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Allison Young

Nov 255 min read

TCKs & Pre-Field Training

Training is a vital part of every child’s life. From household chores to academic testing, there are multiple ways we train boys and...

Navigating Language and Culture: The Journey of Third Culture Kids

Megan Norton

Nov 114 min read

Navigating Language and Culture: The Journey of Third Culture Kids

In our increasingly globalized world, Third Culture Kids (TCKs) are becoming more common. These children grow up in a culture different...

Abigail Newport

Dec 25, 20234 min read

Questions to Ask TCKs

One of the best ways to show love to the third culture kids (TCKs) in your church and missionary body is to ask them questions, but it...

Megan Norton

Dec 18, 20236 min read

Helping TCKs through Re-Entry

Reverse culture shock (also called re-entry stress) can occur when you return to your “home” country after spending time in another...

Megan Norton

Dec 4, 20234 min read

Defining Key Terms: TCKs

For any Third Culture Kid (TCK), it can be a challenge to answer the question “Where are you from?” since it could potentially mean any...