Grit to Stay Grace to Go

Don’t Leave Too Soon, Don’t Stay Too Long

Both require grit and grace. Cross-cultural ministry presents us with many difficulties that tempt us to leave our work too soon. And nothing tests our resolve to stay like seeing others go.

Grit to Stay Grace to Go: Staying Well in Cross-Cultural Ministry normalizes these challenges through honest and humorous stories. It encourages stayers to process their reactions well when saying goodbye to goers. And those considering leaving the field will find poignant questions to help them make an intentional decision.

This workbook provides reflection questions, spiritual practices, and prayers to help you develop grit and grace to stay or go.

Grit to Stay Grace to Go is a must-read for all cross-cultural workers because it equips people at three key touchpoints in their overseas lives: when life is hard (very hard!), when you say goodbye as others leave (again!), and when you’re discerning your next step. Grit to Stay Grace to Go is destined to become one of the books that makes the cut when you have to decide on your “keepers.”
—Amy Young, founder of Global Trellis