S04E14 What Are Missionaries Dealing With That We Aren't Talking About? with Amy Young

Modern Day Missionaries

Missionaries, how would you answer this question: “Are you holding a secret that if your supporters, sending church, or sending organization knew about it, could jeopardize you being on the field?” Amy Young, LPC, president of Global Trellis and former missionary, asked this question of 358 global workers, and boy, did they answer!

Senders, you’re going to want to know the profound answers and surprising results they shared. Missionaries, find out what your brothers and sisters around the world are dealing with, and know you’re not alone. Everyone, these stats might be sobering, but we don’t end there. This episode is full of hope and ideas of what we can do next. Join the conversation!

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Chapters

1. S04E14 What Are Missionaries Dealing With That We Aren't Talking About? with Amy Young (00:00:00)

2. Meet Amy Young (00:00:50)

3. The Story Behind the Study (00:04:02)

4. Results From the Survey (00:09:23)

5. Top 3 Things Missionaries Aren't Talking About (00:16:23)

6. Common Patterns (00:17:52)

7. Dismantling the Missionary "Hero" Pedestal (00:21:58)

8. How Can We Respond as Senders & Goers? (00:33:03)

9. Building a Bridge of Connection for Goers & Senders (00:37:00)

10. Where to Find Out More About This Survey (00:40:57)

11. Practical Next Steps for Missionaries (00:42:41)