Tagged: member care
A lesson from a grandfather clock
What can we, and especially singles, learn from a grandfather clock about rest?
Review of Staying Well
This new book specifically addresses the struggles of ministering in Japan and helps readers identify hazards and strategies for health in their personal context
Resources for trying times
A compilation of helpful resources for coping with the difficulties caused by the pandemic
Called to leave Japan?
Deciding to leave the mission field is tough, but here are some helpful steps
God wants us to depend on him
“Real true faith is man’s weakness leaning on God’s strength.”1 ~Dwight L. Moody
Scaffolding: Organisational member care
Member care “scaffolding” is about enabling missionaries to reach the heights and stay safe
Wearing two hats
What could be more exciting than enabling missionaries to be part of God’s plan to reach Japanese people with the good news of Christ?
When you are in doubt, reach out
“The way God will keep me to the end is through the wise counsel and correction of others who know me well.” (Ken, a pastor & missionary in Japan)
Theology of suffering in missions
Historically, missionaries’ stories have inspired us. Our missionary heroes seemed to have had the ability...
Strength to fulfil the call
Building resilience is a key component to being good stewards of God’s call on our lives
A first-term emotional affair
I thought I was well prepared to be a missionary in Japan, but an emotional affair almost destroyed my family and my ministry
Two common TCK struggles
Rootlessness and restlessness are challenges that continue into adulthood for TCKs
Build mental strength
How can we deal effectively with the stressors and challenges in our daily lives?
