Katie Crawford & Joann Price share with us about how to serve and care for others wherever you are today.

ABOUT KATIE CRAWFORD & JOANN PRICE:

Katie Crawford has been passionate about supporting missionaries and pastoral care for years. She had a vision when she was 19 on a mission trip about a place where people focused on doing God's Kingdom work could come for refreshment. Sound familiar? Friends with the Prices for over 20 years, in fact they first met at a retreat for a youth group at the former Son Lodge which is now Sanctuary Inn. Katie used to dream with the Prices around her fire pit about a place where missionaries could come to be refreshed and restored to ministry. She started praying for the Lord to bring the funds and property to make this ministry happen. Katie has a B.S. from Multnomah Bible College in Bible and Theology with a minor in Women's Ministries. Katie has worked at Nike for 25 years. She is currently a Global Process Director. She loves working with international teams and visiting countries and cultures beyond the US.

Steven and Joann Price have been in ministry for many years including time overseas and in local church ministry. For ten years they directed the residential ministry of the WorldView Center in Portland before starting up Sanctuary Inn in 2016.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• Women of Welcome
• L'Abri (New Expanded Edition)

Ruth helps us understand the importance of caring for leaders serving globally.

ABOUT RUTH:

Ruth’s life goal is to know Christ and make Him known. She grew up in Nigeria. Her parents were involved in cross-cultural ministry in Nigeria. By grade 8, she knew with certainty that she, too, would be involved in cross-cultural work in some way. At the end of grade 10, having tired of boarding school, she asked her parents if she could live with her Grandparents in Canada. They welcomed her in and helped her adjust to life in Canada. At the age of 27 her parents were killed in a motor vehicle accident in Canada. This loss greatly affected her life and gave her an empathy for others who have faced unexpected life-altering losses.

Later she joined an international organization and has worked in Liberia, Kenya, and South Africa – doing urban church planting, member care, hospitality, and discipleship. For the last 12 years she has enjoyed the privilege of encouraging teams and leaders in many different countries in both Asia and Africa. Besides her family, her favourite people are cross-cultural workers and their children. Discipleship, mentoring, coaching, and encouraging God’s workers are some of her delights in life. Investing in leaders today, so they can face the challenges of tomorrow, brings her joy.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits For Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead by Marcus Warner, Jim Wilder
• The Pandora Problem: Facing Narcissism in Leaders & Ourselves by E. James Wilder
• Born Crucified (Moody Classics) by L E Maxwell
• The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership by Steven B. Sample

Kenneth & Ellen unpack the challenging reality of the need for us to safeguard TCKs in our broken world.

ABOUT KENNETH & ELLEN:

Kenneth and Ellen have been living and working in SE Asia for the past 19 years. They are both trained forensic interviewers of children and have participated in numerous responses to the alleged harm of kids and vulnerable adults in the mission world. This harm includes all types of abuse and neglect. Kenneth and Ellen also love Sanctuary Inn!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• CSPN.org
• “Too Small to Ignore” by Wes Stafford
• From Darkness to Light - D2L.org

To contact Kenneth & Ellen regarding safeguarding questions: [email protected]

Neil Miller shares with us the simple yet profound concept of learning to listen to God.

ABOUT NEIL MILLER:

Neil Miller is a professional engineer who runs a tech start-up company in Asia, writes books, and prays for people every chance he gets. Although he is a credentialed minister, he believes that you don’t have to be a pastor or priest to heal the sick or hear God’s voice. He holds degrees from the University of Waterloo and Tyndale Seminary. In addition, he has more than two decades of experience working in Asia in both the non-profit and business sectors. Reach out to him through the Contact Us page of https://listeningtogod.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• What if Listening to God was Easy by Neil Miller
• Can You Hear Me? (2012): Tuning in to the God Who Speaks by Brad Jersak
• A Guide for Listening and Inner-Healing Prayer: Meeting God in the Broken Places by Rusty Rustenbach
• How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig
• Walking with God: How to Hear His Voice by John Eldredge

Anna Hampton explores the topic of danger and risk management in cross-cultural work.

ABOUT ANNA HAMPTON:

For the past fifteen years Anna Hampton and her husband Neal have served with Barnabas International in pastoral care and as risk specialists. They focus on serving those who work in the most dangerous places of the world.

Anna shares God’s Word interwoven with personal experiences from living and working for a decade in war-torn Afghanistan and from almost thirty years of global ministry experiences traveling in almost seventy countries.

She writes with realism and depth from her own trials of facing overwhelming obstacles with faith and joy while also living in extremist environments for almost two decades while raising three young children.

She is the author of Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk (2nd Ed, WCP 2024), Facing Fear: The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution (2023), and presently writing Facing Persecution: The Ethics and Spirituality of Loving Your Enemies. She contributed to the 2-day Risk Assessment and Management (RAM) Training that Neal wrote based on Facing Danger, which they have facilitated globally and has been translated into multiple languages.

Anna holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership (Bethel University), and a Doctor of Religious Studies (Trinity Theological Seminary). She writes at https://theologyofrisk.com and @theology.of.risk.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• Theology of Risk
• Facing Danger (Second Edition): A Guide through Risk by Anna Hampton
• Facing Fear: The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution by Anna Hampton

Jon Taylor unpacks the power and purpose of Coaching to transform lives.

ABOUT JON TAYLOR:

After taking part in Coaching Mission International's first coach training in 2009, Jon's passion to see transformation in people's lives was fueled when he saw the power of coaching to help people get unstuck, grow and thrive. His missions experiences include living in Zimbabwe for one year with his family when he was a child, and leading short-term mission trips to Guinea, Mexico and Kenya. He previously had 24 years experience in local church pastoral ministry and accepted the call to become Executive Director of CMI in 2018. He and his wife June live in Arizona, near their 2 adult sons and their families.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• “Christian Coaching, Second Edition: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality” by Gary Collins

• Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills, and Heart of a Christian Coach

• Coaching Mission International

Denise Beck shares about the needs and realities of women serving cross-culturally around the world.

ABOUT DENISE BECK:

Denise Beck is the executive director of Velvet Ashes. Shaped by her years in S. Sudan, Denise’s heart grew for women who take the unknown and carve out beauty in all its forms. When she was introduced to Velvet Ashes, she found a place that celebrated that beauty as well. Serving with Velvet Ashes she seeks to provide connection and courage for women in their cross-cultural lives and it has been another reminder of the beautiful gifts God gives.  Her favorite places to be are anywhere her 4 kids are, next to her husband no matter what country, and anywhere that gets her close to the feet of Jesus.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• “Yet We Still Hope: Stories of Courage from Women Serving Around the World” by Velvet Ashes

• “Sacred Siblings” by Sue Eenigenburg and Suzy Grumelot

• Sacred Siblings Webinar

• Anything by Amy Young and Sue Eenigenburg

• Mobilizing Gen Z: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Age of Missions by Jolene Erlacher and Katy White

• Permission To Mourn: Engaging with Culture, Story and Scripture in a Quest for Healing with Hope by Ruth Potinu

• “Silencing the Lambs” webinar

Bret Taylor & Sheryl O’Bryan share about the care and support they provide for missionary kids as they return to their passport country.

ABOUT BRET TAYLOR & SHERYL O’BRYAN:

Bret Taylor is the President of Interaction International and creator of the Adaptable TCK Model. He’s spent over 25 years serving Third Culture Kids, starting as a chaplain for MKs in Kenya and later leading the Youth and Family Ministry at JAARS. He chairs the MK Caregiver’s Summit and helps lead the International TCK Conference. Bret lives in North Carolina with his wife Mindy, has visited 33 countries, and swears by In-N-Out burgers.

Sheryl O'Bryan grew up in New York (state) and always wanted to be a TCK. Her parents were uncooperative in this venture. She graduated from Wheaton College with a double major of French and History (but not necessarily French history). In 2019 she completed her M.A. in human services counseling with a focus on life coaching from Liberty University.

Sheryl began working with TCKs in 1988 at the International Christian Academy in Cote d'Ivoire; A civil war forced her to evacuate in 2002. She then moved to her sending organization's home office and served as the TCK care and education specialist until 2018. Later that year, she joined Interaction International where she serves in a variety of capacities. Her favorite moments are always when she works directly with TCKs.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• Interaction International
• Among Worlds Blog
• Transit Lounge
• TCK Connect• MuKappa

• Faith on the Move: A Devotional for MK/TCK Teens in Cross-Cultural Transition- 30 day devotional by Interaction International
• The Grief Tower: A Practical Guide to Processing Grief with Third Culture Kids by Lauren Wells
• Swirly by Sara Saunders and Matthew Pierce

Eric gives us insight into the changing world of Global Missions; the challenges and blessings that it holds.

ABOUT ERIC:

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Josh & Risa Hobson share about their ministry of hospitality and missionary care located in Portugal.

ABOUT JOSH & RISA HOBSON:

Josh and Risa Hobson are missionaries with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) who currently provide member care through Lado a Lado Ministries’ retreat center in Portugal, where they live with their family. Their mission is to walk alongside Christian workers with authenticity and compassion, providing a safe space with opportunities for rest, growth, care in community, and reconnection with God.

Josh worked as a chef for over 20 years, with the last 15 years as a culinary instructor at a cooking school. His passion for learning all sorts of different cuisines and dishes allow him to prepare a variety of food for our guests. He also has extensive experience in working with dietary needs and restrictions. Working for over 18 years in church plants, Josh also has experience leading groups and helping men with accountability. He is gifted in listening and debriefing.

Risa is a licensed professional counselor with over two decades of experience in church ministries, education, and counseling. She has specialized training in utilizing the Seeking Safety trauma recovery model, which includes support groups specifically developed for ministry workers. Risa grew up as a third culture kid and is super passionate both personally and professionally about helping workers and their families thrive in cross-cultural settings.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

• Risa Hobson Counseling

• Lado a Lado

• Harry Hoffman “How to Grow a Member Care Department”

• Seeking Safety (trauma care)

• Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds - by Ruth E. Van Reken, David C. Pollock, Michael V. Pollock