Three years ago I moved to Poland to teach English for one year at a Lutheran middle/high school. Two years ago I moved back to the US and began seminary. This summer I have began an independent study to learn about reverse culture shock and how young adult mission personnel work through this phenomenon. My own transition was rocky, and I have watched others similarly struggle. My hope is at the end of this study I will have recommendations to make on how the church can better welcome home their mission personnel and incorporate them back into the community while provide meaningful pastoral care.
I am starting this blog to be in dialogue with other young adults (or those who used to be young adults) who have served 1+ years abroad and how they made sense of finding home. I plan on sharing my own experience, stories from my friends, quotes from what I'm reading, and reflections on the material. This blog is also for those who love these young adults and want to better understand what they are going through.
Please join me in this exploration and journey.
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