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Introduction You are valued as a woman in SEND Challenges will come – count on it How will you handle the challenges you face? Goal – prepare to thrive!TRANSCRIPT
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Thriving as Missionary Women
in SEND
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Thriving as Missionary Women
in SEND
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Introduction
• You are valued as a woman in SEND• Challenges will come – count on it• How will you handle the challenges you face?• Goal – prepare to thrive!
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Expectations
Table Discussion
• What do you expect will be your greatest challenge and greatest joy on the field where you are heading?
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Balance
Challenge #1
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Tips to Thrive…1. Find Balance whenever possible, but know
you will have to work at it!
• Looks different for everyone• Set priorities• Why do we as women so often overcommit?• How do you know when you need to reevaluate
your schedule?
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Tips to thrive…2. Rest Principle– Acknowledge this scriptural principle– Give yourself permission– Learn to practice inner rest during busy times
“The inner rest that He has called us to is theSabbath of the heart that should happen 24/7.”
Jill Briscoe
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Tips to thrive…How can I maintain balance in a
demanding ministry?
1. Evaluate regularly2. Be accountable to someone3. Guard your quiet times, etc.
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Loneliness
Challenge #2
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Table discussion
Brainstorm women in the Bible who were lonely
How did they deal with loneliness? Or did they?
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What can we do to help us move through times of loneliness in our life?
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Tips to thrive…
1. Accept the fact that loneliness WILL come2. Develop cross-cultural friendships - PRAY3. Learn to say “I’m lonely”4. Be intentional – reach out to others5. Know yourself – how many friends do you
need?
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Adapting to the Culture
Challenge #3
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As a woman, what might be some difficulties you will face adapting to your new culture?
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Tips to thrive…1. Learn how to share hospitality in your new
culture2. Dress appropriately3. Learn appropriate ways to share your faith
as a woman4. Learn how to prepare food/shop in your new
country
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Fear of Unknown
Challenge #4
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Table Discussion
Share some of the fears you have about living in your new culture
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Tips to thrive…
1. Spend time in the Word, memorize Scripture
2. Verbalize, don’t dwell
3. Plan for the “what ifs” ahead of time
4. Change the “what if” to “even if”
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Realistic Ministry
Expectations
Challenge #5
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Tips to thrive…Recognize that “ministry” may look different
than you might expect: Be flexible!
• caring for family /hospitality• Shopping with a national friend• Language study• Prayer for people
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