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Helping Older TCKs Transition to College

Megan Norton

Feb 195 min read

Helping Older TCKs Transition to College

Many third-culture kids (TCKs) return to their passport country to pursue higher education. Some do so due to language, some due to...

Overview of Sending Church Element 15: Receiving Sent Ones During Reentry

Mike Easton

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 15: Receiving Sent Ones During Reentry

Consider how you can serve and love the Sent-Ones from your church as they make this difficult re-entry for a short time or permanently.

Overview of Sending Church Element 11: Getting Sent Ones Established

Mike Easton

Mar 29, 20212 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 11: Getting Sent Ones Established

Beyond flourishing personally, it is also important to help Sent-Ones live out the right rhythms for ministry from the start.

Reentry Tips for Third Culture Kid Teenagers

Megan Norton

Jul 27, 20206 min read

Reentry Tips for Third Culture Kid Teenagers

Third culture kids transitioning back to their passport country face many challenges. Here are a few tips for navigating reentry.