Ep. 34 - First Term Challenges and Joys
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Description
The first term in global ministry is filled with challenges, joys and more challenges! Some of those challenges we know about; others are unexpected because you can’t cover everything in pre-field training. Join Nica as she shares her first-term experiences and how God met her during lots of rain, some flooding and language learning. She talks about the importance of grace for yourself and leaning on God to face whatever comes your way. If you are a member of a sending church or someone preparing to go, listen in for a realistic picture of what that first term is like. You will be challenged and encouraged as you hear of God’s faithfulness no matter where we serve.
Resources
What to Know Before Your First Long-Term Mission Trip by Ken Midkiff
Tips For Your First Year by Amy Young
Getting Started: Making the Most of Your First Year in Cross-Cultural Service by Amy Young
Guest Bios
Nica and James and have just celebrated their first anniversary of life in Southeast Asia, serving with World Team. They are currently in their language and culture learning phase of ministry, with the ultimate goal of sharing the gospel among an unreached people group.
In their free time, they enjoy playing board games with their two kids Mirah (6) and Theo (4), going on family walks, playing the Wii U together and drinking bubble tea. James participates in a weekly board game night with his friends, and Nica enjoys baking sourdough anything. Her current obsession is bagels.
Episode Links Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify
Description
The first term in global ministry is filled with challenges, joys and more challenges! Some of those challenges we know about; others are unexpected because you can’t cover everything in pre-field training. Join Nica as she shares her first-term experiences and how God met her during lots of rain, some flooding and language learning. She talks about the importance of grace for yourself and leaning on God to face whatever comes your way. If you are a member of a sending church or someone preparing to go, listen in for a realistic picture of what that first term is like. You will be challenged and encouraged as you hear of God’s faithfulness no matter where we serve.
Resources
What to Know Before Your First Long-Term Mission Trip by Ken Midkiff
Tips For Your First Year by Amy Young
Getting Started: Making the Most of Your First Year in Cross-Cultural Service by Amy Young
Guest Bios
Nica and James and have just celebrated their first anniversary of life in Southeast Asia, serving with World Team. They are currently in their language and culture learning phase of ministry, with the ultimate goal of sharing the gospel among an unreached people group.
In their free time, they enjoy playing board games with their two kids Mirah (6) and Theo (4), going on family walks, playing the Wii U together and drinking bubble tea. James participates in a weekly board game night with his friends, and Nica enjoys baking sourdough anything. Her current obsession is bagels.
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