Category: Feature Article
Pertaining to the theme of the magazine issue.
If the devil can’t stop you, he will push you!
Learning about burnout, developing a plan to prevent burnout, and encouraging others to set healthy boundaries in ministry
Missionary families rooted in Christ
We need strong missionary families to endure the challenges of spreading the gospel in a foreign culture
Disjointed, disruptive delights of deputation
Trips to visit our support team is a strange part of missionary life that can leave us confused, but hopefully also encouraged
The prodigal daughter
Putting my children’s lives totally in the Lord’s hand causes me to pray and trust in God in new ways!
Strength in losing
After years as a missionary, I was becoming overwhelmed by feelings of loss. I had two choices: burn out or lean into something better.
Returning, not retiring: Discerning God’s unwanted guidance
What happens when God urges us to take a turn in the road that we didn’t see coming?
Unexpected succession
Finding a successor is of vital importance for any minister and particularly for a missionary, but God may provide unexpectedly
Don’t be a know-it-all
Last year, I listened to a podcast where Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter were interviewed about...
The ministry of limitations
A sudden panic attack prompted a series of steps for better self-care and understanding
Cultural influences on mental health in Japan
Cultural aspects of Japanese society can psychologically affect individuals, but identity in Christ can bring freedom
2 conversations with experts
A child psychiatrist and a university professor give their thoughts on the state of mental health in Japan
Mental health for survivors following a disaster
An aid worker’s journey to understand trauma and mental health for disaster victims
Burnout prevention plan
None of us are immune to burnout, but certain actions and mindsets will help us recognize the warning signs and ultimately prevent it
Past trauma, present pain
Childhood trauma can impact us unexpectedly, but awareness can help us cope well
Reflections from the JEMA Still Waters Spiritual Retreat
Spending time with Jesus, in nature, with fellow travellers on the journey in Japan is time well spent
Taking precautions and leaning on two truths
How one missionary has coped with depression over many years of service
