One of the biggest questions we had before launching to the field, and one of the biggest questions we still get from people preparing to go, is about spiritual warfare. Is it real? What does it look like? How should I respond to it? We are by no means experts on this topic, but this […]
Category: Team Leader Toolbox
Principles, best practices, and tools for missions team leaders.
In Part 1, we discussed what strategy is and is not, and some areas for learning before trying to establish a strategy plan. This post is a step-by-step guide for how to write a strategy plan for your ministry. Creating the strategy plan assumes you have received from God the end vision he has given […]
“Strategy” is a frequently used word in missions leadership, maybe because of the parallels between missions and military situations. It’s often expected that team leaders would be ‘strategic’ in their ministry plans and leadership of their teams. For some leaders, they hear the word ‘strategy plan’ and they get really excited. Others might hear it […]
For missionaries launching to the field, the checklist of tasks to accomplish can feel unending – visas, housing, schooling – the list goes on and on. Not only that, we have learned from experience that cross cultural stress and transition tends to bring out the worst in ourselves. Leaving behind every comfort, support, and relationship […]