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Author:	Davis, N. (Ed.).
Title:	The finishing well handbook: For missionaries and chaplains facing retirement.
	Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House. 2008
Summary:	Covering the stages of transition, this book is written for people who lose not only their occupation at retirement, but they also often lose their friends, culture, identity, self-esteem and even their future hope of ministry. It is best to read this in years immediately before retirement.
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Author:	Savageau, C.
Title:	Parents of Missionaries: How to thrive and stay connected when your children and grandchildren serve cross-culturally.
	Colorado Springs, CO: Authentic Publishing. 2008
Summary:	Written by a counselor and a parent of missionaries, this book gives readers the understanding, attitudes, and skills needed to say goodbye, remain connected, visit, and welcome their children and grandchildren home.
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Author:	Keckler, W. T.
Title:	A Qualitative study on comprehensive missionary wellness.
	Journal of Psychology and Christianity, Vol. 27, pp. 205-214. 2008
Summary:	The authors interviewed member care professionals to develop a model of missionary wellness through this qualitative study. The resulting three-level model has seven dimensions with 15 categories and 15 subcategories.
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Author:	DeValve, J.
Title:	Mentoring new missionaries: A neglected ministry.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Vol. 44, pp. 24-29. 2008
Summary:	This article details the essential components of missionary mentors and tells what those mentors do as they come alongside newcomers to the field.
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Author:	Stephenson, J. L.
Title:	By ones & by twos: Building successful relationships between marrieds and singles in ministry.
	Harrisburg, PA: ABWE Publishing. 2008
Summary:	This book is a revision and expansion of the author's first book (Lockerbie, 1983). Originally written for single women, this revision is suitable for single men and for married couples as well--the author married in 1996.
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Author:	Sheffield, D.
Title:	Assessing intercultural sensitivity in mission candidates and personnel.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Vol. 43, pp. 22-28. 2007
Summary:	This article calls for a change from criterion-based models listing the qualities we want in missionaries to a developmental model which asses qualities with an emphasis on movement toward intercultural sensitivity.
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Author:	Eenigenburg, S.
Title:	Screams in the desert: Hope and humor for women in cross-cultural ministry.
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2007
Summary:	This book is 52 humorous chapters of personal experiences filled with hope for women serving cross-culturally. Each chapter ends with a Scripture passage to read, questions to answer, an action to take, and a prayer to pray.
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Author:	Newell, M.
Title:	Profile of students today: Preparing for missionary service.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Vol. 43, pp. 326-333. 2007
Summary:	Noting that students have historically been a vital source of missionary recruits, the author briefly reviews past student movements and then presents ten dominant characteristics of students today.
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Author:	Daniels, G.
Title:	Leadership on the move: From one culture to the next.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly. Vol. 42, pp. 158-163. 2006
Summary:	This article reminds us that with missionaries increasingly moving from one field to another their experience on one field may not transfer to a field in a different culture.
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Author:	Hunter, S.
Title:	Coming Home: Heartache, hope and helpful hints.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Vol. 41, pp. 150-154. 2005
Summary:	This article is a personal account of the emotional, relational and spiritual challenges faced by "ex-missionaries."
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Author:	Kartheiser, D.
Title:	I wish I looked like a foreigner.
	Interact, Vol. 13, No. 2, Spring, pp. 15-17. 2005
Summary:	This article presents the authors experience as a hidden immigrant and three lessons she has learned from being one.
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Author:	Vogan, D.
Title:	Contingency training: Preparing your school and your personnel.
	Interact, Winter, 2005, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 9-13. 2005
Summary:	An interview of an international Christian school superintendent and principal about the issue of contingency training for school personnel.
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Author:	Shepherd, S.
Title:	School security for western agencies abroad.
	Interact, Winter, 2005, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 4-8. 2005
Summary:	An article considering what expatriate schools can do to increase security in these times of increasing risks to students and school personnel.
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Author:	Andrews, L. A.
Title:	The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2004
Summary:	This book is the final product of 15 years of study of missionary kids and missionary families by the MK-CART/CORE group and supported by several mission agencies. This report includes material from 23 contributors.
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Author:	Purnell, E. M.
Title:	MKs and marriage: Observations on choices they make.
	The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 145-153). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2004
Summary:	This chapter discusses eight inadequate, but common, reasons that MKs may marry and suggests ways to help MKs recognize significant dynamics and make wise decisions.
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Author:	Pauls, N.
Title:	Educational research: Appraisal and response.
	The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 117-126). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2004
Summary:	This chapter surveys changes in attitudes and practices that have characterized recent decades by examining the relationships between MK-CART/CORE research and strategic planning, pointing out contributions, cautions and limitations as well as suggestions for future research.
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Author:	Kartheiser, D.
Title:	Value shock.
	Interact. Winter, 2004, Vol. 11 (should be 12), No. 2. pp. 1-2, 18-19. 2004
Summary:	This article discusses the deeper factors in being a TCK, at the level of deeply held values.
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Author:	Gould, J. B.
Title:	Always saying goodbye: Separation as experienced by MKs in boarding schools.
	The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 155-177). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2004
Summary:	This chapter is a consideration of separation and loss when MKs experience repeated long separations by going to boarding schools from the perspective of psychiatrist John Bowlby's classic work on separation and loss. It deals primarily with those who have a difficult time.
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Author:	Joy, D. M.
Title:	Structural development strengths of adult missionary kids.
	The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 129-144). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2004
Summary:	This chapter is an after-the fact look at the data collected from the MK-CART/CORE study of adult MKs from the perspective of structural development.
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Author:	Campbell, M.
Title:	Created to serve.
	Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 21-29). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A chapter discussion the role of women in ministry from both biblical and historical perspectives as it has affected missions.
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Author:	Kraft, M. G.
Title:	Frontline women.
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A book dealing with a broad spectrum of women's issues in missions, this book is filled with positive, practical suggestions for everyone in missions.
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Author:	Kraft, M. G.
Title:	Distinctly female.
	Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 7-20). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A chapter discussing major gender differences between male and female, between boys and girls as well as between men and women.
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Author:	Gilliland, N.
Title:	A tapestry of coming home: The reacculturation process of four TCKs.
	Interact Fall, 2003, Vol. 11 (should really be 12), No. 1, pp. 1-3, 14. 2003
Summary:	An article about the emotional, cognitive, social and cultural factors involved in adjusting to one's passport culture.
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Author:	McAllister, L. A
Title:	Road blocks and improvements.
	Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 56-74). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A chapter summarizing qualitative research conducted in the mid 1990s for a PhD dissertation on constraints encountered in ministry.
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Author:	Downes, D.
Title:	Confused missionary roles--Theirs or mine?
	Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 101-122). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A chapter considering the problems women face in cultures that perceive women's roles as quite passive, including concrete practical suggestions as to how to function in such cultures.
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Author:	Roman, B.
Title:	Footsteps around the World: Relocation Tips for Teens.
	Wilmington, NC: BR Anchor Publishing. 2003
Summary:	This is a book for teenagers moving across the street or around the world. Its workbook style will help teens adjust to their new communities/cultures.
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Author:	Campbell, M.
Title:	Making adjustments favorably.
	Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 31-55). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A chapter considering the special needs of women as they adapt to the host culture as well as suggestions for meeting those needs.
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Author:	Collard, D. B.
Title:	Dealing with loss.
	Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 75-80). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2003
Summary:	A short, very personal, chapter about grief and loss, giving the basics of recovery from the loss.
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Author:	Van Dalen, E.
Title:	Raising radiant daughters Part 2: Telling the truth
	Women of the Harvest. March/April. 2003
Summary:	The second article in a series continuing the excellent set of suggestions found in the first article. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 274-295). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services. Also same as VanDalen, October, 2000, Interact.
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Author:	Powell, J.
Title:	The annual conference on mental health and missions: A brief history.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 3-11). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter is a summary of the history of the conference held annually in November in Indiana since 1980.
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Author:	Strong, C.
Title:	Integrating two worlds.
	Interact, Summer, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 5-6. 2002
Summary:	AN article looking at several different models of integrating two worlds, models used by TCKs.
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Author:	Aoiki, A.
Title:	Third-Culture Kids: Building cross-cultural bridges.
	Interact, Summer, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 1-5. 2002
Summary:	An article showing how TCKs fit the theoretical model proposed by Milton Bennett, and their potential to contribute to contribute to our world.
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Author:	Gobledale, A. K.
Title:	Walking between cultures,
	Interact, Feb/April, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 11-13. 2002
Summary:	An article in which A TCK senior in high school answers the question, "Who am I?"
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Author:	Brooks, D. F.
Title:	Setting up school-based regional resource centers.
	Interact Feb/April, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 7-9. 2002
Summary:	An article about the need and realization of school-based regional resource centers, along with a list of what is needed.
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Author:	Jerome, D.
Title:	Mobile member care teams.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 399-407). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter describes the Mobile Member Care Team -- West Africa which was established to provide consultation and crisis response to many mission agencies in 14 African countries.
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Author:	O'Donnell, K.
Title:	Giants, foxes, wolves and flies: Helping ourselves and others.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 237-247). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	A chapter summarizing the things that distract, distress, and destroy missionaries, together with ways to combat them. And series of questions to make applications to our own lives. A revision of an article in the International Journal of Frontier Missions (1995) v. 12, pp. 185-188.
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Author:	Fernando, A.
Title:	Joy and sacrifice in the Lord.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 223-236). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	An chapter dealing with joy, suffering, and missionary burnout maintaining that such burnout comes largely from having a secular rather than a Christian approach to our work. An abbreviated version of this article is found under the title "some thoughts on missionary burnout" in Evangelical Missions Quarterly (1999) pp. 440-443
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Author:	Swanson, B.
Title:	Whirling teacups: A bi-cycle analysis of missionary growth.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 65-74). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	In this chapter the missionary life cycle is imposed on and interacts with the family life cycle, bringing its own issues and tasks. Implications and complications of the overlap are described.
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Author:	Friesen T. P.
Title:	On-site and rotating professional services.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 393-398). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter describes the development of a team model for providing services to missionaries from many agencies who work in a large European city. Counseling is provided by rotating staff.
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Author:	Williams, K.
Title:	Training missionaries in how to relate well: Pay a little now or a lot later.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 245-252). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter describes the Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills workshop offered for ten years by ITP. Good interpersonal skills are critical to missionary effectiveness and longevity.
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Author:	O'Donnell, K.
Title:	Building resilient teams: The CACTUS Kit.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp.391-398). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	An excellent article giving eight characteristics of resilient teams organized around the acronym CCACTUSS, as well as giving two practical tools to help maintain it. Revision of an article in Ebangelical Missions Quarterly, 1999, Voil. 35, pp. 72-78.
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Author:	Jones, G.
Title:	Career development for mission personnel.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp.369-375). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	This chapter shows how a good job fit, serving with one's gifts/strengths, ongoing training, and willingness to sacrifice all blend together to form resilient, effective, and satisfied mission personnel.
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Author:	Carr, K.
Title:	A guest in their world.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 323-329). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	An article giving suggestions for mental health professionals relating to working with missionaries and mission administrators.
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Author:	Roembke, L.
Title:	Team building.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 253-258). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter provides a few tools for understanding and training multicultural teams. It consists of some ideas from the author's book, Building Credible Multicultural Teams (2000)
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Author:	Greenlee, D.
Title:	The potential and pitfalls of multicultural teams.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 399-406). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	This chapter explores possible strengths and weaknesses of multicultural teams as well as presenting five brief case studies.
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Author:	Eckblad, T.
Title:	Affective domain training: A critical ingredient in missionary preparation.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 237-244). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter gives guidance for effective training in the affective domain which includes the spiritual component of grace--the SPLICE program of MTI.
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Author:	Stringham, E. M.
Title:	The reacculturation of missionary families: A dynamic theory.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 165-171). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	A qualitative research study of three families resulting in three theoretical propositions of a grounded theory. A complete presentation of this study is in the Journal of Psychology and Theology, 1993, Vol. 21, pp. 66-73.
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Author:	Grosshauser, A.
Title:	Supporting expatriate women in difficult settings.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 419-434). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	This chapter addresses many of the issues women face living in a male-dominated country, being single in a family-centered society, working in the context of a very different and sometimes hostile cultural and religious settings, and so forth
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Author:	Donovan, K.
Title:	Growing through stress.
	Berrien Springs, MI: Institute of World Mission 2002
Summary:	Written by a missionary, this book integrates secular research with a Biblical perspective shoeing that stress is our enemy only when it gets our of control. Handled creatively in helps us grow and enriches out lives.
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Author:	Gardner, L. M.
Title:	A practical approach to missionary transitions.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 91-99). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter looks at major transition points, both expected and unexpected, in the lives of missionaries. Missionary life is very stressful, and much of the stress is caused by such changes.
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Author:	Schulz, D. M.
Title:	Re-entry: An introduction.
	Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 159-164). Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International. 2002
Summary:	This chapter describes the reentry experience, one of the most difficult aspects of the missionary sojourn.
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Author:	O'Keefe, P.
Title:	Surviving war as a caregiver: A personal account.
	Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 257-268). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 2002
Summary:	This chapter is the story of how the author became aware of many basic needs of people living under great stress as she lived in a war zone.
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Author:	Pauls, N.
Title:	Nurturing resilience.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 36-42), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article considering the who, what, when, and how of resilience in MKs. Same as in Interact, December, 1995, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 14-17.
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Author:	Bruce, J. W.
Title:	Biblical principles for missionary leadership.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly. 37, 36-41. 2001
Summary:	An article elaborating on several scripture passages quoting from Jesus, Paul and James and applying it to missionary leaders.
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Author:	Steputis, K.
Title:	Parenting and educating TCKs.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 43-51), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article beginning with three assumptions about raising children, followed by five challenges to MKs and six benefits unique to MKs. It also includes a list of nine perceived disadvantages and advantages of being an MK. Same as Interact, 1996, December, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 5-9.
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Author:	Chapman, J.
Title:	Preparing TCKs for transition.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 224-226), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article calling for preparation appropriate to the personality of the child along with reassurance during the time of transition. Same as in Interact October, 1997, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 15-16.
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Author:	Wyse, B.
Title:	Paving the way for transition: Helping others understand TCKs.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 227-231), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article which is basically an open letter to be sent to friends and families of TCKs returning to the united states for high school, college, or permanently so that their normal reactions as TCKs will not be misinterpreted. Same as in Interact December, 1997, Vol. 7., No. 2, pp. 8-10.
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Author:	Wyse, B.
Title:	What I wish my parents knew!
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 239-251), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article elaborating on what TCKs responded with when asked to complete the sentence, "I wish my parents knew." Same as in Interact October, 1999, Vol. 8, No. 1. pp. 14-17 and Interact February, 2000, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 1-5.
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Author:	Morris, D.
Title:	Cooperative home schooling.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 534-537), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article describing several mothers working together to teach their own and others' children. Same as in Interact February, 1993, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 15-16.
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Author:	Heckman, B.
Title:	Schools helping those who home school.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 547-550), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article describing the Support School Services Program at the Christian Academy in Japan to meet the needs of children who are home schooled by their parents. Same as in Interact March, 1992, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 8-9.
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Author:	Chinchen, D.
Title:	Let my people lead: Indigenous African management styles.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 37, 164-173. 2001
Summary:	An article showing how individualistic western missionaries may conflict with the indigenous culture if they try to impose an egalitarian structure on the people they are trying to teach about leadership (or are working under their leadership).
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Author:	Lindquist, B.
Title:	What IS member care all about?
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 37, 223-225. 2001
Summary:	An article in response to O'Donnell (2000) in which the author comments on the strong points of the article and expresses two major concerns.
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Author:	Knell, M.
Title:	Families on the move: Growing up overseas and loving it!
	London: Monarch. 2001
Summary:	A very practical book about Third Culture Kids including suggestions for every aspect of life from selection and orientation to re-entry.
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Author:	Harvey, S. J.
Title:	Eyes wide shut.
	Women of the Harvest, January/February. 2001
Summary:	In this article an adult MK who is now a missionary finds how different it is to be a missionary herself and how she is coping with the changes.
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Author:	Johnson, S. K.
Title:	Helping children cope with change.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 37, 422-426. 2001
Summary:	An article giving suggestions of how to make transitions smoother for children. It includes a vignette of the move of a seven-year-old.
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Author:	Horn, L.
Title:	The gift of time.
	Women of the Harvest, November/December. 2001
Summary:	This article is a woman's emotional journey through her first term of missionary service.
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Author:	Marttinen, A. C.
Title:	Nurturing our students' native languages.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 582-585), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	A chapter advocating children learning several languages, but not at the expense of a thorough knowledge of their native language. Same as in Interact, October, 1992. Also In Bowers (1998) Raising Resilient MKs, Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
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Author:	Storrs, C.
Title:	Second language issues.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 586-592), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article about issues that should be considered when MKs are enrolled in national schools. Also found with minor editing in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 316-322). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI. Same as in Interact May, 1997, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 4-7
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Author:	McIlhenny, A.
Title:	Multiple choice in TCK education: The learning center method.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 603-609), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	A chapter describing the program at the Katmandu International Study Center, the international supported self-study model which allows much flexibility in MK education. Same as in Interact, May, 1992. Also found in Bowers, (1998) Raising Resilient MKs, Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
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Author:	Gjoen, J.
Title:	What are the risks of a boarding school experience?
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 626-632), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article considering the impact of boarding school on several different aspects of the child's life to alert families to the potential psychological risks the MKs face. Same as in Interact May, 1998, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 2-5.
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Author:	Hill, E.
Title:	Facing the boarding decision.
	Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 632-636), St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service. 2001
Summary:	An article presenting things to consider when making the decision about whether or not to send a child to boarding school, including a page giving the benefits, challenges, and questions to ask when evaluating the boarding school option. Same as in Interact May, 1998, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 13-15.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Honourably wounded: Stress among Christian workers (Rev .ed.).
	London: Monarch. 2001
Summary:	A revised, updated, and expanded edition of Foyle (1987) Understanding Missionary Stress. An excellent resource on stress in every aspect of missionary life.
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Author:	Roembke, L.
Title:	Building Credible Multicultural Teams.
	Pasadena, CA, William Carey Library. 2000
Summary:	A well-written book anchored in theology, anthropology, and empirical research, a book which is not only theoretical but practical as well. Useful to anyone working on a multicultural team.
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Author:	Wyse, B.
Title:	What puts TCKs at risk?
	Interact, December, Vol. 9, No. 2. pp. 10-15. 2000
Summary:	An article looking at TCKs in cross-cultural transition and ways they can be helped to make that transition.
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Author:	Van Dalen, E.
Title:	Raising radiant daughters in dark places.
	Interact, October, Vol. 9, No. 1. pp. 6-13. 2000
Summary:	The second article in a series continuing the excellent set of suggestions found in the first article. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 274-295). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Pascoe, R.
Title:	Homeward Bound: A Spouse's Guide to Repatriation,
	Vancouver, BC, Canada: Expatriate Press. 2000
Summary:	A book about re-entry written for spouses (primarily women) of ones who have lived and worked overseas. It is written both from the head and from the heart.
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Author:	Wyse, B.
Title:	What I wish my parents knew. (Part Two)
	Interact. February, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 1-5. 2000
Summary:	An article elaborating on what TCKs responded with when asked to complete the sentence, "I wish my parents knew." Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 239-251). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Sidebotham, L. D.
Title:	Thinking about TCK vulnerability: What can be done? What must be done?
	Interact May, Vol. 8, No. 4. pp. 16-17. 2000
Summary:	An excerpted article calling for our stopping ignoring the effects of dysfunctional and abusive situations on our MKs. It also appears in its complete form in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1998, 34, 300-303.
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Author:	Storrs, C.
Title:	Perspectives on educational options: Using the national schools.
	Interact May, Vol. 8, No. 4. pp. 1-7. 2000
Summary:	An article written in the from of a discussion giving reasons for using, benefits of, challenges of, underestimation of, factors considered, and having a successful national school experience.
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Author:	Carr, K.
Title:	A guest in their world.
	Christian Counseling Connection. 1999, (2), 1999
Summary:	An article giving suggestions for mental health professionals relating to working with missionaries and mission administrators. This article in revised from is also in O'Donnell (2002) Doing Member Care Well, pp. 323-329
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Author:	Fernando, A.
Title:	Some thoughts on missionary burnout.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 35, 440-444 1999
Summary:	An article dealing with missionary burnout maintaining that such burnout comes largely from having a secular rather than a Christian approach to our work. An expanded version of this article is found under the title "Joy and sacrifice in the Lord" in O'Donnell (2002) Doing Member Care Well, (pp. 223-236).
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Author:	Wyse, B.
Title:	What I wish my parents knew. (Part One)
	Interact. October, Vol. 8, No. 1. pp. 14-17. 1999
Summary:	An article elaborating on what TCKs responded with when asked to complete the sentence, "I wish my parents knew." Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 239-251). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Sweatman, S. M.
Title:	Marital satisfaction, cross-cultural adjustment stress, and he psychological sequelae.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology. 27, 154-162. 1999
Summary:	An article reporting a correlational study between marital satisfaction and psychological symptoms, specifically depression and anxiety. Satisfaction was correlated with depression, but not anxiety in this study.
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Author:	Hall, M. E. L.
Title:	The relationship of object relations development to cultural adjustment in a missionary sample.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology. 27, 139-153. 1999
Summary:	An article reporting a cross-sectional correlational study of the relationship between object relations development and cultural adjustment emphasizing learning to cope with the culture and manage the anxiety that comes with the uncertainty of being in that culture.
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Author:	O'Donnell, K.
Title:	The "CACTUS Kit" for building resilient teams.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly. 35, 72-78. 1999
Summary:	An excellent article giving eight characteristics of resilient teams organized around the acronym CCACTUSS, as well as giving two practical tools to help maintain those characteristics to keep team members from sticking one another. A revision of it is also found in O'Donnell (2002) Doing Member Care Well, pp. 391-398.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	The third culture kid experience: Growing up among worlds.
	Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press. 1999
Summary:	An excellent book about TCKs written by the two people most qualified by experience to write such a book. This is one that should be read by both TCKs themselves and anyone who desires to counsel them.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	Transitioning between educational options.
	Interact. December, Vol. 8, No. 2. pp. 1-6. 1999
Summary:	An article consisting of a conversation between the three authors providing practical suggestions for parents, educators and all others who work with TCKs to help them successfully make educational transitions.
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Author:	Lewis, B.
Title:	Making friends with the women on your team.
	Women of the Harvest, April/May/June. 1999
Summary:	Since you have little or no control over who is on your team, this article gives a dozen practical suggestions about making friends with the women who are there.
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Author:	Wrobbel, K.
Title:	A different look at the teacher-recruitment challenge.
	Interact February, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 5-7. 1999
Summary:	An article which concentrates on not trying to recruit teachers in MK schools, but on trying to maximize the use (without burning out) the ones we already have.
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Author:	Pauls, N.
Title:	Preparing children for boarding school.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 348-351). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter giving 22 practical suggestions for parents of children preparing to attend boarding school. Same is Parents Teaching overseas, May, 1995.
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Author:	McIlhenny, A.
Title:	Multiple choice in MK education.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 323-329). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter describing the program at the Katmandu International Study Center, the international supported self-study model which allows much flexibility in MK education. Same as in Interact, May, 1992. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 603-609). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Storrs, C.
Title:	Second language issues for MKs in national schools.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 316-322). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter about issues that should be considered when MKs are enrolled in national schools. Same as in Interact, May, 1997.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	The re-entry task.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 102-110). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter about re-entry which gives many good, practical things that can be done to help with the process of re-entry. Same as in Pollock (1986) ICMK Manila, (pp. 395-411).
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Author:	Norton, S. J.
Title:	Adventurer, observer, member: Helping MKs appreciate local culture.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 94-101). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter showing how the same experiences can produce at least three different kinds of people, depending on the personality and timing. Suggestions are included for parents and teachers.
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Author:	Marttinen, A. C.
Title:	Nurturing our students' native languages.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 305-308) Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter advocating children learning several languages, but not at the expense of a thorough knowledge of their native language. Same as in Interact, October, 1992. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 582-5852). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	Being a third culture kid: A TCK profile.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 45-53) Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter giving the definition and tendencies of third culture kids. This is a drastic revision of Pollock's (1989) chapter in the ICMK Quito book, enough of a revision to be a different article, although it has the same title.
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Author:	Loftis, M. G.
Title:	The real value of growing up overseas.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 57-60). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter presenting a very positive view of growing up as a TCK. It is adapted from Interact, October, 1997.
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Author:	Larson, J. M.
Title:	Transitions and the TCK.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 72-84). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter giving an overview of the five phases of making transitions of any kind: Engagement, leaving, transition, entering, and re-engagement.
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Author:	Storrs, C.
Title:	MKs and second language issues.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 34, 72-77. 1998
Summary:	An article on the learning of a second language by MKs. This would be very useful to parents and educators as they consider the learning of the national language as related to the language of the parents.
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Author:	Gjoen, J.
Title:	What are the risks of a boarding school experience?
	Interact. May, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 2-5. 1998
Summary:	An article considering the impact of boarding school on several different aspects of the child's life to alert families to the potential psychological risks the MKs face. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 626-632). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Powell, J.
Title:	Sudden removal from the field.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 111-120). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter based on a presentation made at ICMK Nairobi, 1989, which tells what happens, what one can do to help, and distinguishes between crisis and transition.
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Author:	Wickstrom, D. L.
Title:	Emotional and behavioral patterns of adult MKs.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 154-163). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter describing several emotional and behavioral patterns commonly found among MKs, ending with an excellent set of questions for MKs to determine if they have a maladaptive pattern. Based on a presentation at ICMK Nairobi, 1989.
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Author:	Larsen, J. A.
Title:	The Third Culture Kid.
	Christian Counseling Today, 6 (3), 10-11, 31-32. 1998
Summary:	An article about counseling TCKs. It is an overview including the definition of TCKs, characteristics of TCKs, and suggestions for counseling TCKs.
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Author:	Wickstrom, D. L.
Title:	Bruising: When things go wrong.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 164-176). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter dealing with how, why, symptoms and dealing with bruising. Emphasis is on a developmental approach. Based on a presentation given at ICMK Nairobi, 1989.
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Author:	Morris, D.
Title:	Raising resilient MKs.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp.181-189). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter defining resilience and giving the essentials of healthy, resilient families. Originally appeared in World Report, November-December, 1996.
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Author:	Hill, B. V.
Title:	Transcultural education: A model for expatriates.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 276-287). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter expanding on Hill's model of expatriate education presented at ICMK Manila. It discusses contemporary realities which should influence the thinking of the multinational mission community about the education of their children.
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Author:	Wright, S. D.
Title:	Preparing children for missionary life.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 85-93). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter to prepare children, including the areas of personal identity, transition, and expectations, along with a practical program.
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Author:	Hill, E.
Title:	Facing the boarding decision.
	Interact. May, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 13-15. 1998
Summary:	An article presenting things to consider when making the decision about whether or not to send a child to boarding school, including a page giving the benefits, challenges, and questions to ask when evaluating the boarding school option. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 632-636). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Nelson, P.
Title:	Trends in missions: Implications for future MKs.
	Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 467-477). Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International. 1998
Summary:	A chapter exploring the implications of three major trends in missions on MKs of the future. Also explores the possibilities of extended families as missionaries.
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Author:	Sidebotham, L. D.
Title:	Thinking about MK vulnerability.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 34, 300-303. 1998
Summary:	An article calling for our stopping ignoring the effects of dysfunctional and abusive situations on our MKs. This article is followed by a response by Janet Blomberg, "We must look through two filters" (theological and cultural). It also appears in shortened form in Interact, May, 2000, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 16-17.
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Author:	Bowers, J. M.
Title:	Sending and receiving in light of equal partnerships in mission.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 33, 186-194. 1997
Summary:	An article defining partnerships and dealing with eight specific personnel issues that come when people work in partnerships
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Author:	Storrs, C.
Title:	My child in the national schools.
	Interact. February, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 16-19. 1997
Summary:	At article considering many factors that should be taken into account when deciding whether or not to send your child to a national school. It is followed by and excellent list of benefits, challenges, and questions for evaluating the national school option.
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Author:	Chapman, J.
Title:	Transitions: God's rainbows.
	Interact. October, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 15-16. 1997
Summary:	An article calling for preparation appropriate to the personality of the child along with reassurance during the time of transition. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 224-226). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Wyse, B.
Title:	Paving the way for transitions: Helping others understand TCKs.
	Interact. December, Vol. 7., No. 2, pp. 8-10. 1997
Summary:	An article which is basically an open letter to be sent to friends and families of TCKs returning to the united states for high school, college, or permanently so that their normal reactions as TCKs will not be misinterpreted. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 227-231). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Storrs, C.
Title:	Second language issues: A challenge for MKs in national schools.
	Interact. May, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 4-7 1997
Summary:	An article about issues that should be considered when MKs are enrolled in national schools. Also found with minor editing in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 316-322). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 586-592). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Loftis, M. G.
Title:	What is the real value of growing up overseas?
	Interact. October, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 12-14. 1997
Summary:	An article presenting a very positive view of growing up as a TCK. An edited version is also found in Bowers (Ed.), 1998, Raising resilient MKs, (pp. 57-60), Colorado Springs, ACSI.
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Author:	Giron, R.
Title:	An integrated model of missions.
	Too valuable to lose: Exploring the causes and cures of missionary attrition (pp. 25-40). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1997
Summary:	A chapter presenting a model of missions with four major parts: selection, training, sending and pastoral-care/supervision. The first two are very thorough and well developed, while the last two are rather sketchy.
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Author:	White, F.
Title:	MK identity crisis: Fact and fiction.
	Interact. December, Vol. 7., No. 2, pp. 11-18. 1997
Summary:	An article about identity difficulties based on changes in the family during the last half of this century, written from a family systems and a developmental approach.
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Author:	Steputis, K.
Title:	Parenting and educating third-culture kids.
	Interact. December, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 5-9. 1996
Summary:	An article beginning with three assumptions about raising children, followed by five challenges to MKs and six benefits unique to MKs. It also includes a list of nine perceived disadvantages and advantages of being an MK.Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 43-51). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Wilson, L.
Title:	Women and culture shock.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 32, 442-449. 1996
Summary:	A good presentation of what culture shock is and five aspects that particularly affect women. Includes some suggestions to cope with it.
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Author:	Carrillo, P.
Title:	Struggles of Latin Americans in frontier missions.
	International Journal of Frontier Missions, 12, 195-198. 1995
Summary:	An article showing similarities between problems faced by Latin American missionaries and Western missionaries related to problems within the worker, in the participating church, and in the mission agency.
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Author:	Jones, M.
Title:	Psychology of missionary adjustment.
	Springfield, MO: Logion. 1995
Summary:	An excellent introductory overview of mental health issues arranged in a developmental context from selection to retirement. A good book for anyone interested in mental health and missions to begin as an introduction..
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Author:	Cho, Y. J.
Title:	Avoiding Pitfalls on multi-cultural mission teams.
	International Journal of Frontier Missions, 12, 179-183. 1995
Summary:	An article showing strengths and weaknesses of multi-cultural teams and how to avoid problems.
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Author:	O'Donnell, K.
Title:	Foxes, Giants, and Wolves
	International Journal of Frontier Missions, 12, 185-188. 1995
Summary:	An article summarizing the things that distract, distress, and destroy missionaries, together with ways to combat them. And series of questions to make applications to our own lives. This article also is in Odonnell (2002) Doing Member Care Well (pp. 237-247).
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Author:	Miller, S.
Title:	After the boxes are unpacked: Moving on after moving in.
	Wheaton, IL: Tyndale. 1995
Summary:	A book about transition written for women in the United States. However, it is certainly applicable to missionary women, and men as well.
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Author:	Lindquist, B.
Title:	How to make the most of short-term missionary counseling.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 31, 312-316. 1995
Summary:	An article pointing out the weaknesses that have been found in the short-term counseling, and giving nine recommendations to remedy these weaknesses.
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Author:	Pauls, N.
Title:	Nurturing MK resilience.
	Interact. December, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 14-17. 1995
Summary:	An article considering the who, what, when, and how of resilience in MKs Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 36-42). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Strong, C.
Title:	Integrating two worlds.
	Interact. May, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 14-15. 1995
Summary:	An article discussing several ways MKs go about relating their two worlds, presented in a series of metaphors.
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Author:	Long, W. M.
Title:	Managing super-motivated missionaries.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 31, 46-50. 1995
Summary:	An article describing the characteristics of the highly motivated "Lone Ranger." It includes the challenges to the manager, and suggested approaches to managing the Lone Ranger
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Author:	Brammer, D.
Title:	Peanut Butter Friends in a Chop Suey World.
	Greenville, SC: Bob Jones University Press. 1994
Summary:	Sixth-grader Amy and her family move to Taiwan to do missionary work, but even at her school for English-speaking students Amy finds the adjustment difficult. (Fiction, written for ages 9-12 but the issues are relevant for high school as well)
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Author:	Schepens, B. J.
Title:	Orientation and induction: What helps MK personnel adapt?
	Interact. October, 1994, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-4. 1994
Summary:	An article showing the need to follow orientation for new MK teachers with a year or two-year long mentoring program. This is followed by ten factors to consider in developing that program.
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Author:	Meeks, G. B.
Title:	Are MK schools serving all MKs?
	Interact. February, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 5-7. 1994
Summary:	An article considering ways of making MK schools broad enough to serve MKs from a variety of cultures through creating a culture by modeling Biblical principles.
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Author:	Elmer, D.
Title:	Cross-Cultural conflict: Building relationships for effective ministry.
	Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity. 1993
Summary:	An excellent, practical, Biblical book about understanding and resolving conflict. It includes Western types of conflict resolution as well as those in other cultures.
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Author:	Butler, B.
Title:	Tensions in an international mission.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 29, 412-418. 1993
Summary:	An article describing tensions that surface in multinational teams, what can be done about them, and living with the residual tensions.
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Author:	Stringham, E. M.
Title:	The reacculturation of missionary families: A dynamic theory.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 21, 66-73. 1993
Summary:	A qualitative research study of three families resulting in three theoretical propositions of a grounded theory. A shortened form of this article is in Powell & Bowers (2002), Enhancing missionary vitality (pp. 165-171).
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Author:	Bullock, M. D.
Title:	Separation anxiety disorder in a missionary child: Theoretical considerations and intervention strategies.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 21, 37-44. 1993
Summary:	An introduction to separation anxiety disorder with a description of the disorder along with psychodynamic and behavioral explanations. In includes a case study.
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Author:	Brooks, D. F.
Title:	Satellite Schools: A new option in MK education, A principal's perspective, A Teacher's perspective.
	Interact. February, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 11-14. 1993
Summary:	An article describing satellite schools of Morrison Academy in Taiwan, including interviews with an administrator and a teacher.
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Author:	Morris, D.
Title:	Home schooling--cooperative style: A new option in MK education.
	Interact. February, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 15-16. 1993
Summary:	An article describing several mothers working together to teach their own and others' children. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 534-537). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Schubert, E.
Title:	What missionaries need to know about burnout and depression.
	New Castle, IN: Olive Branch Publications. 1993
Summary:	A practical presentation of burnout and depression, with the emphasis on depressions of various types and at different ages along with suggestion for prevention.
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Author:	Jones, M.
Title:	First-year counseling: A key ingredient to success.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 29, 294-297. 1993
Summary:	An article showing the need for someone to be there to listen for first-year missionaries.
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Author:	Blomberg, J. R.
Title:	Establishing a cooperative home school.
	Interact. February, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 16-19. 1993
Summary:	A practical article about beginning a cooperative home school considering questions to consider, concrete steps to take, and pitfalls to avoid. Written from an interview with parents in an ongoing cooperative venture.
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Author:	Vogan, D.
Title:	East and west: The changing face of MK education.
	Interact. March, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 4-5, 20. 1992
Summary:	An article about educating the children of a cross-cultural missionary force, with an emphasis on Korean students attending predominantly western schools.
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Author:	McIlhenny, A.
Title:	Multiple choice in MK education: The Kathmandu International Study Center Model.
	Interact. May, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 6-8. 1992
Summary:	An article describing the program at the Katmandu International Study Center, the international supported self-study model which allows much flexibility in MK education. Same as in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 323-329). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author:	Van der Weele, T.
Title:	Facing the challenges, coping with the criticisms.
	Interact. May, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 1, 3-5, 19. 1992
Summary:	An article considering new theological perspectives needed to face the changes in the world of the 1990s.
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Author:	Dyer, R.
Title:	MKs at risk: The challenges of re-entry.
	Interact. March, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 14-15. 1992
Summary:	An article about six challenges that MKs face on re-entry that puts them at risk.
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Author:	Jordan, P.
Title:	Re-entry: Making the transition from missions to life at home
	Seattle, WA: Youth With a Mission. 1992
Summary:	A popularly written book that gives very practical pointers on how to accomplish re-entry. It is for all types of missionaries, but slanted more toward the short-term missionary.
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Author:	Heckman, B.
Title:	A cooperative effort for nurturing MK children: The SSS program.
	Interact. March, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 8-9. 1992
Summary:	An article describing the Support School Services Program at the Christian Academy in Japan to meet the needs of children who are home schooled by their parents.Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 547-550). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author:	Marttinen, A. C.
Title:	Nurturing our students' native languages.
	Interact October, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 8-9. 1992
Summary:	An article advocating children learning several languages, but not at the expense of a thorough knowledge of their native language. Also in edited form in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 305-308), Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	Why minister to MKs? A look at our motivations for ministry.
	Interact. May, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 9-12, 19. 1992
Summary:	An article giving three major motivations for helping MKs and four key issues in how well a MK adjusts.
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Author:	Brewer, M.
Title:	The lifelong learning link: Twelve reasons for continuous education for missionaries.
	Missiology: An International Review, 19, 185-202. 1991
Summary:	An article presenting the case for a commitment to "continuous education" by proposing four philosophical and eight practical reasons for missionaries to expand their ministries through lifelong learning.
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Author:	Donovan, K.
Title:	"Beauty for ashes"--Redeeming premature field departure.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 27, 18-22. 1991
Summary:	An article that discuses the adjustments that missionaries make when returning to their home country, especially returning early. If contains many practical suggestions to help in that adjustment.
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Author:	Allen, F.
Title:	Your church-planting team can be booby-trapped.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 27, 294-297. 1991
Summary:	An article about potential difficulties that are likely to occur in church-planting teams, along with means to avoid those difficulties.
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Author:	Dennett, J. A.
Title:	Let my people grow: Counseling as a way to maturity in Christ.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly. 26, 146-152. 1990
Summary:	An article about the application of biblical counseling to a developmental model, ranging from the candidate stage to retirement.
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Author:	Dixon, J.
Title:	Unrealistic expectations: the downfall of many missionaries.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 26, 388-393. 1990
Summary:	An article about how new missionaries often have unrealistic expectations about what they will be like and what they will accomplish, as well as some suggestions about a more realistic view.
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Author:	Atkins, A.
Title:	Know your own culture: A neglected tool for cross-cultural ministry.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 26, 266-271. 1990
Summary:	An article pointing out the necessity for knowing our own culture to be able to relate to others. It gives a beginning list of eight cultural differences.
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Author:	Gathro, R.
Title:	Developing a caring core on the college campus.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 52-60). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	Dialog format telling what colleges can do to help TCKs adjust to college, and to the USA.
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Author:	Brawand, A.
Title:	Ministering to maturing MKs.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 46-51). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A summary of a presentation giving three main categories of MK needs and a list of ways to respond to these needs.
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Author:	Moore, T. H.
Title:	MK education in a cross-cultural context.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 107-118). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter calling for, and giving a rather detailed plan for moving toward educating MKs biculturally.
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Author:	Echerd, P.
Title:	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I.
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I. Contains 42 chapters grouped into seven categories.
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Author:	Dyer, K.
Title:	Leadership transition: Painful but necessary.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 25, 172-173. 1989
Summary:	The authors own experiences in developing new leaders and stepping aside at the age of 52 after 28 years at the helm of the organization he founded.
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Author:	Young, R.
Title:	Predeparture Re-entry preparation.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 346-351). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter on how to prepare MKs for re-entry. The emphasis is on high school, especially as going to college.
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Author:	Haag, S.
Title:	Itinerant teachers in remote settings.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 359-366). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter elaborating on the characteristics and attitudes of a successful itinerant teacher.
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Author:	Schimmels, C.
Title:	MK: A person in perspective.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 3-13). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	The introduction to the conference built around several vignettes.
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Author:	Echerd, P.
Title:	Planning for MK nurture. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II.
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, volume II. Contains 49 chapters grouped into six categories.
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Author:	Borman, R.
Title:	"Going native," or an alternative re-entry.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 355-362). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter describing the author's life as a national in the country in which he was born rather than returning to live in the USA or being a missionary in another country.
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Author:	Wells, D. A.
Title:	Effective educational ministry through cultural diversity.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 138-147). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	An article calling for cultural diversity, dealing with areas of cultural diversity.
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Author:	Congdon, G. D.
Title:	Retiring missionaries, gold mine of workers for North American cross-cultural ministry.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 25, 176-181. 1989
Summary:	An article suggesting using retired missionaries to reach people-groups they are familiar with who reside in their home countries.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	TCKness: Impact on Marriage and Career.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 396-405). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter transcript of a panel discussion the looked at marriage and career issues created by being TCKs
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Author:	Moss, L.
Title:	Loneliness and life adjustment.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 345-350). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A brief chapter about reentry with suggestions for caregivers.
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Author:	Barnes, G.
Title:	Transitional missionary kids.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 337-344). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	Three missionary kids while still in or very near their reentry share some of the things they have experienced
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	Being a third-culture kid: A profile.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 241-252). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter giving the general positive and negative characteristics of third culture kids. A major revision of this article is found in the article by the same name in Pollock, 1989. That one is so different as to be a new article.
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Author:	Schubert, E.
Title:	Posttraumatic stress disorder.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 155-164). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter giving a good summary of PTSD as applicable to missions.
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Author:	Powell, J.
Title:	Adjustment disorders.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 149-154). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter looking at adjustment disorders in MKs, concluding with the example of John Mark in the book of Acts.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Parents: Needs/problems and mental health.
	Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 117-126). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter on problems that can arise before going, while on the field, and at re-entry, along with suggestions for coping with these problems.
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Author:	Bartram P.
Title:	Caring for the MK in times of crisis.
	Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 282-288). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1989
Summary:	A chapter in which the author tells of her actions as principal during a series of very major crises in her school.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	Strategies for dealing with crisis in missionary kid education.
	International Bulletin of Missionary Research, 13, 13-19. 1989
Summary:	An article on ways of bringing about change in MK education, complete with an appendix giving the pros and cons of various alternatives in MK education.
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Author:	Williams, K.
Title:	Worksheet on balanced living.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 390-398). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	This is an excellent worksheet for assessing workload, its stress, and its effect on other relationships with suggestions for moving toward a balanced life.
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Author:	O'Donnell, K.
Title:	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An excellent compendium of 50 previously published articles and papers all gathered together in one place. An excellent introduction to mental health and missions
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Author:	Reapsome, J.
Title:	Choosing a mission board: What you should look for, what they will look for.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 24, 6-13. 1988
Summary:	An article about choosing, and being chosen by, a mission board. It gives eight things to look for in a mission board and sixteen things a board will look for in you.
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Author:	O'Donnell, K.
Title:	Bibliography of readings in mental health and missions
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 551-567). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An extensive bibliography (not annotated) of about 175 important articles and dissertations during 1962-1987 era. They are organized around major topics.
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Author:	Britt, W. G.
Title:	Pretraining variables in the prediction of missionary success overseas.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 93-108). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	A study looking for predictor variables of missionary success. He found 12 variables that accounted for 56 percent of the variance. Cross-validation yielded mixed results. Same as Journal of Psychology and Theology, 1983, 11, 302-212
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	How to choose the right missionary.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 26-34) Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	Good article related to candidate selection in terms of gathering information in many areas. This the same article as in the Evangelical missions Quarterly, 1986, 22, 196-204. Very similar to Chapter 6 in Foyle (1987) Overcoming missionary stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	Hesselgrave, D. J.
Title:	Culture-sensitive counseling and the Christian mission.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 530-542). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An introduction to cross-cultural issues in counseling, pointing out the necessity of world-view differences in different cultures, and giving an example of a therapy from Japan. Ends with suggestions for the western counselor, and has reactions from Hincle and Augsburger. Same as in International Bulletin of Missionary Research, 1986, 10, 109-116.
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Author:	Austin, C.
Title:	Reentry stress: The pain of coming home.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 513-523). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	A very good summary article of what happens in reentry, and the article includes practical suggestions as to how to ease the pain of reentry. Same as in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1983, 19, 278-287. Also same as in Austin (1986) Cross-Cultural Reentry (123-131) Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press.
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Author:	Johnson, C. B.
Title:	The current status of the provision of psychological services in missionary agencies in North America.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 458-465). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An 11 item survey of 55 mission agencies shows the use of psychological services by those agencies. The problem of relationships with other missionaries was by far the most frequent problem, and psychology or counseling training was the background of about half of the providers, and 60% were consultants. Same as in The Bulletin of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, 1981, 7(4), 25-27.
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Author:	Bolyanatz, A. H.
Title:	How we reduced those early cultural surprises.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 329-334). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	This presents a couple ways of decreasing cultural stress by increasing predictability. Same as in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1985, 21, 266-271.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Missionary relationships: Powderkeg or powerhouse?
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 399-406). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	A good, short article on conflicts between administration and personnel, and how to address them. Cultural differences between expatriates and expatriates and nationals are also discussed with ways of solving them. The problem with missionary subcultures are also addressed. Same as in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1985, 21, 342-349. Also many of these ideas are found in Chapter 8 of Foyle (1987) Overcoming missionary Stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	Dye, S. F.
Title:	Decreasing fatigue and illness in field-work.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 352-378). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An article presenting applications of Freud's defense mechanisms to the production of cultural stress for missionaries. A good set of ways of dealing with stress is also presented. Same as in Missiology: An International Review, 1974, 2, 79-109.
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Author:	Sharp, L.
Title:	Toward a greater understanding of the real MK: A review of recent research.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 219-228). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	A summary of research attempting to dispel seven myths about MKs. MKs are not disadvantaged but are an intelligent, normal, well-adjusted and privileged group of young people. Same as Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 1985, 4, 73-78.
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Author:	Adeney, M.
Title:	Taking school-age children to a new culture.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 24, 224-228. 1988
Summary:	Short, practical article containing things that missionaries can do to help their children make the adjustment to a new culture.
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Author:	Nelson, P.
Title:	Home schooling in the missions context.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 24, 126-129. 1988
Summary:	An article discussing the possibility of home schooling and calling for flexibility on the part of parents in choosing the type of education for their children.
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Author:	Brewster, E. T.
Title:	Bonding and the missionary task: Establishing a sense of belonging.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 308-322). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	This is an article recommending that new missionaries not begin with established missionaries on the field, but by living with a family and becoming "insiders" by learning the language and culture that way. There seems to be an early critical period for becoming a part of the culture, and if one spends those first few weeks or months with other missionaries, he or she never becomes part of the culture, but engages in "forays" out of the enclave. Same as in R. Winter and S. Hawthorne (Eds.) (1981). Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, (452-464) Pasadena, CA: William Carey.
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Author:	White, F.
Title:	Characteristics of a healthy mission system.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 142-147). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	This is an application of systems theory to families and mission organizations, emphasizing the patterns of intimacy, structure, boundaries, communication, and change.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Stress factors in missionary marriages.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 194-202). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	This is an excellent summary of nine stresses especially difficult in missionary marriages. Same as Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1987, 23, 20-28. Very similar to Chapter 3 in Foyle (1987) Overcoming Missionary Stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	Gibbs, T. A.
Title:	Finding a sense of belonging in your new place.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 323-328). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	Suggestions of ways to personalize your private environment and public environment to make yourself feel more at home. Same as Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1980, 16, 159-164.
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Author:	Eagle, R. L.
Title:	Positive possibilities of mid-life transitions.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 203-210). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An introduction to the mid-life crisis as it applies to missionaries, but takes the position that everyone has a crisis. Gives ways to reduce stress in mid-life and things the mission can do to help. Same as Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1984, 20, 38-45.
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Author:	Williams, K.
Title:	Resolving conflicts in Christian marriage.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 211-218). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	An outstanding article giving five commitments, ten ground rules, three pre-confrontation principles, and eight steps to resolve conflict. It is specifically for conflict in marriage, but is applicable to all kinds of conflict. Does not tell what to do if conflict is not resolved. Much use of scripture throughout article.
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Author:	Dye, T. W.
Title:	Stress-producing factors in cultural adjustment.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 335-351). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	A good summary factors increasing and decreasing culture stress as well as practical suggestions to decrease it. Same as in Missiology: An International Review, 1974, 2, 61-77.
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Author:	White, F.
Title:	Separation: Balancing the gains and losses.
	Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 407-412). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1988
Summary:	Good article on separation and the anxiety that accompanies it. Unhealthy reactions are discussed as well as eleven suggestions to promote healthy attitudes. Same as in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1986, 22, 392-398.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Overcoming missionary stress.
	Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service. 1987
Summary:	An excellent source of information about missionary stress. In consists of ten chapters covering stress and singleness, marriage, children, adolescents, selection, culture, relationships, and reentry. Major portions of many chapters are also available in articles by Foyle in the Evangelical Missions Quarterly (1985) 21, 32-40; 21, 134-142; 21, 240-245; 21, 342-349 (1986) 22, 14-20; 22, 196-204; 22, 262-270 (1987) 23, 20-28; 23, 144-150. Some of these are also available in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988) Helping missionaries grow (pp. 413-420, pp. 399-406, pp. 26-34, and pp. 194-202) , Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Stress factors in missionary marriages.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 23, 20-28. 1987
Summary:	This is an excellent summary of nine stresses especially difficult in missionary marriages. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (194-202), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. Very similar to Chapter 3 in Foyle (1987) Overcoming missionary stress, Wheaton, IL: Overcoming missionary stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	Gardner, L. M.
Title:	A practical approach to transitions in missionary living.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 15, 342-349. 1987
Summary:	An analysis of what transitions a typical missionary faces in life and what can be done to help. This includes the major issues and what can be done by the organization to help in the transitions
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Author:	Hesselgrave, D. J.
Title:	Can psychology aid us in the fulfillment of the Great Commission? A missiologist speaks to Christian psychologists.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 15, 274-280. 1987
Summary:	A call for an attitude of mutual respect, and taking three actions to bring about a cooperative relationship between missiologists and psychologists.
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Author:	Hesselgrave, D. J.
Title:	Women educators speak out on issues from their perspectives
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 23, 82-89. 1987
Summary:	An article summarizing a symposium of five women missiologists reflecting on six questions.
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Author:	Dixon, J.
Title:	Requirements for making a really great missionary
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 23, 286-287. 1987
Summary:	Two pages of humor showing how suggested missionary requirements are logically impossible. Good for a laugh.
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Author:	Kenel, S. A.
Title:	Urban psychology and spirituality.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 15, 300-307. 1987
Summary:	Presents three models of humans based on urban psychology and considers implications for spirituality and compassion.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	How to choose the right missionary.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly 22, 196-204. 1986
Summary:	Good article related to candidate selection in terms of gathering information in many areas. This the same article as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (26-34), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press. Very similar to Chapter 6 in Foyle (1987) Overcoming missionary stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	White, F.
Title:	Separation: Balancing the gains and losses.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 22, 392-398. 1986
Summary:	Good article on separation and the anxiety that accompanies it. Unhealthy reactions are discussed as well as eleven suggestions to promote healthy attitudes. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (407-412), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Hesselgrave, D. J.
Title:	Culture-sensitive counseling and the Christian mission.
	International Bulletin of Missionary Research, 10, 109-113. 1986
Summary:	An introduction to cross-cultural issues in counseling, pointing out the necessity of world-view differences in different cultures, and giving an example of a therapy from Japan. Ends with suggestions for the western counselor, and has reactions from Hincle and Augsburger. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (530-542), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Powell, J.
Title:	Cultural adjustments that MKs face.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 119-124). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter dealing basic needs of MKs and fundamental issues they face.
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Author:	Lingenfelter, S. G.
Title:	Ministering cross-culturally: An incarnational model for personal relationships.
	Grand Rapids, MI: Baker. 1986
Summary:	A model for cross -cultural ministry which looks at six basic differences in cultures. It includes a test so that people can determine where they fall on all six dimensions.
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Author:	Baxter, E.
Title:	Activities on the field which will prepare students to re-enter their home culture.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 149-157). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter with very practical ideas for preparation for re-entry. These include 15 specific ideas currently used at Dalat and 9 specific proposals.
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Author:	Anstice, T.
Title:	MKs and cultural identity.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 125-131). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter on cultural identity in MKs. Twenty three characteristics of the Mk subculture are given, along with other things.
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Author:	Austin, C.
Title:	Reentry stress: The pain of coming home.
	Cross-cultural reentry: A book of readings (pp. 123-131). Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press. 1986
Summary:	A very good summary article of what happens in reentry, and the article includes practical suggestions as to how to ease the pain of reentry. Same as in Austin (1983) Reentry stress: The pain of coming home, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1983, 19, (278-287. Also same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988) Helping Missionaries Grow (pp. 513-523), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library
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Author:	Merritt, L.
Title:	So you are going home.
	Cross-cultural reentry: A book of readings (pp. 173-177). Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press. 1986
Summary:	A short chapter written by a high school senior about her becoming bitter and afraid, conforming, and then becoming more like Jesus.
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Author:	Campus Crusade for Christ.
Title:	Common unexpected situations and concerns.
	Cross-cultural reentry: A book of readings (pp. 239-250). Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press. 1986
Summary:	A chapter giving returning missionaries suggestions as to what to expect when they return to the states, as well as situations and suggestions about their children
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Author:	Tetzel, B.
Title:	New directions in Missions: Implications for MKs: Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984.
	West Battleboro, VT: ICMK. 1986
Summary:	A compendium of the international conference on missionary kids held in Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984. It consists of 47 chapters arranged in five categories.
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Author:	Harrell, B.
Title:	Practical guidelines in the positive adjustment of missionary children.
	Cross-cultural reentry: A book of readings (pp. 191-201). Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press. 1986
Summary:	A chapter from a thesis reporting the results of interviews with 15 MKs. The needs identified were a positive self-image, trust-bond relationships, educational preparation, smooth adjustment from one culture to another and bi-cultural experience.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Parent/child relationships in missionary families.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 64-69). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter describing qualitatively the results of her research visiting 33 missionary locations in Asia talking with 116 people.
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Author:	Pollock, D.
Title:	The re-entry task.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 395-411). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter about re-entry which gives many good, practical things that can be done to help with the process of re-entry. Same as in Pollock (1998) in Bowers, J. M. Raising Resilient MKs; Resources for Caregivers, Parents, and teachers, Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI (pp. 102-110)
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Author:	Richardson, C.
Title:	The resources of the MK.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 412-436). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter showing how God's plan for the individual, the family and the world are parallel, and that family, missionary community, national community and body of Christ are available for MKs.
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Author:	Ferguson, L. N.
Title:	Pre-field training, activities and counseling for candidates and their children.
	New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 48-55). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1986
Summary:	A chapter on early attempts at pre-field training to help families adjust when they enter another culture.
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Author:	Ridley, C. R.
Title:	Cross-cultural counseling in theological context.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 14, 288-297. 1986
Summary:	Another call for consideration of cross-cultural counseling by Christian counselors. The article examines western cultural assumptions, four cross-cultural counseling themes, and five theological implications with respect to these issues.
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Author:	Sharp, L.
Title:	Toward a greater understanding of the real MK: A review of recent research.
	Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 4, 73-78. 1985
Summary:	A summary of research attempting to dispel seven myths about MKs. MKs are not disadvantaged but are an intelligent, normal, well-adjusted and privileged group of young people. Same as O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (pp. 219-228). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Bolyanatz, A. H.
Title:	How we reduced those early cultural surprises.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 21, 266-271. 1985
Summary:	This presents a couple ways of decreasing cultural stress by increasing predictability. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (329-334), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Missionary relationships: Powderkeg or powerhouse?
	Evangelical missions Quarterly, 21, 342-349. 1985
Summary:	A good, short article on conflicts between administration and personnel, and how to address them. Cultural differences between expatriates and expatriates and nationals are also discussed with ways of solving them. The problem with missionary subcultures are also addressed. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (399-406), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. Many of these ideas are also found in Chapter 7 of Foyle (1987) Overcoming missionary stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	Foyle, M.
Title:	Missionary stress and what to do about it.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 21, 32-40. 1985
Summary:	First in a series of articles about stress giving a general introduction to stress. Much of this article is also found in Chapter 1 and other parts of Foyle (1987) Overcoming missionary stress, Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
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Author:	Frederick, C.
Title:	Keys to victory in suffering.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 21, 146-148. 1985
Summary:	A short article giving five suggestions for one to meet serious trials and have victory over them.
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Author:	Pocock, M.
Title:	A recruiter's view of missionary training.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 21, 409-412. 1985
Summary:	An article written by a missionary become recruiter telling of his change in view about what is needed preparation. He specifies the core needed and calls for a flexible approach to achieving that core.
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Author:	Austin, C.
Title:	Missionary repatriation: An introduction to the literature.
	International Bulletin of missionary research, 8, 68-69 1984
Summary:	An article summarizing what was known about re-entry in 1984, with the bibliography organized by source, the type of publication in which it was found or if a result of a graduate degree.
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Author:	Eagle, R. L.
Title:	Positive possibilities of mid-life transitions.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 20, 38-45. 1984
Summary:	An introduction to the mid-life crisis as it applies to missionaries, but takes the position that everyone has a crisis. Gives ways to reduce stress in mid-life and things the mission can do to help. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping Missionaries Grow (203-210), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Britt, W. G.
Title:	Pretraining variables in the prediction of missionary success overseas.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 11, 203-212. 1983
Summary:	A study looking for predictor variables of missionary success. He found 12 variables that accounted for 56 percent of the variance. Cross-validation yielded mixed results. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping Missionaries Grow, Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press (pp. 93-108).
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Author:	Lockerbie, J.
Title:	By ones & by twos: Single and double missionaries.
	Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. 1983
Summary:	An excellent short book primarily aimed at single women missionaries, although it would be valuable reading for married women and men to read as well.
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Author:	White, F.
Title:	Some reflections on the separation phenomenon idiosyncratic to the experience of missionaries and their children.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 11, 181-188. 1983
Summary:	Application of Bowlby's approach emphasizing attachment, separation, and loss to the frequent separations experienced by missionaries and their children. Treats it as a normal phenomenon experienced by everyone undergoing separations
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Author:	Loss, M.
Title:	Culture shock: Dealing with stress in cross-cultural living
	Winona Lake, IN: Light and Life Press. 1983
Summary:	A book about adjusting to life in a different culture. The last two chapters give a very good set of suggestions to first-termers on how to prevent culture stress, and to senior missionaries on how to treat the new kids on the block.
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Author:	Austin, C.
Title:	Reentry stress: The pain of coming home.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 19, 278-287. 1983
Summary:	A very good summary article of what happens in reentry, and the article includes practical suggestions as to how to ease the pain of reentry. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (513-523), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. Also same as in Austin (1986) Cross-Cultural Reentry (123-131) Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press.
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Author:	Dueck, A.
Title:	American psychology in cross-cultural context.
	Journal of Psychology and Theology, 11, 172-180. 1983
Summary:	An article about the effect of culture on the development of a knowledge base. If American psychology reflects science, secularity, technology, capitalism, rationality, pluralism and individualism, is that how we want to be influencing the host culture, or do we want to develop an indigenous psychology?
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Author:	Williams, D. E.
Title:	Assessment of cross-cultural adjustability in missionary candidates: Theoretical, biblical, and practical perspectives.
	Journal of Psychology and Christianity 2(4), 18-24. 1983
Summary:	A proposal for assessment of cross-cultural adjustability. The author discusses the need for it, the characteristics of the apostle Paul as a missionary, and suggests form practical ways it may be developed. Many interesting ideas proposed.
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Author:	Fritz, J.
Title:	Homesick--My Own Story.
	New York: Yearling Press. 1982
Summary:	This book is the story of the author's life growing up in a tumultuous China when foreigners were becoming more and more unpopular. Written for children 8-12 years of age, the book is a Newberry Honor Book and winner of the American Book Award for Children's Fiction.
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Author:	Johnson, C. B.
Title:	The current status of the provision of psychological services in missionary agencies in North America.
	The Bulletin of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, 7(4), 25-27. 1981
Summary:	An 11 item survey of 55 mission agencies shows the use of psychological services by those agencies. The problem of relationships with other missionaries was by far the most frequent problem, and psychology or counseling training was the background of about half of the providers, and 60% were consultants. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (PP. 458-465), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Gibbs, T. A.
Title:	Finding a sense of belonging in your new place.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 16, 159-164. 1980
Summary:	Suggestions of ways to personalize your private environment and public environment to make yourself feel more at home. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (323-328), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press.
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Author:	Wager, R. E.
Title:	Advantages of home instruction.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 16, 23-26. 1980
Summary:	An article written to present the advantages of home schooling, and the reasons why it is successful for missionaries.
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Author:	Bates, G.
Title:	Who is qualified to be called as a missionary?
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 13, 213-217. 1977
Summary:	An article on missionary selection emphasizing that qualifications come before the call.
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Author:	Arndt, J. R.
Title:	Twenty to fifty percent fail to make it--why?
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 12, 141-146. 1976
Summary:	An outline of Stanley Lindquist about how he started caring for missionaries, and how Link Care functioned at the time of the interview.
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Author:	Coots, D. L.
Title:	Don Quixote de la mission: Or, what to do about those new missionary frustrations.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 12, 205-209. 1976
Summary:	A humorously written article about culture shock and what to do about it.
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Author:	Dye, S. F.
Title:	Decreasing fatigue and illness in field-work.
	Missiology: An International Review 2, 79-109. 1974
Summary:	An article presenting applications of Freud's defense mechanisms to the production of cultural stress for missionaries. A good set of ways of dealing with stress is also presented. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (352-377), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Dye, T. W.
Title:	Stress-producing factors in cultural adjustment.
	Missiology: An International Review, 2, 61-77. 1974
Summary:	A good summary factors increasing and decreasing culture stress as well as practical suggestions to decrease it. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (335-351), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author:	Weeks, D.
Title:	A new missionary tells what to expect.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 9, 85-89. 1973
Summary:	An article giving a "stream of consciousness" report of what a two-year missionary has found it like. I contains many suggestions that would be helpful to new missionaries.
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Author:	Scott, W.
Title:	Teams and teamwork.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 7, 111-121. 1971
Summary:	An article about developing teams and working as teams. This is a rather comprehensive article, and makes ample use of scripture.
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Author:	Renich, F. C.
Title:	First-term objectives.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 3, 209-217. 1967
Summary:	An excellent article considering the cultural background of missionaries of the 60's, first-term goals, and first term negatives to be expected.
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Author:	Smalley, W. A.
Title:	Emotional storm signals: The shocks of culture, language, self-discovery.
	Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 2, 146-157. 1966
Summary:	A classic presentation of the cause and course of culture shock. Although old, it is very clearly written and worth reading.
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