This section has information on re-entry & refresher courses, advice and resources for mission workers.
New Career in UK Christian work?
If you're looking for opportunities for Christian work in the UK, some of the vacancy agencies listed on OSCAR deal with UK vacancies as well as overseas. Some of these services can also offer advice. For more information, see OSCAR - Opportunity zone - Vacancies
re-entry & refresher
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Courses
Christians Abroad
Christians Abroad provides a service to people returning from overseas who wish to review their experience, consider how it has affected them personally and begin to make plans for the future. Three one day workshops are provided normally in March, July and October which cost a sponsoring organisation £65 per person for the day.Website: www.cabroad.org.uk
Email: wsp@cabroad.org.uk
Tel: 020 7346 5951
Developing Health Course
Christian Medical Fellowship run an annual residential course for health professionals, covering all aspects of medicine in developing countries. The course runs for two weeks but some participants attend selected parts of the course which are relevant to their needs. Usually in June/July.Website: www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/dh.asp
Email:
Tel: 020 7234 9660
Operation Mobilisation 'Face to Face' Course
The Face to Face course is about gaining more self-understanding, not about leadership techniques. It is a time for you to step away from your responsibilities. We hope to provide a safe environment for you to be able to look at yourself as a person and if necessary find new ways of relating to God, yourself and to others. We look for people who have been in ministry for at least two years and are committed to continue.Website: www.face2face.om.org
Email: gill.trainor@ict.om.org
Tel: 01228 615120
Penhurst Retreat Centre
The Centre has a heart for mission and is well known within the membercare community. The wardens, Richard and Storm Hann, are trained in listening and debriefing and are usually on hand to support and pray with guests if requested. Set in an area of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' Penhurst is situated near the south coast but only 90 minutes from London by train. It is a small, peaceful house offering a warm welcome and many home comforts. Mission partners can visit throughout the year for personal times of rest, refreshment and renewal and there is a programme of led retreats run by leaders who have mission and membercare experience more>>Website: www.penhurst.org.uk
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Tel: 01424 892088
Refresh for Mission, All Nations Christian College, Ware, Hertfordshire
The Challenge to 'stay' in mission is a battle that many face. 'Refresh for Mission' provides input, insight and support to many who are looking for some space and time to review, recharge and 'refresh' for future mission service. Event usually held in July.Website: www.allnations.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 01920 443500
Re:ignite, Keswick
Keswick Ministries, Christian Vocations and OMF are working together to provide a week’s retreat for mission personnel on home leave in the UK. Usually takes place in May.Website: www.christianvocations.org/reignite
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Advice
Christians Abroad
Christians Abroad provides a service to people returning from overseas who wish to review their experience, consider how it has affected them personally and begin to make plans for the future. Three one day workshops are provided normally in March, July and October which cost a sponsoring organisation £65 per person for the day.Website: www.cabroad.org.uk/wsp.htm
Email: wsp@cabroad.org.uk
Tel: 020 7346 5951
Interchange
A service offered by Interhealth, Interchange provide careers information and advice for returning missionaries and aid workers.Website: www.interhealth.org.uk/interchange.htm
Email: info@interhealth.org.uk
Tel: 020 7902 9000
Re-Adjustment Network
RAN is a network between the mission organisations and maintains a list of missionaries who have returned to the UK and are available to offer support and advice to other newly returned missionaries. Linking to the network is only currently possible if you are in a recognised mission organisation. You should ask your personnel manager for details or contact OSCAR for more information.Email:
Re-entry - helping those returning from short term mission
This booklet, produced by Global Connections, is primarily intended as an aid to anyone in a local church who is in the position of welcoming back such participants who have worked in another culture. The booklet may be downloaded as a pdf to be printed.Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk/re-entry
Re-entry & Debriefing @ Redcliffe, Gloucester
Sue Ingleby of Redcliffe College offers Debriefing and Counselling services for anyone returning from the field. She has a Diploma in Counselling and 9 years experience, and has recently been accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has also worked with her husband as a missionary in India.Mike Frith, OSCAR's founder also based at Redcliffe, offers help and advice on re-entry issues. A number of the college community are available for advice and help in other areas.
Redcliffe can offer accommodation to anyone attending the college for these services.
Website: www.redcliffe.org
Email:
Tel: 01452 308189
Refresh International Debriefing
Refresh International seeks to help people develop strong foundations for their life and ministry. Our main avenue for that is through a debriefing ministry where people can discuss a range of issues in a confidential context. See our website for more infomormation.Website: http://refresh.international.googlepages.com
Email:
Tel: 07777 667 217