| Author: |
Donovan, K.
Myors, R.
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| Title: |
Reinventing missionary commitment. |
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Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 295-307). |
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http://www.wearesources.org/PublicationDetail.aspx?PublicationGUID=a5d404b4-db74-469f-a81a-6833c468d406 |
| Editor: |
O'Donnell, K. (Ed.). |
| Pub.
Data: |
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2002 |
| Pub.
Type: |
Chapter
13
pages |
| Summary: |
A chapter suggesting that for Generation X to make the rich contribution to missions which its members are capable "Systems Thinking" within mission agencies could become the means of making the necessary commitment. |
| Gems: |
The reinvented commitment called for today involves a significant change by organizations in the way they do mission. It means a commitment by the organization to the missionary at a depth matching the missionary's commitment to the organization. For too long, organizational commitment has been assumed to be largely the missionary's responsibility. |
| Outline: |
Organizational commitment and attrition
Generational differences in views of commitment
The commitment of the booster generation
The commitment of the baby boomer generation
The commitment of generation X
Summary of the generations
Organizational commitment as a two-way responsibility
Reinventing missionary commitment
1. Change view of commitment
2. Think systems
3. Maximize use of resources
Generation X newcomers often have a great deal to give
Field leaders can't do it all
Many missionaries have pastoral care needs which are not being met
Many missionaries are not receiving regular evaluation and mentoring
Miscasting of missionaries continues despite job descriptions
Generation X teams actually work
4. Have open communication
Who says why missionaries leave?
What do you tell your missionaries?
5. Match worldview
Conclusion |
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