That Missionary Life Rachel Ferguson
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- 社会/文化
For those of us who are back in This American Life, but want to talk about That Missionary Life: stories and hindsight.
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Missionaries and Politics
How have politics been a part of your life as a missionary? Do you talk about politics in your host country? In your passport country? Do you feel a part of either one? Had your perspective on politics changed since serving abroad?
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What is it like giving your life to missions?
I was asked this question, and came up with three answers. What would your answer be?
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Where do you Live?
Three years back and looking to buy our first home. All the questions that choosing a location to live brings up. Who knew it would be so stressful? Who knew it would reveal more things I need to surrender and learn and grow? How have you been intentional in where you’ve lived, as a missionary and as a non-missionary (and does it make a difference)? As always- all the questions.
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Three Years Back
Coming up on three years off the field. What do you do on anniversaries of hard, big things? What has changed and what has stayed the same for you since then?
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How does Your Church Share Missions?
Do you have a once a year missions fair, celebration, conference, meal, or whatnot? How does that work? Do people come? Is it effective? What would you do if you could do it any way you wanted?
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Vacations as Missionaries
What were your best vacation memories? How do they do vacations where you were at? Did you feel like you couldn’t share pictures of your vacations with your supporters? What are the issues around vacations and missionaries?