Laura Webb presents her masters research findings on how UK churches can provide effective care to independent cross cultural workers they send. She discusses the SPARE-O framework for categories of care: Spiritual, Physical, Actualization, Relational, Emotional, and Organizational.

Key findings include that spiritual and physical care were generally strong, while actualization and organizational care were weaker. Laura recommends filling gaps in care with professional support, keeping mission central in church life, accepting care as the church's responsibility, and releasing the whole church to be involved in missionary care and offers some practical suggestions.

These research findings were part of a larger 'What Are We Learning' conversation cantered around supporting our sent ones and building resilience. Cross cultural workers and sending churches gave their feedback on their experiences and share learning and insights.

You can read more here:

https://www.unreached.network/what-are-we-learning-supporting-our-sent-ones-building-resiliance/

Joy Mammen's short series of reflections on Elijah for the encouragement of cross-cultural workers.

Joy Mammen's short series of reflections on Elijah for the encouragement of cross-cultural workers.

Joy Mammen's short series of reflections on Elijah for the encouragement of cross-cultural workers.

Joy Mammen's short series of reflections on Elijah for the encouragement of cross-cultural workers.

Joy Mammen's short series of reflections on Elijah for the encouragement of cross-cultural workers.

As a community of movement-minded people, we live in a constant tension between ‘settledness’ and ‘unsettledness.’ How do we prophetically respond to this tension of coming and going, temporary and permanent, ebb and flow as the people of God? 

Ruth shared with us at the Unreached Network UK Gathering, July 2024. Read the full blog here.

https://www.unreached.network/a-pilgrim-mindset/

To connect with the Unreached Network for resources, training, connection and mutual learning, visit www.unreached.network.

You can find out more about the work of the Unreached Network at www.unreached.network

You can find out more about the work of Bethany Children's Trust at www.bethanychildrenstrust.org.uk

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