Sabbath rest is a crucial part of anyone’s overall spiritual development and holistic wellness. As church leaders, we spend a good amount of time trying… Read More »Finding Sabbath Rest on Overseas Assignments
As church leaders, we often send our people to serve overseas. It is a joy to send them and we always have great expectations that… Read More »5 Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy in the Mission Field
When my husband and I first moved overseas to begin our work as full time Christian ministers, a lot of people asked us the question,… Read More »Communicating Your Ministry Ideals to Family Members
In this, the last post in the multi-part Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work series, we tackle perhaps the most difficult thing we encounter when… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work: Ambiguity
Entering a cross-cultural setting for life, work, and ministry is never easy. Whether the new culture is overseas or right in our own backyard, dealing… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Flexibility
Crucial to any cross-cultural experience is the task of managing expectations. We all expect something: for ourselves, for others and for any situation in which… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Expectations
Role clarity is important in many aspects of life. Whether in our vocation, in our community, or in our families, understanding what role we play… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Understanding Your Role
Working and ministering in a cross-cultural setting is extremely common today. Yes, people often travel overseas to work in Global South nations where there are… Read More »Keys to Success in Cross-Cultural Work – Be a Learner
As church leaders, we often have church members who come to us for counsel about moving overseas to work as missionaries, professionals, or humanitarians. Their… Read More »Hearing the Call for Overseas Mission Work
In recent years there has been a shift in how churches support and engage with missionaries. Gone are the days of walls full of photos… Read More »9 Ways to Engage with Your Supported Missionaries
Missionaries and other Christian workers serving overseas work diligently while in the field. They face cultural challenges and professional difficulties, all while rejoicing as they… Read More »Home Sweet Home: Serving Your Overseas Missionaries When They Come Home
As church leaders, it is our duty and responsibility to lead our congregations in the ways in which God has called us. Without a doubt,… Read More »Becoming Globally Minded: Commit, Learn, and Do
