by jfforde | Apr 7, 2017 | Casual Friday, Fundraising, Missionary Care, Thriving, Transition
I am writing this week from central Asia, in a place that seems to be the international headquarters for the Amalgamated Exhaustion Corporation. I felt this on my last visit back in November, and I feel it again: I’ve never been in the midst of so much worn-outness... by jfforde | Mar 31, 2017 | Casual Friday, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
By the time you read this we will be in central Asia. That means I put this together a bit earlier in the week than usual, so there are a few less links. Rest assured that these are the cream of the crop. I’m sure you’ll find them useful and informative. EVENTS Keep... by jfforde | Mar 24, 2017 | Casual Friday, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
‘Tis the season. No, not that season. The season of exodus from the mission field. For many global workers, as soon as the school year is over, they head back to their passport country for a time of “home assignment.” Are you prepared to interact with them? Many of... 
by jfforde | Mar 17, 2017 | Casual Friday, Thriving, Transition
Years ago a tree surgeon explained to me the difference between systemic care and symptomatic care. To put it simply, systemic treatment deals with the root of problems, not just the manifestations. To truly help our missionary friends thrive in their ministries, we... by jfforde | Mar 10, 2017 | Casual Friday, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
What do they say about March? In like a lion, out like…? We’ve certainly had that first part; we’ll see if the second half comes to pass. Like life on the mission field, you never know what any given day will bring. That’s why it’s good that global workers have...