Global Member Care Volume 3: Stories and Strategies for Staying the Course
Ebook
Supporting Mission Among All Peoples
Global Member Care (Volume 3): Stories and Strategies for Staying the Course is part of ongoing efforts over the past thirty years to shape and support the field of member care in mission. Blending case studies, personal narratives, and strategic insights from forty-four experienced colleagues from around the world, it offers an extensive look at member care approaches in various settings. This volume also highlights the importance of collaboration and cultural sensitivity in supporting vulnerable populations subject to conflicts, corruption, and poverty, particularly in Least-Reached Peoples and Places (LPPs).
This book is a crucial resource for mission workers, senders, and anyone supporting the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of mission personnel. Its blend of inspiration and pragmatism, combined with both global and local perspectives, makes it a foundational tool for staying the course amidst the demanding and shifting landscape of mission to all peoples.
Foreword
Beth Gill, Becky Lewis, Linda Dorr, and Tricia Johnson
Preface
Introduction
Going and Growing Together Among All Peoples
Part One
Staying the Course in Mission Frontiers—Stories and Strategies
Introduction to Part One
Consulting Editors: Nik Ripken and Ruth Ripken
Chapter 1—Prioritizing the Frontier Peoples: Strategic Implications for Mission and Member Care
Rebecca Lewis and Tim Lewis
Chapter 2—Following and Serving Jesus Globally: A Framework for Engaging with Our World
Kelly O’Donnell and Michèle Lewis O’Donnell
Chapter 3—Into the Missio Dei: Promoting Wellbeing for All People and the Planet
David Johnston and Charlotte Johnston
Chapter 4—International Psychology for Mission and Member Care
Joyce Yip Green and Karen Brown
Chapter 5—For All People and All Peoples: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Kelly O’Donnell
Part Two
Staying the Course in the Regions—Stories and Strategies
Introduction to Part Two
Consulting Editors: Samuel Girguis and David Tan
Chapter 6—Supporting the Wellbeing and Effectiveness of Chinese Mission Workers
Rainbow Cai and Raymond Yang
Chapter 7—Contextualizing Member Care: Lessons from Counseling Korean Mission Workers
Steve Sang-Cheol Moon and Mary Hee-Joo Moon
Chapter 8—Ministry in the Diaspora: Supporting Philippine Christians in the Middle East and Hong Kong
Grace Margaret Alag and Jorge de Ramos
Chapter 9—Developing Member Care in Indonesia: Collaborations with Goers and Senders
Traugott Boeker and Hanni Boeker with Hendry Pangaribuan
Chapter 10—Doing Member Care Well in India
Isac Sounderaraja and Lancelot Paul
Part Three
Staying the Course in the Sectors—Stories and Strategies
Introduction to Part Three
Consulting Editors Michael Pollock and Tim Sanford
Chapter 11—Mental Health as Mission: Our Journey into Trauma Training and Care
Emily Hervey and Dean Mellerstig
Chapter 12—Being a Prophetic Voice in Mission: Living in Integrity and Confronting Corruption
Kelly O’Donnell and Michèle Lewis O’Donnell
Chapter 13—Room at the Table: Welcoming People with Disabilities in the Church and Missions
Jenny Smith
Chapter 14—Climate and Environmental Issues: Code Red for Member Care and Mission?
Debbie Hawker, David Hawker, Jamie Hawker, and Biniam Guush
Chapter 15—Staff Support in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Timothy Friesen
Part Four
Staying the Course in Good Practice—Stories and Strategies
Introduction to Part Four
Consulting Editors Grace Shim and Tim Hibma
Chapter 16—Tough People in Tough Places: Member Care Reflections from Team Expansion
Doug Lucas, Jacquie Kubr, Mary Kranick, Jonathan Trotter, and Renee Witkowski
Chapter 17—Member Caring and Linking Ministries: The Strategic Role of the Local Church
Jeremy Thomas and Anastasia Thomas
Chapter 18—Caring for Mission Workers Through Coaching: Good Practices in the Global South
Mulugetta Demissie Dagne, Rich Hansen, and Keith Webb
Chapter 19—Physical Health Care for Mission and Humanitarian Workers
Ted Lankester and Brian Wainaina
Chapter 20—Pastoral Coaching: A Team Model for Member Care
Edward Bruce, Kendall Johns, Chloe Raphael, and Denise Lee
Afterword
Index
Global Member Care Volume 3 is a timely addition to the valuable member care resources from the O’Donnells over the years. Its broad scope and breadth of contributors can greatly benefit those member care workers from the Global South whose need for such resources is great. As one whose focus for the past three decades has been in caring for children (especially Asian MKs/TCKs) and families serving cross-culturally, I believe there is an undeniable nexus between cross-cultural workers “staying the course” if the family and their children are cared for intentionally and holistically. I am pleased to know that many of the authors include and even mainstream these areas in their chapters. I am very grateful for this collaborative effort, and I highly recommend it!
-John Barclay, DMin, Asian MK/TCK advocate, Melbourne, Australia
Over the years, Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell have made valuable contributions to COMIBAM and to the mission movement in Ibero-America. Their member care articles, research, and books are strategic tools in our hands, supporting the growth and maturity in caring for our mission workers around the world. I am sure that Global Member Care Volume 3 will likewise have a strong impact on our mission movement in our commitment to responsibly support our staff. I am very encouraged to see the seriousness and scope of the topics covered by the book’s many authors. I highly recommend this book to pastors, mission leaders, and everyone who is involved in sending and caring for mission workers. Thank you, Kelly, and Michèle! It will be great to see this material in Spanish and Portuguese too!”
-Cristian Castro, Executive Director, Cooperación Misionera Iberoamericana (COMIBAM)
A chorus of over forty authors, including many from the global south, offers practical insights and tools for staff care that can be studied and adapted throughout the growing global mission movement and overlapping sectors. It is a timely, strategic compilation to further establish member care more globally and to take it further into mission frontiers.
-Howard Dueck, MA, Founding Director of Member Care, TeachBeyond
Yet again Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell have brought together an impressive array of thought leaders in member care and mission to give valuable updates and to point to the future. Academically solid and highly practical, this is core reading for member care managers and strategic mission thinkers, member care practitioners and trainers.
-Graham Fawcett, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Thrive Worldwide
Indigenous mission leaders and workers in the region have benefited from the member care tools and experiences shared by many colleagues from around the world including Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell. Their third book in the Global Member Care series, “Staying the Course Among All Peoples,” promises to be another valuable resource to promote quality member and faithful service for everyone called to missions. I am especially appreciative of the emphasis on supporting mission workers in difficult territories among the least reached peoples and places.
-Fayez Ishak, Founder, Bridges of Hope, Egypt
This volume, with over fifty authors and consulting editors from around the world, reflects the maturing member care movement. The diversity of its content and contributors is a clear sign that two aspects of global mission are more fully appreciated than in the past. First, the shift of Christianity to the global south (now two thirds of all Christians), is reflected in both who needs member care and who is providing it. Second, integral mission, emphasizing both proclamation and demonstration, is highlighted throughout. This volume is forward-looking and paves the way for the well being of future generations of Christian workers around the world. Well done Drs. O’Donnell and colleagues!
-Todd M. Johnson, PhD, Co-director, Center for the Study of Global Christianity, Gordon-ConwellTheological Seminary
The O’Donnells excel in producing books that rally together the mission and member care community across the globe. This exceptional volume is an example of how member care practice will be enriched and ministry among unreached peoples and places will be strengthened as we learn from each other and embrace our diversity in global mission.
-Gladys K. Mwiti, PhD, Consulting Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO of Oasis Africa
Once again Kelly and Michèle have given us a gemstone for understanding and developing a more global and holistic member care. Various authors emphasize cultural diversity, the Global South, and worldwide challenges and opportunities. The stories, strategies, and extensive resources are other core features. This book is a must for everyone in mission and member care!
-Pramila Rajendran, PhD, Miila Consulting, India
The O’Donnells’ newest volume, Staying the Course Among All Peoples, strategically brings together the written contributions from dozens of member care colleagues from both the Global South and Global North. I am eager to start reading it and reflecting on how to engage in member care practice further from the individual through the global levels.
-Dr. Gisela Roth, DMG, Tumaini Counseling Centre, Member Care Psychiatrist, Kenya and Germany
This ground-breaking book models how we can learn from one another and transcend cultural or other divides by putting “Master Care” at the core of our relationships. I encourage the diversity of people in mission and member care—including Christians working across sectors—to read, discuss, and apply its rich and relevant contents to support healthy and effective mission workers among all peoples.
-Ruth E Van Reken, Co-author, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among World, Co-founder, Families in Global Transition
- Title: Global Member Care Volume 3: Stories and Strategies for Staying the Course
- Authors: K. M. O'Donnell, Michèle Lewis O’Donnell
- Publisher: William Carey Publishing
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781645085935, 9781645085911, 1645085910, 1645085937
- Resource ID: LLS:9781645085935
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-11-27T01:48:57Z
Dr. Kelly O’Donnell, PsyD, and Dr. Michèle Lewis O’Donnell, PsyD, are consulting psychologists based in Geneva and the USA with Member Care Associates, Inc. (MCA). Their international and multi-sectoral emphases for consultation, training, and writing include member care, global mental health, integrity/anti-corruption, and sustainable development. Kelly and Michèle did their doctoral training in clinical psychology and theology at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (USA). They have two wonderful adult TCK daughters. Resources available on the MCA website: membercare.org.