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Campbell, M.
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Making adjustments favorably.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 31-55).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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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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Graybill, R. A.
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Emotional straight talk.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 123-163).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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A chapter considering the emotional needs of women including sections on those needs unique to single and married women, along with ways to address those emotional needs.
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Collard, D. B.
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Helping finishers bridge the gap.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 177-184).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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A chapter offering an overview of the "Finishers" movement followed by some specific considerations for women who are planning to go to the mission field in their second-half of life.
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Kraft, M. G.
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Frontline women.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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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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Kraft, M. G.
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Distinctly female.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 7-20).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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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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McAllister, L. A
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Road blocks and improvements.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 56-74).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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A chapter summarizing qualitative research conducted in the mid 1990s for a PhD dissertation on constraints encountered in ministry.
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Collard, D. B.
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Dealing with loss.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 75-80).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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A short, very personal, chapter about grief and loss, giving the basics of recovery from the loss.
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Kraft, M. G.
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High alert to Enemy attacks.
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Frontline women: Negotiating crosscultural issues in ministry (pp. 185-207).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2003
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This chapter is a brief introduction to spiritual warfare to enable women to be more award of the spiritual battle going on and what to do about it. Missionary women are in a war zone behind enemy lines and are targets of an unseen Enemy.
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Author: |
S. L.
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The uninvited.
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Women of the Harvest,
September/October.
2003
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This is an article about being asked to leave a group (Bible study), the expected reactions and what one can do when this happens.
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Fernando, A.
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Joy and sacrifice in the Lord.
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Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 223-236).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2002
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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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Stringham, E. M.
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The reacculturation of missionary families: A dynamic theory.
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 165-171).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002
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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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Taylor, G.
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A theological perspective on missionary care.
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 55-62).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002
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In this chapter a theology of care brings the grace and freedom of God into the experience of those who serve in harsh circumstances as Christians care for one another.
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Donovan, K.
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Growing through stress.
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Berrien Springs, MI: Institute of World Mission
2002
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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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Crawford, N.
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Missionary women speak.
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp.137-146 ).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002
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This chapter presents research on the roles of women and the positive and negative factors reported by both married and single women. Implications are given for the ethos of the mission agency, placement of personnel, and training.
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Graybill, R. A.
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Serving Single.
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 147-152).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002
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This chapter considers the blessings and challenges of single missionaries, particularly women. The goal is for single missionaries to give their best in faithful, effective, fulfilling and joyful service.
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Author: |
Wyse, B.
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What I wish my parents knew!
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 239-251),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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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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Neigh, M.
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Bitterness: The hidden time-bomb.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 305-316),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An excellent article considering the causes, results, and solutions of bitterness, as well as including preventive measures and a discussion of the need for an adequate theology of forgiveness. Includes much very personal sharing. Same as in Interact December, 1997, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-7.
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Neigh, M.
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New Issues facing Today's TCKs.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 197-210),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article on issues facing adolescents as they serve with their parents, including suggestions for resolving those issues. Same as in Interact October, 1999, Vol. 8, No. 1. pp. 1-4 and February, 2000, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 6-10.
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Author: |
Tebbe, B.
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When will you be home?
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
37, 428-433.
2001
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An article filled with practical suggestions about living with the separations caused by today's mobile ministry situations faced by most missionaries.
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Author: |
Pirolo, N.
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The reentry team: Caring for your returning missionaries.
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San Diego, CA: Emmaus Road International
2000
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A book written for the local church about reentry containing many stories written anonymously by missionaries each analyzed relative to 9 factors relative to length of time for reentry, 9 areas of life experience, 5 reentry behavior patterns, 6 areas in which missionaries need care, and 5 scriptural-based steps to full integration. Excellent for missionaries as well as local church mission committees.
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Author: |
Wyse, B.
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What I wish my parents knew. (Part Two)
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Interact.
February, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 1-5.
2000
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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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Neigh, M.
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New Issues facing Today's TCKs. (Part Two)
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Interact.
February, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 6-10.
2000
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An article on issues facing adolescents as they serve with their parents, including suggestions for resolving those issues. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 197-210). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Wyse, B.
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What I wish my parents knew. (Part One)
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Interact.
October, Vol. 8, No. 1. pp. 14-17.
1999
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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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Murray, G.
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Missionaries' temptations.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
34, 66-68.
1998
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A brief article warning of the lack of immunity to temptation on the field, especially In the areas of honesty and sexuality. Also includes suggestions for avoiding sin.
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Larson, J. M.
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Transitions and the TCK.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 72-84).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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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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Wickstrom, D. L.
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Emotional and behavioral patterns of adult MKs.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 154-163).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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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: |
McGill, B.
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On-site orientation programs.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 368-371).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter describing what is needed in a good orientation program for MK school staff on-site, especially if there has not been an adequate pre-field orientation. Same as in Interact, December, 1995
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Neigh, M.
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Bitterness: The hidden time bomb.
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Interact.
December, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-7.
1997
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An excellent article considering the causes, results, and solutions of bitterness, as well as including preventive measures and a discussion of the need for an adequate theology of forgiveness. Includes much very personal sharing. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 305-316). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
McGill, B.
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What's important in orientation programs?
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Interact.
December, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 12-13.
1995
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An article describing what is needed in a good orientation program for MK school staff on-site, especially if there has not been an adequate pre-field orientation. Same as in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 368-371). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author: |
Fowler, R.
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Deciding about boarding school.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 215-219).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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A chapter giving factors to consider in deciding whether to use a boarding school or not and some primary areas where children in the dorm may need help.
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Long, M. W.
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The cult appeal: Is the MK susceptible or immune?
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 372-386).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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A chapter pointing out that MKs are prime targets for cults along with suggestions for preventing MKs from joining cults.
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Moss, L.
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Loneliness and life adjustment.
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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
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A brief chapter about reentry with suggestions for caregivers.
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Barnes, G.
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Transitional missionary kids.
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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
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Three missionary kids while still in or very near their reentry share some of the things they have experienced
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Pollock, D.
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Being a third-culture kid: A profile.
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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
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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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Echerd, P.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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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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Echerd, P.
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Planning for MK nurture. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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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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Schubert, E.
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Depression and suicide.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 127-148).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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A chapter about depression and suicide in adults, adolescents and children. Since it was written in the 1980s, it is somewhat dated.
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Powell, J.
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Personal integration: Blending transition, learning, and relationships.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp.38-45).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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The emphasis in this article is on personal integration, in a context of Erikson's stages of development.
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Author: |
Douglas, T.
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Wanted! More single men
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
24, 62-66.
1988
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An article calling for more single men to become missionaries. Fewer and fewer single men are becoming missionaries, while Jesus and Paul were single male missionaries, so it is definitely not unbiblical
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Foyle, M.
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Overcoming missionary stress.
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Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
1987
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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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McBurney, L.
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Counseling Christian Workers.
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Waco, TX: Word.
1986
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A book about counseling all Christian workers, but containing some sections specifically about missionaries, and all of the more general material is relevant to missionaries. The author is a psychiatrist who had counseled hundreds of Christian workers at Marble Retreat in Colorado over a dozen years, so the text is filled with scores of real-life examples. A very practical, sound book.
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