Matthew HirtSep 94 min readThe Benefits of Pre-Field Cross-Cultural Training with an OrganizationStepping into a new cultural context for the first time can be overwhelming. The excitement of going to the mission field can quickly...
Mike EastonFeb 264 min readBeyond Reverse Culture Shock IntroductionI’m a World War II history nerd. I have watched almost every documentary out there on this time period. As the largest conflict in...
Megan NortonDec 18, 20236 min readHelping TCKs through Re-EntryReverse culture shock (also called re-entry stress) can occur when you return to your “home” country after spending time in another...
Abigail NewportDec 11, 20236 min readHelping TCKs Acclimate during FurloughsFurloughs are a unique time that many people never get to experience, but to a third culture kid (or TCK—a child who has grown up in at...
Joshua BowmanNov 13, 20235 min readDefining Key Terms: Culture ShockUpon arriving in South Asia, I began to embrace the challenging task of driving on a different side of the road with exponentially more...
Ryan MartinJun 12, 20236 min readPost-Field Care: Plan, Presence, and Pathways to ReengagementPost-field care can be the most challenging care for churches to provide. Missionaries come home for numerous reasons—scheduled visits,...
Mike EastonJun 2, 20224 min readHelping Sent Ones Work through Culture Shock"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Mike Tyson I can guarantee you that, before today, we have never started an...
Shirley RalstonJun 10, 20213 min readHealthy at Home: Five Ways to Provide Holistic Care for Returned Global WorkersReentry care is a multi-faceted endeavor that requires constant tending. Our attention to their care is key to health and longevity.
Matthew HirtApr 6, 20205 min readFour Phases of Unexpected Culture Shock in Our Current CrisisThe COVID-19 crisis has shifted our norms so fast that we struggle to keep up. Perhaps our entire society is going through culture shock.
