Untrained. Unqualified. Unconventional.
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and my, my, is it ever true. I would like to think that had I known then what I know now, I would have embarked on this overseas life a little less reserved, much more objective, and way more prepared. But there is a part of me that wonders […]
Preparing Your Perspective
Preparing to move to the field felt a bit like pregnancy and childbirth to me, especially in comparison to the birth of my oldest child. I realized a little too late that you can read all the books, engage in training and forms of preparation but there are aspects you are not equipped for until […]
Training Women Well for the Long Haul
Most training for overseas work is front-loaded. This makes sense logistically – people are still located in their home countries and can attend conferences or counseling sessions. There is no need to plan around time zones. It makes sense professionally and emotionally because staff are about to leap into the unknown and being well-prepared for […]
This Week’s Theme: Women and Training
We are continuing our series on our experiences as women in cross-cultural work! Some of us went through weeks of pre-field training, months of interning or classes, or years of Bible college before ever setting foot on a plane or packing up our lives for overseas work. Did you feel equipped as you headed to […]