Leaving Well
How we leave a place of service impacts how we find home in the next location. … More Leaving Well
How we leave a place of service impacts how we find home in the next location. … More Leaving Well
When we walk into service, we walk into battle. Thankfully, the Lord has provided just what we need to face it–His armor. … More Staying Battle Ready
Fitting into a new culture takes adjustment that can be painful. Part of that adjustment is to our expectations and those of our teammates and the people we serve. Finding balance is needed for long-term service. … More Square Peg in a Round Hole
We are created to do good works, but not everyone we’re asked by others to do. Sometimes we need to say no. … More No Is Not a Dirty Word
Setting boundaries in ministry is key to maintaining integrity and a healthy life. It’s okay to find ways to find space in service. … More I Need Some Space
When a spouse travels or is away from home a lot for ministry, how do you survive at home alone or with the kids? Check out these tips for holding down the fort. … More Holding Down the Fort
There is a simple truth about service fatigue: It comes from a lack of rest. We all need to take breaks to recharge or we run out of juice to serve effectively. … More Running Out of Juice
Can I ever fit in among the people I’m called to serve? Struggles with contextualization lead many to long for home. What do you do with contextualization frustration? … More Losing Self in Contextualization
What can help ease the feeling that you’re always an outsider in service? Get to know the people you serve. The more you put an effort in learning all you can about them, the more they’ll see you as a person who cares for them as they are. … More My People
Cross-cultural and ministry service is not meant to be done in isolation. We need others in the Body to help us maintain effectiveness and longevity. … More Team Players