In November 2020, fellow Christar worker and my friend, Sue Eenigenburg, approached me about collaborating on a new book about grit. Here's why I joined her in writing "Grit to Stay Grace to Go: Staying Well in Cross-Cultural Ministry" and how you can help us spread the word.
Transition
I Take Hold
As a new student at Baylor University, I was a fish out of water. Eighteen years old, a third culture kid (TCK) from Papua New Guinea left standing on the steps of my dorm by my parents returning to the mission field. I was naïve and frightened. I had to do and face things I had never done before—all alone.
Pondered Treasures 