A Survey of “Missionary Kids”–Fascinating Even if You’re NOT a Parent

A Survey of “Missionary Kids”–Fascinating Even if You’re NOT a Parent July 23, 2015

but maybe especially interesting for parents seeking to raise their kids as disciples. Missionaries’ children aren’t the only ones facing some of these pressures. Just some really powerful words here about faith and its challenges:

 

You may wonder why I ran this survey. I am an adult MK and, like so many others, “wouldn’t give it up for the world.” In my full-time work, I teach and mentor MKs of all ages and, perhaps most importantly, advocate for them with the missions that send them and the parents who raise them.

I love to emphasize the blessings and assets we derive from growing up “between worlds.” They are legion! But I also see the need to identify the pitfalls of being raised in an international ministry environment. Addressing them is essential to preventing further injury, fostering a healing environment and allowing the wounded to feel known.

more; via Matthew Loftus

 

You may wonder why I ran this survey. I am an adult MK and, like so many others, “wouldn’t give it up for the world.” In my full-time work, I teach and mentor MKs of all ages and, perhaps most importantly, advocate for them with the missions that send them and the parents who raise them.

I love to emphasize the blessings and assets we derive from growing up “between worlds.” They are legion! But I also see the need to identify the pitfalls of being raised in an international ministry environment. Addressing them is essential to preventing further injury, fostering a healing environment and allowing the wounded to feel known.

– See more at: http://michelephoenix.com/survey-for-adult-mks/#sthash.MhGauaxf.dpuf

You may wonder why I ran this survey. I am an adult MK and, like so many others, “wouldn’t give it up for the world.” In my full-time work, I teach and mentor MKs of all ages and, perhaps most importantly, advocate for them with the missions that send them and the parents who raise them.

I love to emphasize the blessings and assets we derive from growing up “between worlds.” They are legion! But I also see the need to identify the pitfalls of being raised in an international ministry environment. Addressing them is essential to preventing further injury, fostering a healing environment and allowing the wounded to feel known.

– See more at: http://michelephoenix.com/survey-for-adult-mks/#sthash.MhGauaxf.dpuf

You may wonder why I ran this survey. I am an adult MK and, like so many others, “wouldn’t give it up for the world.” In my full-time work, I teach and mentor MKs of all ages and, perhaps most importantly, advocate for them with the missions that send them and the parents who raise them. – See more at: http://michelephoenix.com/survey-for-adult-mks/#sthash.MhGauaxf.dpuia Matthew Loftus.

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