Supporting our mental health can sometimes call for professional counseling, which we highly recommend! While these services aren’t always easily available in our host countries, thankfully there are a number of great online/Zoom services that can meet this need for us. The Rest Initiative More a database/collective than an independent service, TRI is a group …
There are a number of great books available to help you along your journey overseas. These are books that have been vetted by our community, and recommended for encouragement, knowledge, and skills to support you. Please note: these are affiliate links, which help support our ministry at no extra cost to you <3 When Helping …
Pre-field training can be invaluable to your journey to thriving in your host country, just as post-field debriefing and processing can be invaluable to your reculturation. The following are reputable, highly recommended programs for both preparing for, and recovering from, your time on the field. PRE-FIELD: MTI Compass Compass is considered the gold standard of …
There are a number of wonderful ministries and organizations providing training, support, and care for our community. Here’s just a sampling of “our friends” around the world, all of which offer high quality content and resources for those living abroad. Velvet Ashes: a website and Instagram page for faithful women. Featuring downloadable retreats, online small …
