary Thrive: Leadership Practices that Make a Difference. Global Mapping, 2016. Hart, Archibald. Adrenaline and Stress. Thomas Nelson, 1995. Hartz, Sarita. A Self Care Plan for Global Workers: Learn to Prevent Burnout. Zion Project. (http://www.zionproject.org/) (http://www.saritahartz.com/). Hawker, Debbie and Tim Herbert, eds. Single Mission: Thriving as a Single Person in Cross-Cultural Ministry. Condeo Press, 2013. Hay, Rob et al. Worth Keeping: Global Perspectives on Best Practice in Missionary Retention. William Carey Library/World Evangelical Alliance. 2007. Hibbert, Evelyn and Robert. Leading Multicultural Teams. William Carey Library, 2014. Hill, Harriet et al. Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help. Rev. ed. American Bible Society, 2016. (http://thi.americanbible.org/products) Hill, Harriet. “Missionary Self Care. Brief online article.” (http://fuller.edu/Blogs/Global-Reflections/Posts/Missionary-Self-care-and-Spirituality/) Hitching. Galina. “How do we face the stigma of mental health in missions?” OMF, 2019. (https://omf.org/us/how-face-stigma-of-mental-health-in-missions/) Hodge, David R. Spiritual Assessment: Handbook for Helping Professionals. NACSW, 2005. Hoke, Steve and Bill Taylor. Global Mission Handbook: A Guide for Cross-Cultural Service. IVP, 2009. Hollingsworth, Amy and Jonathan Hollingsworth. Runaway Radical: A Young Man’s Reckless Journey to Save the World. Thomas Nelson, 2015. Ho, Polly C. Rice, Noodles, Bread or Chapati?. 2nd ed. TCK Care Fellowship, 2015. Stories by missionary kids from across Asia. Hood, R. Maurine, M.D., ed. Don’t Be A Sick Missionary: A Guide to Spiritual, Mental and Physical Health in the Missions Field. African Christian Hospitals, 1998. Available from the International Health Care Foundation. (https://www.ihcf.net/). Hoover, Sharon R. Mapping Church Missions: A Compass for Ministry Strategy. IVP Books, 2018. 52 53 Horner, David. When Missions Shapes the Mission: You and Your Church and Reach the World. B&H Books, 2011. Horsfall, Tony. Working from a Place of Rest: Jesus and the Key to Sustaining Ministry. BRF, 2010. Horsfall, Tony and Debbie Hawker. Resilience in Life and Faith: Finding your strength in God. BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship), 2019. Hotchkiss, Lee. Handling Stress Effectively: Keeping God at the Center of Life. Authentic Media Word, 2007. “How We Endure Trials on the Missions Field”. Online article. (https://team.org/blog/trials-on-the-mission-field) Hughes, Kent and Barbara. Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome. Crossway, 2008. Janssen, Linda A. The Emotionally Resilient Expat - Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures. Summertime, 2013. Joannes, David. The Mind of a Missionary: What Global Kingdom Workers Tell Us About Thriving on Mission Today. Within Reach Global, 2018. Jones, Jerry. The Day Grandma Got Us Kicked Out of Mexico: and other fun stories about life as a bumbling American foreigner. CreateSpace, 2018. Jones, Kirk Byron. Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers. Judson Press, 2001. Website (https://www.kirkbjones.com/) Jones, Marge and E. Grant Jones. Psychology of Missionary Adjustment. Logion Press, 1995. Jones. Rachel. Finding Home: Third Culture Kids in the World. Kindle Edition. ADS, 2018. Jordan, Peter. Reentry: Making the Transition from Missions to Life at Home. YWAM Publications, 2013. Journal of Cross-Cultural Family Studies. (https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/jccfs/about.html) and (https://www.figt.org/Resources/Documents/JCCFS%20Call%20for%20Papers.pdf) Emily Hervey. Kalb, Rosalind and Penelope Welch. Moving Your Family Overseas. Intercultural Press, 1992. Kane, J. Herbert. Life and Work on the Mission Field. Baker, 1980. Kane, J. Herbert. The Making of a Missionary. Baker, 1987. Keidel, Paul. Career Defining Crises in Mission: Navigating the Major Decisions of Cross-Cultural Service. William Carey Library, 2013. Kenny, Alexis. Married in Mission: A Handbook for Couples in Cross-Cultural Service. Paul Bechtold Library Publications, 2015. (http://alexisckenny.wixsite.com/marriedinmission) Catholic in orientation with useful parts for missionaries from all branches of the Christian faith. Kenny, Betty Jo. The Missionary Family. William Carey Library, 1983. Kent, Keri Wyatt. Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. Killam, Jim and Lincoln Brunner. Go Tell It: How—and Why to Report God’s Stories in Words, Photos, and Videos. Moody Publishers, 2014. Kimber, Thomas, “The Role of Spiritual Development in the Cross-Cultural Reentry Adjustment of Missionaries,” Journal of Psychology and Theology. Vol. 40, No. 3. 2012. (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+role+of+spiritual+development+in+the+cross- cultural+reentry...-a0305103728) Kleppen, Rachel. “Netflix Is Making It Harder to Be a Missionary”. No matter if it’s streaming sports, TV shows, or family updates—it’s hard to do ministry if you’re still tied to your old life. Christianity Today. September 13, 2019. Knell, Marion. Families on the Move: Growing up overseas – and loving it! Monarch Books (UK/USA). EMIS, 2001. Knell, Marion. Burn Up…Or Splash Down: Surviving the culture shock of Re-Entry. Authentic/IVP, 2007. Kosin, Frederick L. Letters Missionaries Never Write. ECS Ministries, 2010.
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Koteskey, Ron and Bonnie (www.missionarycare.org) (http://www.crossculturalworkers.com/) Numerous brochures & eBooks on member care, especially: Memories and Musings about Missionary Member Care. 2017. (http://www.missionarycare.com/ebooks/Musings-on-Missionary-Member-Care.pdf) and Third Culture Kids and Adolesence: Cultural Creations. 2005. (http://www.crossculturalworkers.com/ebooks/CCW_%20Third_Culture_Kids_and_Adolescence.pdf Kraft, Marguerite G. Frontline Women: Negotiating Cross-Cultural Issues in Ministry. Rev. ed. WCL, 2012. Krause, Carl and JoLynn Krause. Pain, Perseverance, and Privilege: An Honest Sharing of Personal Struggles and Joys Through Fifty Years of Ministry. WestBow Press, 2016. Kumar, Beram. Member Care Handbook: A Guide to Caring for Our Missionaries. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. 2000. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPZ5Dr5EG8s) Laite-Lanham, Stephanie and Joyce Pelletier. Recovering From Traumatic Stress: A Guide for Missionaries. WCL, 2010. Lamp, Herb. Heart for God, Hands for Service: Spiritual Formation for Global Workers. WCL, 2020. Lanier, Sarah. Foreign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot and Cold Cultures. McDougal Pub., 2001. Lankester, Ted. Good Health, Good Travel: A Guide for Backpackers, Travellers, Volunteers and Other Overseas Workers. Hodder & Stoughton, 1995. Lankester, Ted. The Traveller’s Good Health Guide. Rev. ed. Sheldon Press, 2006. Liew, Ivan. Churches and Missions Agencies Together: A Relational Model For Partnership Practice. (Kindle Edition). Condeo Press, 2017. This unique book grew from doctoral research on the partnership practice of churches sending missionaries through missions agencies. A working group of missions agencies and local churches in Singapore applied the findings, further developed the model, and documented good practice guidelines. Lindquist, Brent. Bringing Member Care Home: Member Health?: Thoughts about contextualizing care. Link Care, 2008. Lindquist, Lareau. Glory, Glory, Glory: Focusing on the Glory of God. Xulon Press, 2010. Lindquist, Lareau and Evie Lindquist (with Joe Musser). Less Than Two Percent Chance: A True Story About Life, Death, and the Power of Prayer. Aneko Press, 2016. Founder of Barnabas International. Lindquist, Lareau. Too Soon to Quit: Reflections on Encouragement. Quadrus Media, 2nd ed. 2007. Lindquist, Lareau. Why Lord…Why?: Encouragement Reflections. Musser Media, 2007. Lingenfelter, Sherwood G. and Marvin K. Mayers. Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships. 3rd ed. Baker Academic, 2016. Lisech, Howard and Bonnie Lisech. Coming Home Again: Reentry Devotions for Another Successful Return: Reentry Bible studies for those returning from career or short-term overseas service. Deeper Roots Publications, 2004. Loong, Cindy, ed. Growing Up Global: What a TCK’s Life Is Like. International Church, Ltd., 2008. Loong, Helen and Polly Ho, eds. Kids Without Borders: Journals of Chinese Missionary Kids. OMF & HKCAM, 2001. Loss, Myron. Culture Shock: Dealing With Stress in Cross-Cultural Living. Encouragement Ministry, 1983. Lovell-Hawker, Debbie. Debriefing Aid Workers: A Comprehensive Manual. 6th ed. People in Aid, 2010. CHS Alliance. Lovell-Hawker, Debbie. The Debriefing Toolkit for Humanitarian Workers: A Comprehensive Manual. 13th ed. CHS Alliance, 2018. See also: (www.resilientexpat.co.uk/index.html) (https://d1h79zlghft2zs.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/07/Debriefing_Manual.pdf) Lovell-Hawker, Debbie. Working through trauma: Supporting staff responding to disasters. People in Aid, 2005. Lyons, Tanya. The Next 70 Days: A DTS Re-Entry Devotional. Tanya Lyons Publishing, 2018. Lyons, Tanya. When Seasons Change: A Re-Entry Devotional. Tanya Lyons Publishing, 2020. Ma, Wonsuk and Kenneth R. Ross, eds. Mission Spirituality and Authentic Discipleship. Wipf & Stock, 2015. Series: Regnum Edinburgh Centenary (book 14). 54 55 MacHarg, Kenneth. Singing the Lord’s Songs in a Foreign Land. CreateSpace, 2011. Manoharan, J. N., et al. Member Care in India: Ministry Call to Home Call. Missionary Upholders Trust, 2012. India. (http://mutindia.org/) Marie, Elisabeth. A Letter to the American Church. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. “This manual is for anyone in the American church who is curious to know more about the care of global servants or would like creative ideas on providing care for their people.” Marie, Elisabeth. Jesus’ Member Care Plan: Bible Study for Women. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014. Marie, Elisabeth. Walk With Me: Coming Alongside Global Servants With Compassionate and Competent Care. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. Martens, Franz J, Sr. Exposed: The untold story of what missionaries endure and how you can make all the difference in whether they remain in ministry. CreateSpace, 2016. Martin, Rob. When Money Goes on Mission: Fundraising and Giving in the 21st Century. Moody, 2019. Mays, David. The Mission Leadership Team: Mobilizing Your Church to Reach the World. Condeo Press, 2010. Mason, Mike. Champagne for the Soul: Celebrating God’s Gift of Joy. Regent College Publishing, 2006. McCluskey, Karen. Notes from a Traveling Childhood: Readings for Internationally Mobile Parents & Children. Foreign Service Youth Foundation, 1994. McCord, Kate (pseudonym). Why God Calls Us to Dangerous Places. Moody Publishers, 2015. McCullough, Andy. Global Humility: Attitudes for Mission. Malcom Down Publishing, 2018. McGee, Robert S. The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes. Rev. ed. Thomas Nelson, 2003. McKay, Yelena. Moving Without Shaking: The guide to expat life success (from women to women). Pronoun, Inc., 2014. McVay, John, ed.. Ask a Missionary: Time-Tested Answers From Those Who’ve Been There Before. IVP, 2010. “Member Care”. (http://missiodeijournal.com/issues.html) Special issue. Missio Dei. Vol. 6, No. 1. Bibliography: (http://missiodeijournal.com/issues/md-6-1/authors/md-6-1-hawley) Menezes, Bárbara, et al. Slurping Soup and other confusions: true stories and activities to help third culture kids during transition. 2nd ed. Summertime, 2013. (http://www.slurpingsoup.com/) Meynell, Mark. When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend: reflections on life and ministry with depression, IVP, 2018. Written by a former missionary and minister. Mickelson, Alvera How to Write Missionary Letters. MAI, 2013. Miller, Robert S. Spiritual Survival Handbook for Cross-Cultural Workers. BottomLine Media, 2011. “Missionary Care Tips for Churches”. New Zealand. (http://www.missions.org.nz/images/pdfs/bulletin/1707_MIB.pdf#page=14) “Missionary Care: Where Does a Church Begin?”. Article. Postings. Catalyst Services. March 2014. (Vol. 9, Issue 3). (https://catalystservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Missionary-Care.pdf) Moreau, Scott. “Becoming a Healthy Multi-Cultural Team.” (https://www.lausanne.org/content/lga/2019-03/becoming-a-healthy-multi-cultural-team) Morgan, Robert J. The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times. Thomas Nelson, 2014. Morton, Scott. Funding Your Ministry: A Field Guide for Raising Personal Support. Rev. ed. NavPress, 2017. Muller, Wayne. Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest. Random House, 1999. Murray, Taylor. Hidden in My Heart: A TCK’s Journey Through Cultural Transition. BottomLine Media, 2013. Mwiti, G. K. and Al Dueck. Christian Counseling: An Africa Indigenous Perspective. Fuller Seminary Press, 2006. Mwiti, Glays and Bradford Smith. “Turning the Church’s attention to mental health: Binding up the brokenhearted.” Lausanne Global Analysis. Vol. 7., No. 6. Nov. 2018. 55 56
Myers, Ruth. 31 Days of Encouragement. NavPress, 2011. Book 3—NavPress Devotional Readers. Nouwen, Henri J. M. A Spirituality of Fundraising. Upper Room Books, 2011. Nussbaum, Stan. American Cultural Baggage: How to Recognize and Deal With It. Orbis, 2005. O’Brien, Brandon J. Writing for Life and Ministry: A Practical Guide to the Writing Process for Teachers and Preachers. Moody Publishers, 2020. O’Donnell, Kelly, ed. Doing Member Care Well: Perspectives and Practices From Around the World. William Carey Library/World Evangelical Alliance. 2002. Also available in other languages including Portuguese, 2019. O’Donnell, Kelly. “The Missional Heart of Member Care.” IBMR. Vol. 39, No. 2. April 2015. Excellent overview of works on missionary life and care over the last 125 years. O’Donnell, Kelly, ed. Missionary Care: Counting the Cost for World Evangelization. WCL, 1992. O’Donnell, Kelly. Global Member Care: Vol. 1: The Pearls and Perils of Good Practice. William Carey Library, 2011. O’Donnell, Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. Global Member Care: Vol. 2: Crossing Sectors for Serving Humanity. William Carey Library, 2013. O’Donnell, Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell, eds. Helping Missionaries Grow: Readings in Mental Health and Missions. William Carey Library, 1988. Ohanian, Nairy. “Care for the Carers: Tips for the Itinerant Missionary Carer”. Bulletin – Missions Interlink (New Zealand) Vol. 18 No. 8 (August 2018), pp. 12-13. Orr, Cherilyn. Caring Across Cultures. A practical guide for churches caring for their mission partners. n. p., n. d. (https://www.thestoplightapproach.org/bios) Oswald, Roy M. Clergy Self-Care: Finding a Balance for Effective Ministry. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1995. Ottimofiore, Miriam Navaid. This Messy Mobile Life: How a Mola Can Help Globally Mobile Families Create a Life by Design. Springtime Books, 2019. Mariam is a Pakistani expat who has lived in many countries. Packer, J. I. Knowing God. 20th anniversary edition. IVP, 1993. Packer, J. I. A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan View of the Christian Life. Reprint. Crossway, 2010. Packer, J. I. Weakness Is the Way: Life with Christ Our Strength. Crossway, 2013. (https://static.crossway.org/excerpt/9781433536847-epdf.pdf) Palmer, Catherine. The Happy Room. Tyndale House, 2002. A novel about a missionary family in Africa. Parents as Partners: Supporting Your Family as They Serve Overseas. IMB, n. d. International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. (https://store.imb.org/parents-as-partners-supporting-your-family-as-they-serve/) Parfitt, Joanna. Forced to Fly: An Anthology of Writing That Will Make You See the Funny Side of Living Abroad. Summertime, 2012. Joanna runs the Expat Bookshop (https://www.expatbookshop.com/) Park, Crystal L. Trauma, Meaning, and Spirituality: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. APA, 2016. Park, Timothy K. and Steve K. Eom, eds. Discipleship in the 21st Century Mission. Series: AMA Convention books. 2103 Asian Missions Association Convention. East-West Center Press, 2014. Pascoe, Robin. Culture Shock! Successful Living Abroad – A Wife’s Guide. Expanded edition. Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company, 2002. Pascoe has published many books on living abroad. These four books are just a sample. Pascoe, Robin. Homeward Bound: A Spouse’s Guide to Repatriation. Expatriate Press Limited, 2000. Pascoe, Robin. 2003. A Moveable Marriage: Relocate Your Relationship without Breaking It. Expatriate Press Limited, 2003. Pascoe, Robin. Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad in an On-Demand World. Expatriate Press Limited, 2006. Patel, Vikram and Charlotte Hanlon. Where there is no psychiatrist: A mental health care manual. 2nd ed. RCPsych Publications, 2018. 56 57 Pederson, David. Expatriate Ministry: Inside the church of outsiders. Korean Center for World Missions, 1999. Pfuetze, Mark. “5 Challenges Missionaries Face—and How Your Church Can Help”. (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-challenges-missionaries-face-how-your-church-can- help/) August 28, 2017. Phillips, Jere L. The Missionary Family: Managing Stress Effectively. Innovo Publishing, 2013. Phoenix, Michèle. Of Stillness and Storm. Thomas Nelson, 2016. A novel about missionaries in Nepal. Pinto, Carlos. “ Reflections on Latin American Member Care”. EMQ, October 2016. (https://emqonline.com/node/3557) Pirolo, Neal. I Think God Wants Me to Be a Missionary: Issues to Deal With Long Before You Say Goodbye. Emmaus Road, 2005. Pirolo, Neal (series of articles online). “Four Levels of Missionary Care”. July 2019. (Part One - https://www.theupstreamcollective.org/blog/w6xwhxzofhz7qbipi0khl41p1fo4zz) (Part Two - https://www.theupstreamcollective.org/blog/fan4rqox74c0ojvi3qfe8ut28dyon2) (Part Three - https://www.theupstreamcollective.org/blog/mjl5qga0u9zds8mfntu8jts09apc1l) Pirolo, Neal. Prepare For Battle! Basic Training in Spiritual Warfare. Emmaus Road International, 1999. Pirolo, Neal. The Reentry Team: Caring for Your Returning Missionaries. Emmaus Road, 2000. Pirolo, Neal. Serving as Senders: How to Care for Your Missionaries While They Are Preparing to Go, While They Are on the Field, When They Return Home. Emmaus Road, 1991. Pirolo, Neal. Serving as Senders—Today. Emmaus Road, 2012. Also available in audio book format. Pittman, Lisa and Diana Smit. Expat Teens Talk. Summertime, 2012. Plake, John Farquhar. Missionary Expatriate Effectiveness: How Personality, Calling, and Learned Competencies Influence the Expatriate Transitions of Pentecostal Missionaries. Series: Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies. Vol. 20. Brill, 2016. (https://brill.com/view/title/32905?rskey=sH1ibo&result=1) Pollock, David, Michael Pollock and Ruth Van Reken. The Third Culture Kid Experience: Growing Up Among Worlds. 3rd ed. Nicholas Brealey, 2017. Powell, John R. and Joyce M. Bowers. Enhancing Missionary Vitality: Mental Health Professions Serving Global Missions. Missionary Training International, 2002. “Praying for Missionaries: Supporting God’s Work with Prayer”. Brochure. SIM (www.simusa.org). Adapted with permission from OMF. “Praying for MKs during a Crisis” article. March 2020. Outreach. Canada. (https://outreach.ca/Blog/Blog-Detail/ArticleId/630/Praying-for-MKs-during-a-Crisis) “Pre-Field Debriefing”. (http://www.missions.org.nz/images/pdfs/bulletin/2003_MIB.pdf#page=11) Prins, Marina and Braam Willemse. Member Care for Missionaries: A Practical Guide for Senders. Member Care Southern Africa, 2009. Proeschold-Bell, Rae Jean and Jason Byassee. Faithful and Fractured: Responding to the Clergy Health Crisis. Baker Academic, 2018. “Psychological Functioning of International Missionaries”. Special issue. Mental Health, Religion & Culture. Vol. 12, No. 7. 2009. (http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cmhr20/12/7?nav=tocList&) Quick, Tina L. The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition. Summertime. 2010. Ramsey, Lesley. What Women Really Need: Women Talk about Contentment, Love and Forgiveness. The Good Book Company, 2010. Raymo, Jim and Judy Raymo. Millennials and Mission: A Generation Faces a Global Challenge. WCL, 2014. Reflective Practice, Supervision & Self-Care. Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC). 2009. (http://www.counsellingconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/report-4-reflective-practice- supervision-self-care.pdf) “Returning Home” YWAM wiki (http://kb.ywam.org/kb/Returning_Home) Much helpful information on the YWAM Knowledge Database (https://kb.ywam.org/kb/Main_Page) 57 58
Reynolds, Adrian. “Becoming and Staying a Godly Leader” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GZJuR03CXw&feature=youtu.be) Ripken, Nik (with Gregg Lewis). The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected. B&H Books, 2013. Rodgers, Tom. Life in the Fishbowl: Building Up Church Workers. Concordia Pub. House, 1996. Roembke, Liann. Building Credible Multicultural Teams. William Carey Library, 2013. Roman, Beverly D. Footsteps Around the World: Relocation Tips for Teens. 2nd ed. Br Anchor Publishing, 2005. Roman has written over twenty-five books on different aspects of relocation. Romano, Dugan. Intercultural Marriage: Promises & Pitfalls. 3rd ed. Nicholas Brealey, 2008. Rosenberger, Ellen. Ending Well: Advice for successful re-entry after living abroad. CreateSpace, 2017. Rosenberger, Ellen. Missionaries Are Real People: Surviving transitions, navigating relationships, overcoming burnout and depression, and finding joy in God. Amazon Digital Services, 2016. Routamaa, Judy. Coming Home: Loss, Grief and Reentry. Regnum Practioner Series. Regnum, 2019. Based on qualitative research, this book explores and analyses issues surrounding the re-entry journey of cross-cultural mission workers. Rowland, Janice E. You fish…we fish: Partnership in the Gospel. Mission Encouragement, 2002. UK. Sand-Hart, Heidi. Home Keeps Moving: A Glimpse Into the Extraordinary Life of a “Third Culture Kid”. McDougal Publishing Company, 2010. Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer. Sanders Spiritual Growth Series. Moody Publishers, 2017. Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership. Moody Press, 1967 version. Later revised edition (by another person) changes the author thoughts and intentions. Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Maturity: Principles of Spiritual Growth for Every Believer. Sanders Spiritual Growth Series. Moody Publishers, 2017. Sargent, Douglas N. Making of a Missionary. Hodder & Stoughton, 1960. Savageau, Cheryl. “An Ecological Analysis of the Stresses Experienced by Parents of Missionaries.” Doctoral dissertation. University of Cincinnati, 2005. Savageau, Cheryl and Diane Stortz. Parents of Missionaries: How to Thrive and Stay Connected When Your Children and Grandchildren Serve Cross Culturally. Authentic/IVP, 2008. Scazzero, Pete. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature. Zondervan, 2017. Schaefer, Charles and Frauke Schaefer, eds. Trauma & Resilience: A Handbook: Effectively Supporting Those Who Serve God. Condeo Press.com, 2012. (www.traumaresilience.com/) Available in other languages such as Spanish. Schnase, Robert. Testing and Reclaiming Your Call to Ministry. Abingdon Press, 1991. Schonhöft, Michaela. Kindheiten: Wie kleine Menschen in anderen Ländern groß werden. (Childhood: Little Children Growing up in Other Lands). Pattloch, 2013. Schubert, Esther. What Missionaries Need to Know About Burnout and Depression. Olive Branch Publications, 1993. Schuppener, Jochen and Christine Schuppener. Back Home: Living with Change After Time Abroad. Books on Demand, 2016. Scoles, Pablo. Faith, Spirituality and Resilience in Recovery. Self-published, 2020. This is an academic book looking across all religions including Christianity. Seaman, Paul A. Paper Airplanes in the Himalayas: Following the Unfinished Path Home. Series: West and the Wider World. Vol. 13. Cross-Cultural Publications/Crossroads, 1997. The author grew up as an MK in Pakistan and then turned away from his upbringing. Seamands, David A. Healing for Damaged Emotions. David C. Cook, 2015. Searby, Mark A. The Resilient Pastor: Ten Principles for Developing Pastoral Resilience. Wipf and Stock, 2015. 58 59
Seelye, H. Ned and Jacqueline Howell Wasilewski. Between Cultures: Developing Self-Identity in a World of Diversity. McGraw-Hill, 1996. Seger, Paul. Senders: How Your Church Can Identify, Train and Deploy Missionaries. CreateSpace, 2015. “Sent and Sustained: The Importance of a Sending Church”. Online article. (https://www.encompassworldpartners.org/item/5168-sent-and-sustained-the-importance-of-a- sending-church) Serrano, Carlo A. Biblical Principles for Resilience in Leadership: Theory and Cases. Series: Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, 2020. Serving Together: A Handbook for Partnership. Pioneers, 2012. Shames, Germaine W. Transcultural Odysseys: The Evolving Global Consciousness. Intercultural Press, 1997. Shaum, Scott E. The Uninvited Companion: God’s Shaping Us in His Love Through Life’s Adversities. Cresta Riposo Books, 2017. Barnabas International, Assistant Director. Shaw, Ryan. Spiritual Equipping for Mission: Thriving as God’s Message Bearers. IVP, 2014. Shelby, Susan. “Back home: distress in re-entering cross-cultural missionary workers and the development of a theoretical framework for clinical management.” Doctoral thesis. (https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/handle/2440/71231) Australia. Shelley, Marshall. Ministering to Problem People in Your Church: What To Do With Well-Intentioned Dragons. Bethany House Publishers, 2013. Shelling, Grete. In Love But Worlds Apart: Insights, questions, and tips for the intercultural couple. AuthorHouse, 2008. Sills, M. David. The Missionary Call: Find Your Place in God’s Plan for the World. Moody, 2008. Silzer, Sheryl Takagi. Biblical Multicultural Teams. William Carey Library, 2011. Simens, Julia. Emotional Resilience and the Expat Child: practical storytelling techniques that will strengthen the global family. Summertime, 2011. Sittser, Jerry L. A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss. Expanded edition. Zondervan, 2004. Sittser, Jerry. A Grace Revealed: How God Redeems the Story of Your Life. Zondervan, 2012. Sittser, Jerry. When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayer: Insights to Keep You Praying with Greater Faith and Deeper Hope. 2nd ed. Zondervan, 2007. Smith, Carolyn D. Strangers At Home: Essays on the Effects of Living Overseas and Coming “Home” to a Strange Land. Aletheia Press, 1996. Smith, Marti. Through Her Eyes: Perspectives on Life from Christian Women Serving in the Muslim World. IVP Books, 2005. Staplehurst, Chris. 12 Easy Actions for Raising Support: A Practical, Introductory Guide for Missionaries. Self-published, 2020. Steffen, Tom and Lois McKinney Douglas. Encountering Missionary Life and Work: Preparing for Intercultural Ministry. Baker Academic, 2008. Steffen, Tom and F. Douglas Pennoyer. Caring for the Harvest Force in the New Millennium. EMS Series #9. William Carey Library, 2001. Stephenson, Jeannie Lockerbie. By Ones & By Twos: Building Successful Relations Between Marrieds and Singles in Ministry. Rev. ed. ABWE, 2008. Stevens, Robert J. and Brian Johnson. Profiles of African-American Missionaries. WCL, 2012. Storti, Craig. The Art of Coming Home. Rev. ed. Intercultural Press, 2001. Stuart, Arbella W. Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons: Mrs. Ann H. Judson- Mrs. Sarah B. Judson. Pinnacle Press, 2017. Stuart, Walt. …what about our children?: Third Culture Kids: Powerful Potential and Possible Pitfalls. A Handbook for MK Parents, MK School Personnel and Missionary Sending Agencies. Swenson, Richard A. Overload Syndrome: Learning to Live Within Your Limits. NavPress, 1999. Swift, Meredith. Hearing His Voice: Meeting Jesus in the Garden of Promise. CreateSpace, 2017. 59 60
Taylor, William. Too Valuable to Lose: Exploring the Causes and Cures of Missionary Attrition. WCL, 2013. Teague, David. Godly Servants: Discipleship and Spiritual Formation for Missionaries. Mission Imprints, 2012. Tchividjian, Basyle and Shira M. Berkovits. The Child Safeguarding Policy for Churches and Ministries. New Growth Press, 2017. Tender Care: Providing Pastoral Care for God’s Global Servants. The Seabrook Seven. Barnabas Books, 2010. (https://www.barnabas.org/book.php) Also available in Russian and other languages. Tetzel, Beth A. and Patricia Mortenson, eds. Compendium on the International Conference on MK: New Directions in Missions: Implications for MKs. ICMK, 1986. Thomas, Shari and Tami Resch. Beyond Duct Tape: Holding the Heart Together in a Life of Ministry. CreateSpace, 2011. Thurman, Chris. The Lies We Believe about God: Knowing God for Who He Really Is. David C. Cook, 2017. Thurman, Chris. The Lies We Tell Ourselves. Thomas Nelson, 1999. Tissiere, George. “Sending Overseas Missionaries in Community”. 2010. (https://www.9marks.org/article/sending-overseas-missionaries-community/) “Toward a Position On: The Tension Between Missionary Family and Assigned Responsibility”. SIM Position Paper. n.a., n.d. Trebesch, Shelley. Isolation: A Place of Transformation in the Life of a Leader. Barnabas Publishers, 1997. Trotter, Elizabeth and Jonathan Trotter. Serving Well: Help for the Wannabe, Newbie, or Weary Cross- Cultural Christian Worker. Resources Publications, 2019. Tuggy, Joy. The Missionary Wife and Her Work. Moody Press, 1966. Dated, but interesting. Turney, J. Russell and Greg Mundis. Leave a Legacy: Increasing Missionary Longevity. APTS Press, 2013. Monograph Series, Volume 2. Van Reken, Ruth. Letters Never Sent: A Global Nomad’s Journey from Hurt to Healing. Summertime, 2012. Van Scyoc, Mark. Embracing World Changers: A Survival Guide for Missionaries and Their Supporters. Partnership Publications, 2006. Vaughan, Matthew. Mission, Risk & Suffering: Maintaining Yourself in Christian Mission. Series: Mission Life and Practice. Kitab – Interserve Resources, 2015. UK. Viser, William C. It’s OKAY to Be an MK: What It’s Like to Be a Missionary Kid. Broadman Press, 1986. Voskamp, Ann. One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are. Zondervan, 2010. Walker, Donald F. et al., eds. Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy for Trauma. APA, 2014. Walters, Doris L. An Assessment of Reentry Issues of the Children of Missionaries. Vantage, 1991. NOTE: Doris Walters’s papers can be found in the Special Collections & Archives section of the ZCR library at Wake Forest University (https://wakespace.lib.wfu.edu/handle/10339/27967) Walters, Doris L. Missionary Children: Caught Between Cultures. 2nd ed. Vantage Press, 1996. Walters, Doris L. The Untold Story: Missionary Kids Speak from the Ends of the Earth. Chapel Hill Press, 2007. Ward, Jonathan. “Entrepierres: Caring for Christian Workers in the French-Speaking World.” Missions. August 2016 issue; pp. 3-6. (https://www.cmml.us/sites/default/files/mag_pdf/aug_2016_web_files.pdf) Warner, Charles. Caring for Missionaries on Home Assignment: A Workbook for North American Churches. Self-published, 2020. Look for the new related website (http://membercare.online/) by winter 2021. Watts, Duncan. Defining, assessing and enhancing resilience in cross-cultural mission workers: lessons member care providers can learn from the wider field of resilience research. MA Thesis. Redcliffe College, 2016. UK. Weaver, Joanna. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy With God in the Busyness of Life. WaterBrook Press, 2007. 60 61 Webb, Allan. Your Church Can Make a World of Difference. OMF International, 2005. Webb, Keith. Coaching in Ministry: How Busy Church Leaders Can Multiply Their Impact. Active Results, 2015. Welch, Edward T. Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships. Crossway, 2018. Weyeneth, Sandy. Writing Exceptional Missionary Letters: Essentials for Writing, Producing and Sending Newsletters that Motivate Readers. Rev. ed. WCL, 2013. White, Jim. Between Two Worlds: Always being, never belonging. Jim White Publishers, 2020. TCK who grew up in Austria. White, Sarah. ‘Thinking about our feelings: A pedagogical innovation centred on the skills of emotional intelligence with Third Culture Kids.’ Doctoral Thesis. Newcastle University, 2016. (https://theses.ncl.ac.uk/dspace/bitstream/10443/3332/1/Whyte%2C%20S.%202016%20%28EdD%29.pdf) Whitney, Donald S. Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed. NavPr., 2003. Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Enlarged and revised edition. NavPr., 2014. Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ. Moody Press, 1996. Whitney, Donald S. Ten Questions to Diagnose your Spiritual Health. NavPress, 2001. Wibberley, S. M. Knowing Jesus Is Enough for Joy. Period!: Lessons from the Battle Lines. Xulon Press, 2010. The authors were missionaries in the Middle East. Williams, Gaylyn R. and Ken Williams. All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go!. Relationship Res., 2011. Wilson, David J., ed. Mind the Gaps: Engaging the Church in Missionary Care. Believers Press, 2015. Trinity Church in Redlands, CA, USA. (www.mindthegaps.org) Wilson, Myles. Funding the Family Business: The Handbook for Raising Personal Support. Steward, 2006. Wilson, Reagon and David Kronbach. Tender Care: Providing Pastoral Care for God’s Global Servants. Barnabas Books, 2010. Available in several languages including Russian. Witt, Lance. Replenish: Leading From a Healthy Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2011. World Evangelical Alliance—Global Mission Roundtable 2015: South Africa. Theme: Integrity in Mission. (http://weamc.global/category/south-africa/) Yamazaki, Ema Ryan. Neither Here Nor There: When Home Is Everywhere and No Where. DVD. 2012. Yeboah, Branford B. Cross-Cultural Marriage: A Christian Perspective. New Generation Publishing, 2013. Young, Alice. Dragging Baggage: A Guide for Those Struggling on the Mission Field. Kindle Edition. Amazon Digital Services, 2018. Young, Amy. Looming Transitions: Starting and Finishing Well in Cross-Cultural Service. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. Also, separate workbook. Young, Amy. Love, Amy: An Accidental Memoir Told in Newsletters from China. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017. Young, Dale Alan. How to Take Your Spiritual Temperature: 10 Dimensions of Spirituality—from Angst to Joy. Self-published, 2019. See his website, Global Grief Support: (https://www.globalgriefsupport.org/). Your Church: Maximizing Missionary Furloughs. Brochure. ACMC, 1984. Ziber, Ettie. 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Part 2—Worldwide Care-related websites: Worldwide Docs Joining Hands (http://www.docsjoininghands.com/). Worldwide network of medical providers in mental health care of global workers. Expat Bookshop (https://www.expatbookshop.com/) Joanna Parfitt. Global Member Care Network (www.globalmembercare.com) GMCN. Information on books, resources and organizations involved in the member care of missionaries worldwide. World Evangelical Alliance. For resources in different regions of the world click on the link called “Global Map.” To sign up for the GMCN blog visit (https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalmembercare/) Global Mental Health Map (sites.google.com/site/gmhmap) Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. Life Impact (https://lifeimpact.care/) “Oasis” model – hosting a retreat style home equipped with professional caregivers to provide a safe place for missionaries and pastors to come rest, refuel, and be able to process through the issues they face in a supportive environment. There are “Oasis” retreat centers in the USA and around the world. Executive Director – David Knauss. Founders – Dave and Sheri Grissen. Bend, Oregon. Member Care Associates (www.membercare.org) Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. Many excellent resources on member care of missionaries, relief workers, NGO workers, etc.; updated March 2014. Books for a Member Care Library: (http://membercareassociates.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/100+-books- for-a-MC-Library-ODonnell-update-4-March-2014.pdf) Member Care Foundations. Free 30-day, free, online training course with Harry Hoffmann. ([email protected]) Member Care Media (https://www.membercaremedia.com/) Ministry of Trans World Radio. Audio files on the challenges of cross-cultural missionary life. Lausanne Movement: Global Declaration on Care and Counsel as Mission (https://www.lausanne.org/news-releases/global-declaration-on-care-and-counsel-as-mission-released); --Children at risk (https://www.lausanne.org/tag/children-at-risk); --Health in Mission (https://www.lausanne.org/tag/health-in-mission); --Mental health and trauma (https://www.lausanne.org/tag/mental-health-and-trauma); --Spiritual Warfare (https://www.lausanne.org/tag/spiritual-warfare).
62 63 Care-related websites: Africa Region-wide MANI Member Care Network Coordinators: Lucy Kega ([email protected]) and Monica Miako ([email protected]). Marina Prins is now MANI Africa Member Care Network Consultant/Adviser ([email protected]) See also: (www.missionsinterlink.org.au/wp-content/uploads/MANI-Member-Care-Introduction1.pdf) Mwiti, G. K. and Al Dueck. Christian Counseling: An Africa Indigenous Perspective. Fuller Seminary Press, 2006. Mwiti, Glays and Bradford Smith. “Turning the Church’s attention to mental health: Binding up the brokenhearted.” Lausanne Global Analysis. Vol. 7, No. 6, Nov. 2018.
Kenya Great Commission Support (www.greatcommissionsupport.org) Nairobi, Kenya. Interhealth Nairobi, Kenya Centre. InterHealth have opened a centre in Lavington, Nairobi, providing travel health, travel medicine, psychological health and family care services. (https://www.interhealthworldwide.org/home/services/resources-kit-kenya-centre/) Oasis Africa (https://oasisafrica.co.ke/) Center for Transformational Psychology and Trauma. Gladys Mwiti. Kenya. Tumaini Counselling Centre (tumainicounselling.net) Nairobi, Kenya.
Mozambique Member Care Course. Nampula, Mozambique. New dates: 5 – 24 October, 2020. Contact: Anisa Moosa de Oliveira: [email protected]; WhatsApp: Balbina Castelo: +258844021719
South Africa Beulah Retreat Centre (www.beulahretreat.co.za/) South Africa. Ellel Ministries—Missionary retreat in South Africa (https://ellel.org/za/ministry/pastors-and-leaders/Missionaries-Retreat) Institute for Christian Practitioners (http://www.icp.org.za) Nicolene Joubert – Founder. South Africa. Member Care Southern Africa (www.memcare.co.za) Compelled by the compassion of Christ we serve and care for missionaries. Marina Prins, Josias Van Zyl and Joanie Mouton. Prins, Marina and Braam Willemse. Member Care for Missionaries: A Practical Guide for Senders. Member Care Southern Africa, 2009. Retreat for Missionaries (https://ellel.org/za/ministry/pastors-and-leaders/Missionaries-Retreat). South Africa. Also Connect Programme for one month. (https://ellel.org/za/ministry/in-depth/Connect/connect). Stand Firm Enterprises (https://standfirm.co.za/) South Africa. Thriving member (http://www.thrivingmember.com/) Book series: “Thriving in Difficult Places”. Brenda Bosch. South Africa
Tanzania Member Care Foundations Course (MCFC). Arusha, Tanzania. Jeremy & Nicole Njeru. Email: [email protected]; Mobile: +254 718061345
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Care-related websites: Asia Asia Member Care Network. For more information contact Dr. David Tan or Warren Lawrence: ([email protected]) (https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/asia-member-care-network) AMCN Network conference – Asia Member Care Network Conference (https://www.barnabas.org/images/docs/AMCN_BrochureAlt.pdf) Field Life (https://fieldlife.org/) Stay Healthy. Be Fruitful. Fulfill Your Calling. FieldLife Retreats. Coaching. MacGregor and Ashley; Sean and Cilia. Southeast Asia. Ho, Polly C. Rice, Noodles, Bread or Chapati?. 2nd ed. TCK Care Fellowship, 2015. Stories by missionary kids from across Asia. Redcliffe College (www.redcliffe.ac.uk/courses/member-care/ma-in-member-care) MA in Member Care. UK. Also – MA in Member Care in Asia (https://www.redcliffe.ac.uk/asia) Please note that Redcliffe College is in the process of merging with All Nations Christian College. Rodem Missionary Care (http://ewcenter.org/?page_id=7003) (English) and (http://blog.daum.net/nj9870) (Korean). Asia Missions Association (http://www.asiamissions.net/partners/rodem-missionary-care/) Suhn Park, Director. South Pacific Member Care Conference. Coordinator: Karen Newnham, [email protected] South Pacific Regional Member Care Network Regional newsletter. Australia being such a large country, we have encouraged each State to form their own MC network which then links into a National network. So far, MC networks have been established in South Australia (SA), Victoria (Vic), New South Wales (NSW) and in Queensland (Qld). Karen Ellis is the Coordinator of these Networks within Australia and can be contacted: [email protected] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/480779528651570/) (https://missionsinterlink.org.au/events/south-pacific-member-care-network-conference-2019/) South Pacific Region Member Care Conference. New Zealand. 14-18 October 2019. (https://missions.fit/mcare/) “The Spiritual Pastoral Care of Missionaries” (http://www.asiamissions.net/767-2/) Article on the AMA website. Asia. Third Culture (http://tcthirdculture.com/). Not a religious website. But occasional helpful insights. Asia.
Australia AMT Global – Australia (https://www.amtglobal.com.au/) Iron Sharpens Iron (http://mackaybaptist.org/iron) Dr. Roger Van Der Veen. Mackay, Australia. The objective of the ministry is to uphold missionaries and development workers. Support is provided through no–cost counselling, facilitation, debriefing, and accommodation for renewal in a tropical setting. Missions Interlink (missionsinterlink.org.au/events) Australia. Susan Shelby, “Back home: distress in re-entering cross-cultural missionary workers and the development of a theoretical framework for clinical management.” Doctoral thesis. (https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/handle/2440/71231) Australia. Victorian Missionary Enrichment Retreat. June 14-18, 2020. Victoria, Australia. The retreat will be led by Bruce and Karen Newnham (Missions Interlink Australia Member Care Coordinators) who have a long involvement in cross cultural mission (both overseas and at home) and are both trained Spiritual Directors and Pastors. Further details are available from Bruce & Karen: [email protected].
Cambodia Living Well Cambodia. (http://www.livingwellcambodia.org/). Cambodia.
64 65 China Becoming what God Intended (https://www.whatgodintended.org/) Spiritual and Emotional health. Also has materials in Chinese. David Eckman. Pleasanton, California. China Member Care (http://www.chinamembercare.com/en/) Chinese Cross-Cultural Workers Worldwide (https://cccw.care/en/home-english/) Very good links section. Equipping Ministries International (equippingministries.org) Listening, prayer, equipping. Providing transferable training and tools for life-changing relationships with God, self and others. Dave Ping. Cincinnati, Ohio. Resources also available in Chinese and Spanish. Loong, Helen and Polly Ho, eds. Kids Without Borders: Journals of Chinese Missionary Kids. OMF & HKCAM, 2001.
India Christian Institute of Management (http://cimindia.in/index.htm) India. Manoharan, J. N., et al. Member Care in India: Ministry Call to Home Call. Missionary Upholders Trust, 2012. India. Missionary Upholders Trust. (www.mutindia.org/) India.
Indonesia MemberCare Indonesia (http://memcareindo.org/) Also sponsored the recent reunion: “Resilient by Working Together” for all participants of ‘Member Care Indonesia’ training events since the first Indonesian Member Care Seminar/Consultation in 2004. Contact person: Traugott & Hanni Boeker in Jakarta, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]
Korea All Nations Missions Center. (http://www.anmcusa.org/) Missionary care for Korean speakers. Bonk, Jonathan, et al. Family Accountability in Missions: Korean and Western Case Studies. OMSC, 2013. Gardner, Laura Mae. Missionary Member Care Handbook. Korean ed. Abashowon. 2016. Korean Member Care Network (https://kmcn.or.kr/) Rodem Missionary Care (http://ewcenter.org/?page_id=7003) (English) and (http://blog.daum.net/nj9870) (Korean). Asia Missions Association (http://www.asiamissions.net/partners/rodem-missionary-care/) Suhn Park, Director.
Malaysia Kumar, Beram. Member Care Handbook: A Guide to Caring for Our Missionaries. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. 2000. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPZ5Dr5EG8s) Peter’s Wife (peterswife.org) Helping women connect with their world. Diane Constantine (http://dianeconstantine.com/) Diane and her husband Mike have been missionaries in Malaysia since 1983.
Nepal Frauke Schaefer, MD (http://www.fraukeschaefermd.com/) Psychiatrist. North Carolina, USA. Staff member with Barnabas International. Extensive experience in psychotherapy frequently working with people involved in Christian ministry and working with cross-cultural issues. Originally from Germany Frauke has lived and ministered in Nepal. English, German and Nepalese.
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New Zealand Deane, Hudson. Good and Faithful: New Zealand Missionaries and their Experience of Attrition. Daystar Books, 2008. Deane, Hudson. Staying Missionary: Missionary Attrition: Causes and Remedies. Impetus Communications, 1994. Didasko (https://www.dasko.org/) Intercultural ministry training. Henry and Betsy Vermont. A ministry of World Outreach. Manukau, New Zealand (https://world-outreach.com/en/). Didasko Academy. Online course – “Fundraising for Missionaries” (https://edu.dasko.org/courses/course-v1:Didasko+I030+2010_T1/about) “Missionary Care Tips for Churches”. Article. New Zealand. (http://www.missions.org.nz/images/pdfs/bulletin/1707_MIB.pdf#page=14) Piringa Charitable Trust (https://www.piringa.org.nz/). Debriefing and debriefing training. Gavin & Michelle McConnell. New Zealand. Teal Care (tealcare.org/) Allen and Charlotte Teal. New Zealand. Williams, Steve and Rita. (https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/details/steve-and-rita-williams) Counselors and church planters. Mission to the World. New Zealand. Winslade, Peter and Sonia “MK Education: A Kiwi Experience of Faith.” Article. MI Bulletin. New Zealand. Vol. 17, No. 11 (November 2017), pp. 6-7.
Singapore Liew, Ivan. Churches and Missions Agencies Together: A Relational Model For Partnership Practice. (Kindle Edition). Condeo Press, 2017. This unique book grew from doctoral research on the partnership practice of churches sending missionaries through missions agencies. A working group of missions agencies and local churches in Singapore applied the findings, further developed the model, and documented good practice guidelines. Singapore MC Conference (https://sgmembercare.com/) Singapore.
Taiwan Center for Counseling & Growth. (http://ccgasia.net/ccgwp/) Taiwan.
Thailand Cornerstone Counseling Foundation (ccfthailand.org) Resilience. Strength. Hope. In the midst of crisis. Minh Dao – Executive Director. Chaing Mai, Thailand. The Well. (www.thewellintl.org) Serves cross-cultural workers in Asia and around the world through Clinical Counseling, Soul Care, Training and Events. Member Care and Counseling Center. Chiang Mai. Thailand. ------
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Care-related websites: Middle East/North Africa/Central Asia Cairo Member Care Committee Email: [email protected] Global Counseling Network (http://www.globalcounselingnetwork.com). Mike Sense, founder. Graduate of Miami University. North Africa. Middle East Member Care. Contact through attendees at the European Member Care Consultation. (See above: Member Care Europe) Middle East Member Care Conference & Risk Assessment and Management Training. Jerash, Jordan. September 22-25. Email: [email protected]. See Beyond (https://www.seebeyond.cc/) Helping individuals and teams in North Africa. Oxford, Ohio.
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Austria Barnabas Zentrum (www.barnabaszentrum.com) Ministering to those who minister. Providing retreats in Austria, Croatia and Colorado. Scott and Jayne Cuidon – Directors. Carl and JoLynn Krause. (http://thebarnabasministries.org/colorado-counseling-retreats/) Safe Surfing (www.safersurfing.eu/index.php) Safe Surfing (on the Internet). Phil Pöschl – Founder and Executive Director. Vösendorf, Austria; with filials in Germany and Switzerland.
Bulgaria Eirene (www.eirenecounselling.com/en) Eirene counseling, coaching, training. Bulgaria.
Croatia Barnabas Zentrum (www.barnabaszentrum.com) Ministering to those who minister. Providing retreats in Austria, Croatia and Colorado. Scott and Jayne Cuidon – Directors. Carl and JoLynn Krause. (http://thebarnabasministries.org/colorado-counseling-retreats/)
Cyprus Retreats of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf (http://cypgulf.org/retreats/) including Katafiyio Retreat House. Maggie Le-Roy – Retreats Facilitator. Kapedes, Cyprus (just south of Nicosia) (https://cypgulf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Katafiyio-Brochure-2019.pdf)
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France Association Pierres Vivantes - Entrepierres (http://www.pierresvivantes.org/welcome/) Care services for French speakers in ministry. Jonathan Ward. Located in southern France. Core Member Care (www.coremembercare.blogspot.com) Reflections, research, and resources for good practice. Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. France (near Geneva). Le Rucher Ministries (www.lerucher.org) Impacting a needy world by caring for and equipping Christian workers. Erik and Jeltje Spruyt. Cessy, France; Switzerland. Member Care Associates (www.membercare.org) Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. Many excellent resources on member care of missionaries, relief workers, NGO workers, etc.; updated March 2014. Books for a Member Care Library: (http://membercareassociates.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/100+-books- for-a-MC-Library-ODonnell-update-4-March-2014.pdf) RESAM (www.resam.fr) Réseau de soutien au ministère. France and Switzerland. Also see “Ressources Bibliographie” (https://www.resam.fr/autres-ressources/bibliographie/) Third Culture Mama (http://www.thirdculturemama.com/) Raising Bridge Builders. France. Ward, Jonathan. “Entrepierres: Caring for Christian Workers in the French-Speaking World.” Missions. August 2016 (https://www.cmml.us/sites/default/files/mag_pdf/aug_2016_web_files.pdf)
Germany Akademie Welt Mission (https://www.awm-korntal.eu/page/member-care.html) Member Care resources as well as courses in German and English. See also: (http://globalmembercare.org/uploads/2018/FlyerMemberCare2018_19.pdf) Families in Ministry (https://families-in-ministry.com/) How to thrive, not just survive. Andreas and Angela Fresz. Hainichen, Germany. YWAM Family Ministries. Heilbronn Member Care Center (https://www.membercarecenter.de/) In person and online services. Christoph and Astrid Scharnweber. Germany. MemberCare Partner Deutschland (https://membercare.jimdofree.com/) MCP ist ein Netzwerk der AEM (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Evangelikaler Missionen) Germany. Missionary Care Foundations Course. YWAM. Hainichin, Germany. (http://www.globalmembercare.org/uploads/2020/MCFC%20Hainichen%20Brochure.pdf) MK Care (www.mk-care.org) Germany. Schonhöft, Michaela. Kindheiten: Wie kleine Menschen in anderen Ländern groß werden. (Childhood: Little Children Growing up in Other Lands). Pattloch, 2013. Frauke Schaefer, MD (http://www.fraukeschaefermd.com/) Psychiatrist. North Carolina, USA. Staff member with Barnabas International. Extensive experience in psychotherapy frequently working with people involved in Christian ministry and working with cross-cultural issues. Originally from Germany Frauke has lived and ministered in Nepal. English, German and Nepalese. Schuppner Global Transitions (https://www.schuppener-global-transitions.com/index.php/de/) Licensed Intercultural Coach. In Ihrem beruflichen Umfeld als Fach- und Führungskraft arbeiten Sie mit Menschen anderer Kulturen zusammen. Sie wollen Ihre Kenntnisse in Coaching und der Begleitung von Menschen im interkulturellen Kontext vertiefen.
Hungary Ministry Essentials International (meintl.org) Serving missionaries in the USA, Europe and Asia. Dave and Jeanni Shepherd. Budapest, Hungary. SHARE Education Services (www.shareeducation.org) Helps expatriate families living in Europe, Russia, and Central Asia with matching their children’s education needs with available educational resources. Pamela L. Anderson – President. Budapest, Hungary.
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Ireland YWAM Rostrevor (An Cuan)—Ireland. (http://www.ywamrostrevor.org/) Advanced Counseling & leadership Training Series (A.C.T.S.) seminars.
Netherlands InTransit (www.intransit.nl/indexenglish.php) Netherlands. Member Care Nederland (membercare.nl/home) Netherlands.
Norway Ressurs og Beredskapsteam. Part of the Institutt for Sjelesorg (www.sjelesorg.no) (https://sjelesorg.no/hva-kan-vi-tilby/rob/) See also: (https://pinsemisjonen.no/wp- content/uploads/2017/12/Ressurs-og-beredskapsteam.doc) Norway.
Former Soviet Union Center for Biblical Spirituality (http://biblicalspirituality.org/) Donald S. Whitney. Louisville, Kentucky. Many of Whitney’s books are available in other languages such as Russian. Joseph’s House ([email protected]) Christian tours in Armenia and retreat location for national works from this region. (http://armenia.tours.tilda.ws/) Yerevan, Armenia. Pastors’ Retreat (https://pretreat.in.ua/en/) International Jewish Messianic Pastors’ Retreat. Ukraine. Tender Care: Providing Pastoral Care for God’s Global Servants. The Seabrook Seven. Barnabas Books, 2010. (https://www.barnabas.org/book.php) Available in Russian.
Spain Eddy, Bill (Guillermo) and Marie ([email protected]) (https://www.gracov.com/spain) Conduct specialized retreats and camping events on a yearly basis to minister to pastors, missionaries and their families serving in Spain. Also Operation Barnabas. Spain. Equipping Ministries International (equippingministries.org) Listening, prayer, equipping. Providing transferable training and tools for life-changing relationships with God, self and others. Dave Ping. Cincinnati, Ohio. Resources also available in Chinese and Spanish. Sent Well (sentwell.org/) Church Resource Ministries (CRM). Adelante event (http://sentwell.org/events/adelante/) Aiding cross-cultural workers to move onward and forward with resiliency (this is what adelante means in Spanish!). Spain.
Sweden Ernvik, Ulrika. Third Culture Kids: A Gift to Care For. Familjeglädje, 2019. Familjeglädje – familjeterapi på kristen grund (www.familjegladje.se/english.html) Ulrika Ernvrik. Sweden.
Switzerland → Le Rucher Ministries (www.lerucher.org) Impacting a needy world by caring for and equipping Christian workers. Erik and Jeltje Spruyt. Cessy, France; Switzerland. Member Care Network Schweiz (http://www.aem.ch/content/membercare) See also: (https://aem.ch/wp- content/uploads/sites/10/2020/05/AWM_Flyer_Member_Care_2020_21_web.pdf) Nephesh Care (www.nepheshcare.ch) Ernst und Lisbeth Hunzinger. Frauenfeld, Switzerland. Dr. Samuel Pfeifer (https://www.samuelpfeifer.com/english) Christian psychiatrist now in private practice in Basel, Switzerland. Speaks and works in both German and English. Previously was the Medical Director of the Klinik Sonnenhalde (https://www.sonnenhalde.ch/) in Riehen, Switzerland. RESAM (www.resam.fr) Réseau de soutien au ministère. France and Switzerland.
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Turkey Olive Tree Counseling Center (www.olivetreecounseling.org) John Leverington – Director. Antalya, Turkey.
United Kingdom Across the Bridge (www.acrossthebridge.org.uk/) Providing pastoral support to missionaries working among Muslims. Chas and Nicola Woods. UK. See also: (https://www.oscar.org.uk/blog/prophetic-mission) Arrest (www.resilientexpat.co.uk/index.html) Arrest. Dr. Debbie Hawker and Dr. David Hawker. Supporting Mission Personnel and Humanitarian Workers Worldwide. UK. Charis Training (www.charistraining.co.uk/) Tony Horsfall. UK. Frith, Mike. Senders’ Guide. 2012, Stewardship/Oscar. Christian Workers – Resources for Churches. UK. Frith, Mike. “Supporting Missionaries at Christmas”. Article on the Oscar (UK) website. 2017. (http://www.oscar.org.uk/oscaractive/articles/frithm5.htm) Global Connections Member Care Forum. Also, Rekonnect camps for MKs. (www.globalconnections.org.uk/interest-groups/member-care-forum) UK. HealthLink360 (www.healthlink360.org/) A specialist health charity that has been helping with health care and preparation for living, travelling and working around the world. UK. How to prepare for re-entry to your home country. A course by Helen Watts. UK. (http://wattsyourpathway.thinkific.com/courses/quietly-confident) InterHealth Worldwide (www.interhealthworldwide.org) Supporting your health and well-being wherever you are. UK. Managing Ministry Stress. Free 4-part mini-course. Claybury International. UK. (http://christian-leadership.org/stress-mini-course-mk-2/how-to-survive-being-ground-in-the-ministry-mill/) Mind and Soul (www.mindandsoul.info) Exploring Christianity and Mental Health. UK. One Another Ministries (www.oneanother.com/index.html) UK. (Formerly located in southern France.) First Priority Training (https://firstprioritytraining.com/) Spiritual encouragement online from OAM. Oscar (www.oscar.org.uk/index.htm) Oscar – The UK Information Network for World Mission. OSCARactive (http://oscaractive.ning.com/) OSCAR’s online community and social network. Penhurst Retreat Centre (https://www.penhurst.org.uk/) A place of rest with a heart for mission. UK. Redcliffe College (www.redcliffe.ac.uk/courses/member-care/ma-in-member-care) MA in Member Care. UK. Also – MA in Member Care in Asia (https://www.redcliffe.ac.uk/asia) Please note that Redcliffe College is in the process of merging with All Nations Christian College. Refresh International (refreshinternational.org) Debriefing, counselling, equipping. Wayne Pratt. International Teams. Wales. Smart Culture (https://smartculture.uk/) Mark Billage. UK. Support-Raising Training (https://www.stewardship.org.uk/events/training-for-christian-workers) UK. Syzygy (www.syzygy.org.uk) Mission Support Network. Tim Herbert. UK. Thrive Worldwide ( https://www.thrive-worldwide.org/). UK. ------
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Care-related websites: Central, Latin and South America Region-wide Andean Missionary Care Conference. Conference for member care providers from Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. Last conference was November 2019. Carlos Pinto (HCJB/Reach Beyond) helps lead this conference. Carlos also directs the Reach Beyond missionary training center - Corrientes. There’s a possibility of a house being built in Ecuador for the refreshment of missionaries on furlough. COMIBAM (www.cuidadointegralcomibam.blogspot.com) (https://www.comibam.org/es/autocuidado-en-la-vida-misionera/) COMHINA Nacional (https://comhina.us/) UN PUENTE A LOS NO ALCAZADOS: Cooperación Misionera Hispana de Norteamérica.
Brazil Associação de Missões Transculturais Brasileiras (AMTB - Brazilian Transcultural Missions Association) (http://www.amtb.org.br) (http://www.amtb.org.br/cim-cuidado-integral-missionario/) --CIM Brasil (Cuidado Integral do Missionário) é um departamento da (AMTB) Rúbia Mara coordenaçã[email protected] ou por skype: cim.cuidado.missionario. Há um ministério específico para filhos de missionários realizado pelo CIM-PHILHOS, [email protected] Comibam Internacional (https://www.comibam.org/es/) The major regional missions fellowship. Website in Spanish and Portuguese. De Sousa, João Marcos C. Clinical Psychologist. PhD in Linguistics. Part of the member care department for the Brazilian Cross-Cultural Missions Association. Macedo, Alicia. MK ministry in Brazil. (http://thriveconnection.com/2014/01/23/global-woman-highlight-alicia-macedo/) (http://www.mtclatino.org.br/portal/?page_id=727) Oasis (https://www.ministeriooasis.org.br/) Um ministério que se preocupa e foca no cuidado de missionários e pastores, a fim de que permaneçam mais tempo em seus ministérios de forma saudável. Bill Bacheller – Fundador and Presidente. Goianápolis-GO, Brazil. Pastoring of Pastors (www.pastoringpastors.org) Started in Brazil in the 1990s. Now a program of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). David and Debbie Kornfield. David is the chairman of the WEA Pastoring of Pastors Task Force. The Refuge (https://helpsministries.org/missionaries/brad-glaucia-meyer/) Hospitality, debriefing, faith coaching, and encouragement. Brad and Glaucia Meyer. Monte Verde, Brazil.
Ecuador Eirene Internacional (www.eireneinternacional.org) Asociación Iberoamericana de Asesoramiento y Pastoral Familiar. Quito, Ecuador. ------
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Someone once said: “The essence of encouragement is helping another Christian take their focus off of their problems, off of other people and off of themselves and helping them refocus on the Lord Jesus Christ—our only hope both in this life and for eternity.”
1 Corinthians 1:3-11 – “God of all Comfort 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.[a] 6 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 7 Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. 8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers,[b] of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
2 Corinthians 4: 1-12 – “Treasure in Jars of Clay” “1Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
“7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12So death is at work in us, but life in you.” (ESV)
Hebrews 12:1-3 – “Looking to Jesus” “1Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” (ESV)
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Charley Warner, Barnabas International Now based in Irpin, Ukraine
Our History and Ministry The Warners have been missionaries to the former Soviet Union since 1987 and joined the staff of Barnabas International in 1992. They’ve lived in England, Ukraine, Austria and the United States (2013-2017). Since January 2018, the Warners have been based in Irpin, Ukraine. They have four daughters: Melissa, Elizabeth, Laura, and Emily.
Charley travels widely doing ministries related to member care and theological education. For twenty years his work with the Euro-Asian Accrediting Association (EAAA) took him to many seminaries and Bible schools in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Charley has also helped organize member care conferences in Central Europe, served on the Member Care Europe Steering Group and on the Board of the European Evangelical Missionary Alliance (EEMA) where he coordinated the Central European Missions Forum—a forum and conference for new mission movements in Central and Eastern Europe. He is currently on the Foreign Mission Committee of the Ukrainian Baptist Union and works with the member care team to provide care for Ukrainian missionaries. Together, Charley and Cheryl teach missions and spiritual life classes to missions students in Ukrainian seminaries.
Cheryl offers spiritual direction, leads Bible studies, and teaches spiritual formation in her role as caregiver for global workers. She enjoys staying connected with and hosting Ukrainian and expat missionaries.
(Look for the new related website (http://membercare.online/) by winter 2021.)
[email protected] Skype ID: ccwarner Charley’s Ukrainian mobile: +380-68-492-1056 We’re also on the apps: Messenger, Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp
(Permanent address in the USA) Charley and Cheryl Warner PO Box 88043 Carol Stream, IL 60188-0043 USA
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