Team Expansion’s Member Care Coordinator maintains and shares openly a free 30-page list of Member Care Resources. Grab it at https://brigada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Member_Care_Resources_List.pdf. It’s a handy list that you can send out for free to all your workers and/or member care practitioners. If you have changes or additions, just click “comment” and she’ll incorporate them into the next edition for everyone to share. (Thanks Jenny!)
7) 30-Page Member Care Resources List
An exhaustive list! This is great! Where was “member Care” in 1991 when the book, Serving As Senders was published? I am grateful that MEMBER CARE is receiving an equal place in the missions process, for, what did Paul say: “And how can they preach, unless they are sent?” (Romans 10:15)
I would appreciate it if on the next printing of this great list that the two books from Emmaus Road International, SERVING AS SENDERS~TODAY https://eri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37&Itemid=242 and THE REENTRY TEAM https://eri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=243 could be “hot linked” to ERI’s website pages. And that under the MISC., ERI’s FREE MEDIA LIBRARY https://eri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=226 could be listed. THANK YOU! ~~~~NEAL
Hi Jenny,
thanks for the list.
We have 3 important resources for you to consider adding to your list. Please email me. (Comments box won’t let me tell you about them)
Hi Jenny,
thanks for the list.
We have 3 important 14 day devotional Bible study resources for Reentry that you might want consider adding to your list. Coming Home (sequenced to reentry stress-curve,) Coming Home Again, and Returning Home from DeeperRoots.com Please email me. (Comments box won’t let me tell you more about them)
What a great list of resources! Would you include
Catalyst Intl provides renewal experiences for individuals, couples and families who serve in challenging cross-cultural settings. Under the guidance of professionals with years of experience, guests have the opportunity to focus on issues affecting them and their families.
Breathe is a 10-day retreat in Switzerland intentionally created for the renewal of singles, couples and families who serve in cross-cultural settings. Under the guidance of professionals with years of experience in pastoral and member care counseling, you will have the opportunity to focus on issues affecting you and your family. Full programs are provided for preschoolers, elementary, and teens that consider the unique needs of TCKs. Learn more at catalystintl.org
Traction is a 6-day renewal experience in Switzerland for men working cross-culturally. It focuses on themes like managing stress, reconnecting with God, cultivating character in leadership, honoring God with sexuality, and persevering with trust in the face of challenges. The week includes worship, teaching, counseling, medical consult, outdoor activities and personal reflection. Learn more at catalystintl.org
Lori and the group, great feedback. We’ve drawn Jenny’s attention to these. Thanks!
Hi! I love this list, thank you!!
Some other resources off the top of my head include:
Velvet Ashes is an online community specifically for women in the field. They also offer yearly conferences that can be done as an individual or with others.
Ulrika Ernvik has a few different resources for TCKs including a book, “Third Culture Kids, a gift to care for” as well as some workshops.
Gary Roe has many free resources on different kinds of grief. https://www.garyroe.com/free-2/
Lauren Wells also offers a variety of resources for Mks/TCKs including in-person counseling/debriefing for children. https://www.tcktraining.com/ She also has two books, The Grief Tower and Raising up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids
Tanya Crossman has a book: Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing up Overseas and I believe she also does speaking engagements at conferences and international schools.
I didn’t see it in your list, but it may be there! Missions Training International (MTI) is also a great resource for people going on the field, missionaries coming back for debriefing, and possibly counseling as well. They also have many resources for children.