Category Archives: Resources

Shepherd’s Shout Out: Velvetashes.com

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Scott Shaum

A FANTASTIC RESOURCE FOR WOMAN WORKING CROSS-CULTURALLY Velvetashes.com is a creative, attractive site packed with resources, encouragement, and ways to connect with others. Head on over and check it out. Well done Velvet Ashes Ladies!

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Spiritual Direction: Is it Legit?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Scott Shaum

 What’s Up with Spiritual Direction? There are some in Evangelical circles who hold the practice of spiritual direction at arms length. “Is it even biblical?”, one might ask. Is this just another buzz topic from the prevalent “spiritual formation” movement? Or is … Continue reading →

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Why You Need a Debriefing. Yes You.

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Why, Not How This will be about why debriefings are needed, not how to offer them. There are some great trainings on debriefing out there. Such a skill set requires more than a mere blog entry. Debriefing gets a bit of … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #5 Lack of Permission for Self-Development and Self-care

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Scott Shaum

I am writing from GMCN in Antalya, Turkey. I would be most encouraged if you find any of this helpful to pass it along to colleagues. Equally, I’d love feedback, whether a differing viewpoint or another thought or idea that … Continue reading →

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A Shepherd’s Shout Out!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Scott Shaum

A Shout Out is an occasional drawing attention to a resource worthy of looking into. Potter’s Inn is offering amazing services to people from all over the world in the form of soul care. Check out their website for a complete … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #3 Relationships in Crisis

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Scott Shaum

This is the third in a series of five themes on dynamics that facilitate ill health and ineffectiveness amongst global workers. Here is the original list and links to read the first two: 1. Spiritual Anemia (read hear) 2. Holistic Exhaustion (read … Continue reading →

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2014 Annual Reading List

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Here is a partial annual reading list – an annotated list of books read in 2014. Once again, the author I strongly encourage you to be reading is Michael Reeves. His Delighting in the Trinity is having a profound impact on … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #2 Total Exhaustion

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Feeling a Little Like this Lately? One of the gifts of  engaging so many people from so many regions of the world is observing consistent themes. One of the themes that is always observed is exhaustion. No matter where we are, the people we … Continue reading →

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