Cultivating Missionary Resilience through Marriage Enrichment: From Good Intentions to Practical Implementation Janice Kerper Brauer TEAM Member Care Midwest Conference on Missionary Care February 2014
Introductions Me You
This Workshop My Passion
Marriage Enrichment Model Time for the Marriage Growth in the Marriage
Couple Continuum Distressed Happily Ever After
Key Points on the Missionary Journey TEAMChurch Application & Assessment Pre-field Preparation & Training First Term Home Assignment/ Furlough Ongoing Service Transition/Retirement
Couple Checkup ENVIRONMENT A snapshot of how each spouse views various aspects of their marriage at the given time. Communication Conflict resolution Spiritual life Finances Roles Parenting Affection & Sexual Relationships Closeness & Flexibility Personality Styles
Resource Sharing BOOKS SEMINARS WEBSITES A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting For Your Marriage (Scott Stanley) Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (Sue Johnson) Weekend to Remember Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage