In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle welcomes back Christine Paterson, co-founder of FieldPartner International, to discuss critical aspects of missionary life that the church needs to know.

From her extensive experience in cross-cultural work, Christine shares the vital importance of self-awareness and support systems for missionaries. The episode explores common challenges such as culture shock, the hidden struggles of missionary work, and the role of sending churches in providing effective support.

Christine also introduces concepts like the Johari Window for self-awareness and the necessity of both cross-cultural training and robust discipleship. Practical advice is given on maintaining strong communication and relationships between missionaries and their support teams back home.

Listen and find answers to:

• Why is awareness so important in missionary work and for the sending church?
• What are some of the major challenges missionaries face?
• Why do missionaries end up in the back row in church?
• What is the 3-minute rule?
• How can you be a good sending church?
• What can the church teach people to help them support missionaries?

Grow your understanding and find out as an individual and as a church what you can do to take on the vital role of supporting missionaries so they can be as effective as possible!

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle has been a believer for over 37 years, involved in full-time Christian ministry for 35 years in six countries on three continents, and is a master of transition and cross-cultural expert. Originally from the UK, Rev. Dr. Michelle has a doctorate degree in ministry (D.Min) with specialisms in Cross Cultural Mission and Natural Health & Nutrition and is ordained by Church For The Nations, Phoenix, USA. With huge experience of personal trauma, she is certified in grief, crisis and trauma counselling and Animal-Assisted-Therapy & Activities (AAT/AAA), is a trauma awareness trainer, and a C-PTSD survivor. She is author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’, printed in English and Mandarin Chinese and endorsed by US traumatologist and author, the late Dr H Norman Wright, formerly one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, speaker, truth-teller, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, and has a passion for natural, healthy living and seeing people’s lives improved. She homeschooled her three children, has ten grandchildren, is an artist, dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and it is recommended that you speak to your GP, doctor, or health professional of your choice regarding any medical concerns you may have.

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Growing in Cultural Intelligence

In a globalised world, we all need to be able to connect with people from other cultures. This course is aimed at church and NGO leaders as well as ordinary church members and aims to help us all understand our own culture better. This in turn will open the door for authentic and effective connection with others who are ‘different'.

https://learn.fieldpartner.org/

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