I am doing a research paper for my missiology class on how the church supports missionary kids who are transitioning back to US for High School or college. If you are a missionary kid or know a missionary kid who might want to participate in my research. Please respond in the comments of this post. Also, if your church does work with missionary kids, respond in the comments, I want to dialog with you.
Thanks, good readers!
SDG,
Matty
10 responses so far ↓
1 M54 // Jun 12, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Our family has “sponsored” MKs in the past. Are you speaking of MKs only overseas or those whom travle in the US as well?
2 Matthew // Jun 12, 2008 at 4:45 pm
M54 ~
I am most interested in kids who grow up outside of the US and how they are re-acclimatized to US society and culture.
Grace and Peace,
Matty
3 widsith // Jun 12, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Hi there,
If you’re interested, you might want to post about your study at mkPLANET.com - check it out.
4 Lindsey // Jun 13, 2008 at 9:18 am
My dad was only part-time, so I don’t think I count (I only lived in Mexico for one year, and I was already in my teens). I know a few MKs from Africa, my cousin’s wife was born in Zaire. I don’t know if I’ll be able to get you in touch with them, though.
5 Michelle Engelbrecht // Jun 24, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Dear Matty,
My parents are missionaries in Zambia. I have lived there for over 10 years and just recently (2 weeks ago) moved to London. I know it isn’t the US, but I plan to go study there after a year in London. Our mission organization is American. I would be happy to help you in anyway.
Michelle
6 Rick Archibald // Jun 30, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Did you have an age-range for your research paper (I’m almost 40)? If that’s not an issue, I’d be glad to share…
7 Rick Archibald // Jun 30, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Oops - missed the part about “are transitioning”.
However, I think I can get you in touch with someone who is providing a “re-entry” program for MK’s returning to the States.
8 Ariel Young // Jul 14, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Hi, I’m a 25 year old MK from Lisbon, Portugal now living in St. Louis, Missouri. I re-entered the US twice, once for a furlough year for my sophmore year of highschool, and then again after I graduated highschool. I’s be glad to discuss my experience with you if you are interested.
9 Yaron Overeem // Aug 28, 2008 at 4:23 am
You should check out http://www.mksclub.net new website with free MK blogs, forum and other stuff. My be worth while!!
10 Jon Gregerson // Oct 12, 2008 at 8:50 am
Hi,
I’m a 40 year old former MK. I’d be happy to talk with you as well about my experiences of reentry. My Church I don’t think as a reentry program but I know SIL / Wycliffe Bible Translators does have one. I think it came into existence in the 90’s so that might be a resource as well (?)
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