10 things Missionaries Should know Don’t let deputation discourage you. When I say that you need to know how to do it, I mean to keep from getting discouraged and giving up. I am not talking about how to learn any number of “marketing angles” to make yourself stand out above the crowd. I believe […]
10. Missionaries tend to forget their health
10 Things Missionaries Forget Health issues specific to living abroad I know that this is an ongoing thing with most people, but I want to address things that are uncommon. I don’t want to talk about basic hygiene or eating right or brushing your teeth. I want to address health issues that are specific to living […]
2. They live under constant scrutiny.
<< Things your Missionaries wish you knew but were afraid to tell you. >> Missionaries live under constant scrutiny Have you ever wondered what a fish feels like in the fishbowl? I imagine, as they swim around they feel a little bit insecure. Their entire life is open for everyone to see. After […]
4. How to live in a different culture
10 things missionaries should know Dealing with Culture Shock Living in a different culture can be quite shocking and even depressing. It is like being an adult who suddenly doesn’t know how to do anything. I mean, do anything as it pertains to basic living. My first night on the field I needed to use the […]
3. How to improvise and adapt
10 things missionaries should know Living in a foreign country depends on your ability to improvise and adapt. If you are a missionary who is going to live in a foreign country, you would be well advised to develop the ability to improvise and adapt. You are going to be in a culture that is […]