Instead of bears and wolves, you may find fears and unpredictable emotions sneaking up when you least expect it. These unwelcome visitors can feel just as daunting as any wild beast. Maybe you are confused by the meaning of mission…or resentful of your child’s devotion to it. Perhaps you believe in the goal but are struggling with the practical reality of their absence. Likely, you are painfully aware of your need to support your missionary child but feel unsupported yourself.  You probably feel all alone. But you’re not.  

We’re going to hike this path together.

The Missionary Mama’s Survival Guide is a concise and compassionate companion guide to:

 Understanding God’s mission,

Accepting your child’s vocation, 

and Embracing your new role as a Stayer. 

By educating yourself about what’s hiding in the “wilderness,” you will be able to drop your burdens of guilt, shame, and fear and pick up your tools of gratefulness, surrender, and freedom. This new awareness will help you settle into your adventure and release your child to pursue their own. Mama, get ready to survive…and thrive!

The road ahead is hard, though not without reward.  Missionary Mama, you are the unsung heroine of The Great Commission. But unsung does not mean unseen. I see you, Missionary Mama. I’m here with you. So lace up those boots! Let’s hike!