April 11, 2026

The SEND U Blog

Reflections and Resources for Lifelong Learning for Missionaries

Year: 2013

Stress Management

Questioning the Validity of “The 4 Stages of Cultural Adjustment”

Cultural adjustment is a topic of great interest among missionaries, especially those who are preparing for ministry in another culture, or are already in the throes of the stress that comes with living and working in a culture previously unfamiliar to them. It is a topic that most missions, including SEND, address in pre-field training to help prepare our new missionaries for transition into effective ministry in a different culture.… Read the whole post
Darlene Jovellanos1 min read
Training

It’s a Marathon After All

Another post from Philip Jackson, a colleague and friend of mine from Macedonia. Phil serves as the field leader and church planting team leader in the city of Skopje.   Phil also runs marathons, and his first full marathon was the Athens Classic Marathon.   His inspiration for running came about 15 years ago from a conversation with a veteran missionary couple who explained their reason for regular exercise was so that they would be able to serve the Lord into their nineties.… Read the whole post
Ken Guenther1 min read
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