“Member care is doing whatever it takes, within reason, to insure that our workers feel cared for and supported by their agency and church, that they have the resources they need to work effectively, and to care well for themselves and their family. It is comprehensive - the ongoing preparation, equipping and empowering of missionaries for effective and sustainable life, ministry and work."
-Global Member Care Network, 2008
-Global Member Care Network, 2008
This website is a collection of notes, links and articles from the 7 major areas of care that we focus on. Take some time to browse through the pages and discover all that is available on each one. You will find many useful resources which you can access and also information on member care training that is available globally in YWAM.
Why we do Member Care
Our workers need to feel cared for and supported every step of the way as they give themselves to service in the field. Member Care seeks to help them to prepare well before they come to us and then to continue to encourage a growing and nurturing environment that will ensure their utmost EFFECTIVENESS as missionaries.
We seek to provide good support structures as they work in teams, giving guidance for ongoing personal growth. Emphasis is also given to guidance in building good relational and support structures with home churches and supporters which will foster ongoing longevity of service.
We will be the first to say that Member Care is still quite new to us as a mission and we are seeking to grow our care teams through training, consultations and on-site mentoring so that we can cover the world of YWAM with people who prioritize care for the missionaries themselves.
We seek to provide good support structures as they work in teams, giving guidance for ongoing personal growth. Emphasis is also given to guidance in building good relational and support structures with home churches and supporters which will foster ongoing longevity of service.
We will be the first to say that Member Care is still quite new to us as a mission and we are seeking to grow our care teams through training, consultations and on-site mentoring so that we can cover the world of YWAM with people who prioritize care for the missionaries themselves.
Six Questions about Member Care: Helping YWAMers
Consider Member Care to be
“The formal and informal efforts to develop, preserve and
restore kingdom workers for effective service.”
From an article called "A Mindset & Department for Member Care" by Bruce Swanson
(Doing Member Care Well, 2002, pg 439)
These questions are provided to broaden our perspectives and suggest areas to consider.
“The formal and informal efforts to develop, preserve and
restore kingdom workers for effective service.”
From an article called "A Mindset & Department for Member Care" by Bruce Swanson
(Doing Member Care Well, 2002, pg 439)
These questions are provided to broaden our perspectives and suggest areas to consider.
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How can we help YWAMers get Started?
~ placement ~ application process ~ support team ~ church involvement ~ spiritual maturity ~ relational maturity ~ coping ability ~ emotional and mental health ~ personal preparation |
How can we help YWAMers in Crisis?
~ crisis debriefings ~ grief counseling ~ transition assistance |
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How can we help YWAMers in Service?
~ conflict management ~ language acquisition ~ stress management ~ cross-cultural stress ~ team building ~ mature singles ~ marriage guidance ~ evaluations |
How can we help YWAMers Refresh?
~ furlough ~ coaching ~ sabbaticals ~ retreats |
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How can we help YWAMers in Transition?
~ exit interviews ~ re-entry ~ changes in leadership ~ retirement |
How can we help YWAMers with Logistics?
~ legal matters ~ medical matters ~ communications ~ risk assessment and contigency planning ~ government matters |
The 7 S’s of Missionary Care provides a look at seven support systems every missionary should have in place.
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