Pioneers USA weighs in on your first year there: How will you wish you’d spent it?
While you’re at it, don’t miss this wise post from A Life Overseas: Tips For Your First Year.
Elizabeth Spencer writes, “It is easy to get burnt out while living overseas. I know that, you know that, but are we doing enough to make sure we don’t get burnt out? The answer for me is almost always ‘no.'” Here, she offers wise advice to create longevity and health in your global work–reminding us all that there are many things, but only one is important (Luke 10:41-42).
“…and more people who aspire to the office of elder,” asserts 9 Marks’ Dayton Hartman. Writing more specifically to pastors, Hartman’s words about his own path to pastorship has wise words for those of us thinking about going overseas, as overseers (see what I did there?). If you think you’re ready for a leadership role, make sure to check this one out.
He explains, “I thought the biblical qualifications for elders were easily met the moment I experienced a subjective calling from God.
“I was wrong.” Check out more of his thoughts here. And you might consider our free self-assessments for global work readiness, especially part III.
After seven years on staff with Cru, Janel and her husband packed up their family of six to--yup, Go. Serve. Love in Uganda with Engineering Ministries International (EMI). EMI focuses on poverty relief and development, providing structural design and construction management for Christian organizations in the developing world. After 5.5 years there in East Africa, Janel and her family recently schlepped back to the U.S., where they keep working on behalf of the poor. She writes and loves on her family from Colorado. You can find more of her ideas for practical spirituality and loving each other at AGenerousGrace.com.