Episode 100: Returning Well: A Guide to Thriving After Serving Cross-Culturally
Feb 26, 2019
Melissa Chaplin, author or “Returning Well” helps us understand what it’s like for workers to return “home” after cross-cultural service. Melissa offers insight to churches to help them lovingly care for cross-cultural workers who are re-integrating into life in their passport country.What do you think of this episode?
Melissa Chaplin is in her second decade of serving cross-cultural workers. She is a Professional Certified Coach and serves with the organization Advance Global Coaching. She is the author of Returning Well, a guidebook for cross-cultural workers seeking to thrive back “home” after serving cross-culturally.
Show Notes:
Favorite Episodes Highlighted by Rebecca, Steve and Mags:
- 042: Ministering to those from Shame Honor Cultures – Jayson Georges
- 017: How to Help Without Hurting – Brian Fikkert
- 061: The Strategic Value of Networks in Global Missions – Eldon Porter
- 092: 3 Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation in Missions – Jolene Erlacher
- 093: How Churches Can Build Healthy Relationships With Mission Workers – Part 1 of 2 – Matthew Philip
- 094: How Churches Can Build Healthy Relationships With Mission Workers – Part 2 of 2 – Matthew Philip
- 019: How Can I Know God’s Will for Me? – Rick Reed
Global Missions Podcast Advisory Group:
- Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives
- Crossworld
- Interserve
- SIM
- TEAM
- South America Mission
- Greater Europe Mission
- OMF
Returning Well Book:
Other Mentions:
Residential Debriefing Programs:
- Mission Training International Debriefing and Renewal Program
- TRAIN International ABIDE Program
- Intermissionary Retreats
- Link Care
- Global Member Care Facebook Group
Resources Recommended by Melissa:
- Webinars at Returningwell.com
- The Re-entry Team – Neal Pirolo
- Burn Up or Splash Down – Marion Knell
- Looming Transitions: Starting and Finishing in Cross-Cultural Service – Amy Young
- Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds – David C. Pollock
- Velvet Ashes – Encouragement for Women Serving Overseas
- Rocky Re-entry
Contact Melissa:
Featured Resource:
Resources are provided as recommendations only.
