As a missions sending agency, we take a personal hands-on approach to Missionary Member Care.
Crisis situations, conflict with teammates, navigating struggles with children on the field… these hardships, among others, are often the reasons missionaries return home prematurely from the field.
Our member care and renewal teams come alongside each one of our missionaries, personally and proactively –with the tangible support they need – to focus on the work God has called them to do.
At Serge, we want our missionaries’ work to not only be inspired but to also be sustainable – leading to greater gospel impact in the world.
We provide holistic care and support every step of the way.
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A Strong Foundation
All missionary care flows from the foundation of being sent well. We come alongside eachmissionary through cross-cultural training, language learning, and support raising coaching, and more in order to ensure eachmissionary starts with a firm foundation, enabling them to pour into their ministry faster and more effectively.
This looks like:
Cross-cultural training
Support raising
Business coaching
Guidance with visa applications
Networking to secure housing
Language learning
Navigating options for children’s education
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Coming alongside missionaries on the field
Team conflict and kids struggling are two major things that bring missionaries home prematurely… We equip our workers on the field with proactive solutions, helping them stay on the field for the long haul.
This looks like:
Home Assignment plans
Crisis plans for the case of possible evacuation
Spiritual health
Continued Third Culture Kid (TCK) support
Counseling
Mediation for team conflict
Negotiating third-party contracts
Resources for quality medical care in foreign countries
Emotional and spiritual care for difficult circumstances on the field
Spiritual retreats and formation resources
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Support while transitioning off the Field
Personal debriefing is very important in times of transition, and especially in times of crisis. We help returning missionaries process emotional or spiritual needs, find closure, and see how God is using their experiences to prepare them for the future.
All Serge missionaries do one-on-one mentoring through our Sonship curriculum, developed by our founder Jack Miller. As our first missionaries found themselves in deep conflict with teammates – we recognized our need of applying the gospel to ourselves first, even in the midst of cross-cultural ministry. Today, we have a dedicated Renewal Team that mentors our missionaries, regularly leads spiritual retreats for teams, and trains Serge missionaries on how to disciple others.
A Dedicated Third-Culture Kid Specialist
We want our missionary kids to flourish! That’s why we have an experienced and dedicated staff member to come alongside our missionaries with children to help guide them through cross-cultural transitions, visits to the US, schooling decisions – all the way through college to help each child thrive in their host country and beyond.
Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional Support
Medical emergencies, political unrest, and personal crises happen often overseas, especially in remote areas. We proactively help provide resources for quality medical care in foreign countries, crisis management in face of emergency evacuations, and emotional and spiritual care for coping with difficult circumstances on the field or moments of crisis.
In their own words...
“Serge walks with us and stands behind us as we minister the gospel overseas … The Serge office also provides vital support in recruiting more laborers, coordinating short-term teams and interns, and assessing potential new workers.
– Serge Missionaries in Ireland
“We've been with Serge for 16 years and have experienced over and over the practical care of our home office and the inspiring, pastoral care of our leadership. ... there's no other organization we'd rather work with."
– Serge Missionaries in Spain
It’s been over 20 years that we have had the privilege of serving overseas. We have undergone changes in jobs and locations, but we’ve always wanted to stay with Serge. Why? They take care of their people!
– Serge Missionaries in Kenya
Help Empower Missionaries for Greater Gospel Impact
When you give to the Missionary Care Fund, you help save a missionary from burnout, being stranded in a foreign country during a crisis, or having to leave the field prematurely from lack of resources.
Tapas, laughter, siestas, fiestas, and a “go-with-the flow” outlook on life – all trademarks of the culture in Málaga, Spain.
Since 2016, the Serge team in Málaga has worked to bring about a movement of grace in their local church, their community and the surrounding cities. Through preaching, Bible studies, seminars, discipleship of pastors and leaders, and hospitality, a Christ-focused community is taking root. The team is also serving the local community in tangible ways through opportunities to learn English.
As an intern in Málaga, you will have the opportunity to:
Serve and demonstrate love to children, teens, and families in Málaga through our summer English camps. Help the teams prepare crafts, skits, etc for the camps.
Get to know and befriend Spanish locals and leaders through acts of service, time, and volunteering.
Worship together and get to know the members of a multi-cultural church plant.
Participate in prayer ministry.
Engage in Spanish language classes in the city (1-2 weeks) alongside a group of people from all over the world.
Possibly travel to another city in Spain and visit one of our teams and learn more about how the Lord is working there.
Study the “Gospel-Centered Life” curriculum in a small group setting.
Details in Málaga
Location: Málaga, Spain
Timing: June 15-August 3, 2021
Who Can Apply: 19+ years old
Support to Raise: ~$4, 727
Language requirements:
Knowing Spanish is not a requirement, but having a foundational understanding would be beneficial.
