Ethne » Member Care http://www.ethne.net Reaching the Unreached Fri, 17 May 2013 23:40:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 2) Refreshment for Missionary Caregivers — http://www.ethne.net/general/2-refreshment-for-missionary-caregivers-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/2-refreshment-for-missionary-caregivers-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:58:47 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7482 “Shelters from the Wind” is the theme this year for the Pastor To Missionaries Conference.  This conference, October 4-7, 2011, is a retreat worth attending for those who give of themselves to those serving on the front lines.  This year’s location is at beautiful Glorietta Conference Center outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. Speakers include Dr. Steve Sweatman of Mission Training Internatonal and Bible teacher, Bill Tell, of the Navigators. More information, and registration, is available at the Barnabas International website,

 

http://barnabas.org/ptm.php

 

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/2-refreshment-for-missionary-caregivers-%e2%80%94/feed 0 6) Toward a Global Community of Mission Information Workers — http://www.ethne.net/general/6-toward-a-global-community-of-mission-information-workers-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/6-toward-a-global-community-of-mission-information-workers-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:54:30 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7490 Larry, Stephanie and Chris have formed a task force to work toward the creation of a global community of mission information workers.  The purpose of this community is to strengthen and encourage those who work to help the task of world evangelization through strategic information and to promote sharing of information and resources.

 

In July, the first edition of their bulletin “Correct Me If I’m Wrong” went out to over 300 people involved in mission information ministries around the world. If you’d like to read it, click on the following link:

 

http://www.globalcmiw.net/resources/cmiw-bulletin-v1n1-2011-07.pdf

 

If you want to be included in the distribution of future bulletins, please drop an Email to

cmiwatworksmaildotnet

 

Thoughts, comments, suggestions, please click on “Comment” below.

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/6-toward-a-global-community-of-mission-information-workers-%e2%80%94/feed 0 3) Member Care Conference You Won’t Want to Miss — http://www.ethne.net/general/3-member-care-conference-you-won%e2%80%99t-want-to-miss-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/3-member-care-conference-you-won%e2%80%99t-want-to-miss-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:57:39 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7436 Be sure to check this conference out soon because early registration and reduced fee end Sept. 15. Slated for Nov. 7-11 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, this conference is designed to better equip missionaries to care for the relational, emotional, and spiritual needs of each other. It’s designed for member care workers, team leaders, and anyone working with missionaries. Participants will learn better listening and pastoral care skills and become more aware of global member care issues. Learn more at…

 

http://www.missionary-care.org/missionary-conference.html

 

The conference is being staged by Caring for Others. Learn more about what their ministry to workers at…

 

http://www.missionary-care.org/missionary-training.html

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/3-member-care-conference-you-won%e2%80%99t-want-to-miss-%e2%80%94/feed 0 1) “What Missionaries Ought to Know” Revised: Free Download — http://www.ethne.net/general/1-%e2%80%9cwhat-missionaries-ought-to-know%e2%80%9d-revised-free-download-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/1-%e2%80%9cwhat-missionaries-ought-to-know%e2%80%9d-revised-free-download-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:59:19 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7375 Ron Koteskey added three more chapters to “What Missionaries Ought to Know…” this summer, so the e-book now has 52 chapters. It is also now available for your E-reader in both MOBI (Kindle) and EPUB (Nook and others) formats.  If you have an old edition with less than 52 chapters or want an E-reader format, you can download them FREE at:

 

http://www.missionarycare.com/ebook.htm#ought_to_know

 

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/1-%e2%80%9cwhat-missionaries-ought-to-know%e2%80%9d-revised-free-download-%e2%80%94/feed 0 6) Updated “Wellness Checklist” Helps You Track Member Care — http://www.ethne.net/general/6-updated-%e2%80%9cwellness-checklist%e2%80%9d-helps-you-track-member-care-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/6-updated-%e2%80%9cwellness-checklist%e2%80%9d-helps-you-track-member-care-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:54:53 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7386 Phil from MAF recently updated his Wellness Checklist. See our past reference to this handy-dandy member care tool at…

 

http://www.brigada.org/2011/05/29_7227#more-7227

 

Now you can download an updated version of the tool at…

 

http://www.brigada.org/files/wellnesschecklist-101.xlsx

 

This new version is improved in several ways, including the fact that it’s now easier to print-and-carry (so you can work in the field without a computer, if needed). I can’t figure out a reason why on-field member care workers would *not* want to use this tool to assist cross-cultural workers (of all kinds) in adapting and living effectively overseas. It’s exceptionally well done. Thanks Phil!

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/6-updated-%e2%80%9cwellness-checklist%e2%80%9d-helps-you-track-member-care-%e2%80%94/feed 0 2) We Could All Learn a Thing or Two (or more!) from this one – http://www.ethne.net/general/2-we-could-all-learn-a-thing-or-two-or-more-from-this-one-%e2%80%93 http://www.ethne.net/general/2-we-could-all-learn-a-thing-or-two-or-more-from-this-one-%e2%80%93#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:58:58 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7345 This missionary care ministry, Caring for Others,

 

http://www.missionary-care.org.

 

For example, click on “Resources” at that URL and feast your eyes on all the options. It’s as if the author has offered up an entire feast of member care initiatives. Top notch.

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/2-we-could-all-learn-a-thing-or-two-or-more-from-this-one-%e2%80%93/feed 0 1) Free Five-Lesson Team-building Course Seems Top-Notch – http://www.ethne.net/general/1-free-five-lesson-team-building-course-seems-top-notch-%e2%80%93 http://www.ethne.net/general/1-free-five-lesson-team-building-course-seems-top-notch-%e2%80%93#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 03:59:13 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7171 I love it when God reveals quality coursework from quality writers for a quality purpose. “Training for Team Resiliency” is a five-lesson course that does exactly that. To top it all off, this course is free. What’s more, it’s an online course that you and your team can tackle from any location in the world, from Afghanistan or Zanzibar. Developed by Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell, Member Care Associates, this course will take you through Team Characteristics, Health/Dysfunction, Team Leaders, Team Building/Conflict, and Summary-Applications. Find it at…

 

http://nixty.com/courses/readSyllabus?course_id=1183

 

You’ll have to register at Nixty.com if you haven’t already. By the way, in case you’re wondering, the Chronicle of Higher Education recently did a big review on Nixty (July 23, 2010) and found it to be a great help as a “do it yourself” website for online course construction. So, once again, we’re grateful to Kelly and Michèle!

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/1-free-five-lesson-team-building-course-seems-top-notch-%e2%80%93/feed 0 9) Abide Reentry and Renewal Retreat with TRAIN International — http://www.ethne.net/general/9-abide-reentry-and-renewal-retreat-with-train-international-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/9-abide-reentry-and-renewal-retreat-with-train-international-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 03:51:35 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7196 Remaining Abide dates in 2011 are: August 1-5; October 17-21 in Joplin, MO. The cost is $395/adult (contact TRAIN for kids’ rates). If you have returned from overseas service to stay or for home service, you will benefit from this retreat. Abide gives you tools to process your experiences and incorporate lessons learned in appropriate ways so you can tell your story well and move forward with joy into your next season of ministry, whether at home or abroad. For more information, call Mark at 417-621-8962 or visit

 

http://www.traininternational.com

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/9-abide-reentry-and-renewal-retreat-with-train-international-%e2%80%94/feed 0 2) Free Member Care Resources that never mention “Missionaries” — http://www.ethne.net/general/2-free-member-care-resources-that-never-mention-%e2%80%9cmissionaries%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%94 http://www.ethne.net/general/2-free-member-care-resources-that-never-mention-%e2%80%9cmissionaries%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%94#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 03:58:13 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=7131 If you know people serving in sensitive areas, these books and brochures may be helpful to them. You can send your friends the link below, or you can download particular resources yourself and send those books or brochures as attachments.  This site is openly Christian and quotes Scripture, but it never uses words such as “missionary” or “missions.” The website has 9 books, each in the following formats: .pdf, .doc, .zip, .mobi (for Kindle) and, .epub (for other E-readers, such as Nook or Sony).  It also has 70 brochures, each available in the following formats: .pdf and .doc.  You can’t beat the price–everything is free.  Find it at…

 

http://www.crossculturalworkers.com/

 

(Hats off to GO International for making available these and other resources! GO International is also a great friend and partner of Brigada.)

]]> http://www.ethne.net/general/2-free-member-care-resources-that-never-mention-%e2%80%9cmissionaries%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%94/feed 0 1) Use This Photo Fact File to Teach about Mental Health – http://www.ethne.net/general/1-use-this-photo-fact-file-to-teach-about-mental-health-%e2%80%93 http://www.ethne.net/general/1-use-this-photo-fact-file-to-teach-about-mental-health-%e2%80%93#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:59:39 +0000 brigtoday http://www.brigada.org/?p=6970 Member Care specialists, Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell, recently referred us to a web page that teaches about mental health issues around the world, complete with pictures. It’s almost something one could use, with just a little tweaking, as a CHE (Community Health Evangelism) tool. Either way, it’s free for the learning at…

 

http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/mental_health/mental_health_facts/en/index.htmlx

 

(Note that this URL will ‘wrap.’ One option: Use the link below to find this item on the web at Brigada. The link there will work.) Thanks Kelly and Michèle!)

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