Ryan MartinAug 128 min readHow to Say “No” or “Not Yet” to Missionary CandidatesTypically, when I’ve moved to a new town, I like to take some time to explore various routes from point A to point B. I’m always looking...
Mike EastonNov 27, 20232 min readYear-End Evaluation & Reflection ResourcesAs we come to the end of the year, it’s a valuable time to reflect on the work God has done in 2023 and look forward to the work he will...
Mike EastonOct 23, 20234 min readQuestions for Evaluating On-Field PartnersMy parents did a great job of teaching me how to work at a young age. In fourth grade I had an after-school paper route. (For those of...
Steve AllisonApr 17, 20234 min readWhy Missions Organizations Utilize Psych EvaluationsMental health has become a major focus in our post-COVID world, as rates of depression, suicide, and anxiety are climbing at alarming...
Mike EastonJan 9, 20233 min readEvaluating Hosts of Short-Term TripsAs you finish up your short-term trips, a valuable step to take can be to evaluate the trip hosts. It’s likely that those to whom you are...
Mike EastonDec 19, 20223 min readYear-End Reviews with Sent OnesAs a missions leader, you likely are having regular calls with your Sent Ones. These times are super valuable for catching up on their...
Mike EastonDec 12, 20223 min readLetting Go of PartnersIn our previous blog post, “Year-End Partner Evaluations,” we gave a template for evaluating partners. What do you do if the evaluation...
Mike EastonApr 4, 20226 min readEvaluation Tools & Personality Tests for Potential Sent OnesAs we begin this month’s focus on Missions Mobilization, we wanted to provide some helpful tools for you to use in evaluating those who...
Mike EastonJan 6, 20227 min readPartnerships are Foundational to Missionary CareThe best way to do missionary care is to put people on great teams. There are a multitude of reasons why missionaries leave the field:...
