Author Archives: Scott Shaum

Wheaton College Resiliency Survey

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Scott Shaum

Below is a copy of the Facebook entry for the Wheaton College Resiliency study that Dr. Pam Edwards posted. Hope you’ll contribute. Please share it around, it would be great to have solid data on his study.  Thanks SS Wheaton … Continue reading →

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Is Your Organization Healthy?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Scott Shaum

I have job security because, in part, there is a lack of organizational health. That is a loud statement. It is not an exaggeration that the majority, by a wide margin, of hurts I interface with at a personal level … Continue reading →

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Darkness and Sight

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Scott Shaum

“So, after receiving the morsel of bread, he (Judas) immediately went out. And it was night.” John 13:30 “Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdelene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark…” John 20:1 … Continue reading →

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Calling, Purpose and Ministry Fit for Retention

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Scott Shaum

Improper Ministry Fit can be a Death Sentence to Workers One of the core elements of resiliency is a sense of purpose. This is fulfilled by being graced with responsibilities and commensurate authority to fulfill those responsibilities that match ones … Continue reading →

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Relationships Essential to Resiliency

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Scott Shaum

A dear friend, with whom I graduated college, and her husband are some of the most amazing Christ-winners in the hard, spiritual soil called Japan that I know. She did her doctoral dissertation on what the thematic elements are that … Continue reading →

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Why You Need a Clear Job Description

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Scott Shaum

Four Essentials for a Staff Person’s Success There are four essential elements for a staff person’s success: A clearly defined role (job description) Regular feedback (annual review) Missional clarity (what the individual or team is to be about) Executive empowerment (delegated authority to … Continue reading →

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Theme #5: Lack of Permission for Personal Development and Care

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Scott Shaum

(This is one of a five part series on responding to thematic issues affecting member care providers and cross-cultural worker’s health and effectiveness. You can read the intro.) Some Assumptions I bring into this topic an assumption. That assumption is that God’s … Continue reading →

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Resource: A Family Debriefing Option

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Scott Shaum

Here is another debriefing option for yourself, your family or others you know. Contact information is at bottom.   Interlude – A Debriefing Retreat for Global Workers Upcoming Dates and Locations June 13 – 16, 2017 – Noblesville, Indiana USA … Continue reading →

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