1. 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

2. Introductions Me You

3. This Workshop My Passion

4. Marriage Enrichment Model Time for the Marriage Growth in the Marriage

5. Couple Continuum Distressed -------------------------------------------- Happily Ever After

6. Key Points on the Missionary Journey TEAMChurch Application & Assessment Pre-field Preparation & Training First Term Home Assignment/ Furlough Ongoing Service Transition/Retirement

7. Couple Checkup www.couplecheckup.com 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

8. Resource Sharing www.northpoint.org/messages/staying-in-love www.missionarycare.com 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