Resource Links Around the World
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And now alphabetically a multitude of resources:
AUTOMOBILE RESOURCE
MATS, ministry focused on affordable transportation solutions for those in ministry. car@mats.org Phone - 888-776-7211 www.mats.org MATS can secure excellent prices for field units insured and delivered to port through "direct order" status. Also, make all of the arrangements to clear the vehicle at the port of inland receiving point.
Godspeed Missionary Care Services is a branch of Southwest Counseling Associates in Littleton, Colorado. They can help missionaries locate housing and vehicles when in town. It is a Christ-centered faith ministry offering help to Christian missionaries and pastors. http://www.missionarycare.org
AVIATION
Mission Air - http://www.missionair.org Flies missions and disaster relief teams to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Aviation Missions
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http://www.aviationmissions.org/
Facilitates cooperation and
coordination of missionary aviation assets for contingency evacuation of
missionaries and family members in underdeveloped countries.
Mercy Med + Flight, Charitable Air Ambulance. www.mercymedflight.org Contact Kenneth McAlear 817-626-6082 or 817-3000-8944
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Blessed Hope Communications
Christian owned US
long distance service with cheap rates for people living in the USA. Get 4.9
cents per minute interstate rates with no monthly or hidden fees. http://www.lowermyphonebill.com/brigada
Dialpad Using this service, you can talk via your computer to
phones in certain countries, thereby avoiding, in many cases, extensive
international telephone bills. For free trial, go to www.dialpad.com
Dial-Abroad.org Run by a missionary family and offers worldwide, international phone service with cheap country-to-country international long distance rates. http://www.dial-abroad.org/brigada.htm
COMPUTERS
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PRICING ON MICROSOFT SOFTWARE -- Consistent Computer Bargains is the sole outlet selling Microsoft software to charities and non-profits at greatly reduced prices. Churches and mission organizations and missionaries qualify. Fine print: Initial order must be any combination of 5 or more MS licenses, and CCB must have a copy of your organization's 501(c)(3) form (from the IRS) and State Tax Exempt Form in their files. Hint: Buy one license for MS Office and four throw-away licenses (at $4 each) for Windows Server. See http://www.1computerbargains.com
DEBRIEFING / RE-ENTRY
Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE), PO Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105 Phone - (717) 774-7000 As we understand they send their representatives to the place where the missionary is returning. http://www.abwe.com
Barnabas International Re-entry for the Sons and Daughters of Missionaries Box 11211 Rockford, IL 61126 Phone: 815-395-1335 Fax: 815-395-1385 E-mail: mkreentry@barnabas.org www.barnabas.org
Interaction Giving high school/college students a running start through transition to North America and into life beyond. PO Box 158 Houghton, NY 14744-0158 Phone:716-567-8774 Fax:716-567-4598 E-mail - Interaction@compuserve.com
Mission Training International in Colorado Springs offers a one-week "Debriefing And Renewal" (DAR) program four times each year in February, May, August, and November. These programs are unique since a parallel program is offered for school aged children who come with their parents. From infants to teens, there is something for everyone in the family. This is intended for anyone going through a time of transition, not just for those who are having "problems." http://www.mti.org/dar1.htm or http://www.mti.org and choose "Training Programs." PO Box 50110, Colorado Springs CO 80949 Phone - 800-896-3710 or 719-594-0687 Fax: 719-594-4682
OSCAR, Mike Frith, E-mail: info@oscar.org.uk, Web Site: www.oscar.org.uk OSCAR is a network of resources, many deal with re-entry issues.
RE-ENTRY TEAM: Caring For Your Returning Missionaries by Neal Pirolo. Copyright 2000. Published by Emmaus Road International. Available at http://www.eri.org, (858) 292-7020, or 7150 Tanner Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Re-Entry, Making the Transition from Missions to Life at Home. It was published by YWAM in 1992. The ISBN is0-927545-40-3.
Salvation Army has published a book called Crossing Cultures: How to Manage the Stress of Re-Entry edited by Margaret Burt and Peter Farthing, 1996 The Salvation Army, Australia Eastern Territory, 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000, Australia. ISBN 0 909206 39 2.
The Art of Coming Home, by Craig Storti, Intercultural Press, PO Box 700, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Phone: 1-800-370-2665 Storti takes the reader through the re-entry experience, defining four stages and providing suggestions for successful repatriation.
The Missionary Training Service has also published a booklet called The Missionary Team: Extending God's Kingdom Together which covers re-entry among many other practical aspects of missionary work. Available from the Missionary Training Service - e-mail: coord@missionarytraining.org
Third Culture Family Services,
2685 Meguiar Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107.
E-mail:
empurn@aol.com
Support groups for adult MKs; consultation on MK care.
Third Culture Kids
The following web sites focus on care for children of career missionaries:
www.mknet.org,
www.tckworld.com,
http://mksafetynet.cjb.net
www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=mkschools;list
Tuscarora Resource Center handles counseling for pastors and families, missionaries, "specific re-entry", MK counseling etc. Pennsylvania countryside about 20 minutes from Sucasunna New Jersey, and very close to Mt. Bethel, PA. Contact at 870 Sunrise Blvd, Mount Bethel, PA 18343 Phone: (570) 897-5115 FAX: (570) 897-0144 E-mail: trccares@ptdprolog.net
DENTAL
Grace Dental Mission, Founder Dr. Jack & Jennifer Mitchell. Formed as a non-profit corporation to work with local churches in meeting the dental needs of their missionaries. Will help those who meet their doctrinal standards (no charismatics). 635 Methuen Street, Dracut, MA 01826 Phone-978-458-8845 http://www.gracedentalmission.org/ E-mail - GDMINFO@JUNO.COM
ENCOURAGEMENT
A Bible study guide called, "Finding Strength for the Journey," Author Janice Lemke drew from experiences as a missionary when writing this series of thirty studies that explores topics such as perseverance in hardship, dealing with depression, handling conflict, and benefit from trials. cjlemke@cs.com
Missions and Marriages, "Encouragement for missionaries regarding the unique pressures they face in their marriage while on the field." http://www.missionsandmarriages.org/pressure.html
Peters Wife, Help and encouragement for women living cross culturally. www.peterswife.org
Women of the Harvest, a ministry of support and encouragement for women in cross- cultural ministry. They have a magazine with inspiring stories and helpful tips for those living overseas. Plus international conferences. Phone:1-877-789-7778 www.womenoftheharvest.com info@womenoftheharvest.com
GRIEF
Missionary Internship, Colorado Springs Jim North's family was on the mission field in Indonesia for about 20 years. He lost his wife to breast cancer in 1996 and his new wife, Janice, lost her husband to a sudden heart attack in 1995, so they both are well acquainted with grief and much of their focus is on helping missionaries work through their grief, on and off the field, to help them stay effective. He does workshops around the world. Phone 719-594-4235.
Psychological Studies Institute 2055 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone - 404-233-3949 or 1-888-924-6774 (toll free) Fax: 404-239-9460 or second location: 1815 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga,TN. 37404 Phone - 423-266-4574 or 1-888-267-4073 (toll free) Fax: 423-265-7375 http://www.psy.edu/
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
A
manual that provides medical advice/tips for the overseas traveler and
expatriate worker. Dr. Jon Askew, a missionary doctor with Frontiers and
Paraclete, has put together a thorough and readable explanation of health tips
for overseas. http://www.gninsurance.com/medical_advice.asp
A library of short,
readable articles about understanding international health insurance
http://www.gninsurance.com/newlib.asp
A listing of health insurance plans for every conceivable missionary need:
Career workers, short-term workers, short-term teams, internationals coming to
the USA, furlough, USA short-term coverage, medical evacuation, war/terrorism
etc. www.gninsurance.com.
Insurance Services of America, a Christian organization has for years assisted many missionaries, churches and mission groups with international health and life insurance, now they are offering a brand new Rx discount card. For details, a free quote and to apply for coverage go to http://www.EasyRXCard.com
Email info@EasyRXCard.com or call at 1-800-647-4589 (1-480-821-9052).
MEDICAL
Godspeed Missionary Care Provides medical, counseling, and pastoral services to missionaries and pastors. 4 Dickens Crest, Columbia, SC 29229 telephone: (803) 788-9141 fax: (803) 788-9142
http://www.missionarycare.org/mismedmo.html
MED-HELP Resource guide and medical database, medical questions, video conferencing with medical professionals, medical videos/pictures, ask the nurses, ask the doctors. http://www.med-help.net/
MISSION FIELD PREPARATION/SUPPORT
ELIJAH COMPANY MISSIONARY MENTORSHIP NETWORK -- They have a bimonthly newsletter providing encouragement and training for missionaries, and prospective missionaries. Membership is free. Mentor-ship by experienced missionaries is critical for long lasting success on the field. http://www.elijahcompany.org To subscribe send a blank letter to: elijahcompany-mentorshipnetwork-subscribe@strategicnetwork.org.
MK SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
Berea College Berea, Kentucky 40404 Contact: admissions@berea.edu Toll-Free:1-800-326-5948 Fax: 859-985-3512 Phone - 859-985-3000 http://www.berea.edu/
Blue Mountain College Denominational activity (Acteens, Bible Drill, and MK) scholarships are available. Athletic scholarships are offered in basketball and tennis to female students who demonstrate strong athletic skills. www.bmc.edu/scholarships.asp
Culinary
Scholarships MK Restaurant Scholarship (Sponsored by owners
Michael and Lisa Kornick) Four $2,500 scholarships toward
tuition at Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois.
www.starchefs.com/cooking
MK Scholarships; AERC - Asia Education Resource Consortium ... Earn College Credit in High School with Evangel University - pdf; GCCU Scholarship Application www.ismk.org/education/education.htm
Psychological Studies Institute 2055 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone - 404-233-3949 or 1-888-924-6774 (toll free) Fax: 404-239-9460 or second location: 1815 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga,TN. 37404 Phone - 423-266-4574 or 1-888-267-4073 (toll free) Fax: 423-265-7375 http://www.psy.edu/
The SNU MK group is part of a larger fraternity of Missionary Kids: International Mu Kappa Organization. Offers scholarships. home.snu.edu/~hculbert/mk.htm
Southern Nazarene University (Bethany, Oklahoma) offers an MK scholarship of up to 50% tuition to children of Nazarene missionaries. Southern Nazarene University 6729 NW 39th, Bethany, OK 73008 http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert
Covenant College, a Christian college located in Lookout Mountain, GA, U.S. http://www.covenant.edu. Visit the Covenant web site or contact the Admissions Office at 706-820-2398 (U.S.) or by email at admissions@covenant.edu
The United Methodist Church has funds available for qualified MK's, or for those termed as "in full time service." See sites below:
- http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html
- http://www.umcom.org/
- http://www.fummwa.org/
- http://www.umhef.org/
- http://www.naumf.org/members1.htm
Joseph House Ministries
Evangelical inter-mission and interdenominational MK Transition home for college aged MKs in Fort Mill, SC (10 minutes from Charlotte, NC). www.mkstay.org Two excellent schools within a ten minute drive of our MK home-- York Technical College http://www.yorktech.com/ and Winthrop University http://www.winthrop.edu/ Mark Tidwell and Dedria Davis-Tidwell, Directors Joseph House Ministries/MKSTAY, 655 Smythe Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715, 803-548-3528 or Dedria@mkstay.org They are experienced in helping acquire excellent scholarships.
The College Board�s single, comprehensive software resource to help students navigate the college and career planning process. http://apps.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp?t=351&i=homepage
This free searchable database contains 600,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans and is updated daily. www.fastweb.monster.com
This source claims to be �The world�s largest and oldest private sector scholarship database�. www.fastaid.com
This database contains more than 600,000 awards totaling $1.6 billion. www.collegenet.com/mach25
This search engine is divided into six categories of scholarships: ethnic, athletic, art, corporate, organizational and military. http://12.47.197.196/usnews
Sallie Mae is the nation�s leading provider of education funding.
www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
PACKING FOR TRIPS AND SHIPPING
Go to www.brigada.com archives for December 3, 1999. Under Files you can retrieve "for free" an extensive guide. Go to the section on packing. There you will find 17 pages of tips.
San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area http://www.homeofpeace.com Provide cargo shipping services to Christian missionaries and missions organizations.
PERSONAL MINISTRY
Agape Ministries, Jeffrey Robertson, Director, 6840 Prairie Run, Portage, Indiana 46368, Phone (219) 763-4767 Fax: (219) 763-4767 E-Mail - jfrbrtsn@aol.com Provides individual, couple and family Christian counseling and psychotherapy to spiritual leaders and their families. Offices in Portage, Highland, Munster and Valpo, Indiana.
Barnabas, Staff with background in Biblical counseling, (Ph.D. to Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling) Others continuing education counseling, specifically member care of missionaries. All the counseling staff has either served overseas or traveled extensively internationally. Chose not to focus on long-term care for those who might benefit most from a residency program, rather focus on onsite counseling, more on a brother coming alongside a brother. http://www.barnabas.org/ barnabas@barnabas.org
Barnabas Zentrum in Austria Especially designed to strengthen the lives of Christian workers who are serving in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. While not being a facility to treat mental illness per se, the facility serves as an interdenominational personal and marital retreat center for pastors, missionaries and others in church and Para church staff positions. Provides a place of solitude and confidentiality in which such issues as marital crisis, stress, burnout, staff/team relations, and interpersonal or vocational conflicts may be worked through while at the same time fostering rest and refreshment. Retreats are held at Schloss Heroldeck, a chateau style castle, built around 1912 in Millstatt, Austria. Restful, Christian atmosphere. The secluded prayer tower gives privacy and quiet for our morning group sessions. Our guests are accommodated in the castle villa that offers comfortable private rooms with showers, toilet, towels and linens. All meals are served in the castle dining room. JoLynn Krause, Admin, Email: barnabaszentrum@juno.com Barnabas Zentrum, St. Sigmund Strasse #39 A-9800 Spittal/Drau, Austria Tel/Fax: +43-(0) 676-935-8316
Burnout What missionaries should know about burnout. http://www.synergos.net/synergos/missions/pdf/Missionaries-Burnout.pdf
Center for Individual and Family Therapy, Jim Masteller, Director, 840 Town and Country Road, Orange, CA. 92868, Phone 714-558-9266, Fax: 714-558-9322, E-Mail - info@cift-usa.com www.CIFT-USA.com Support for the local church, which includes counseling, training and retreats for the pastor and his family. Three other locations in California.
Colonial Woods Christian Counseling Center, Jack Woodburn, Director, Marge Nixon, Contact, 1101 Military Street, Port Huron, Michigan 48060, Phone (810) 984-5575, Fax: (810) 984-6433 E-Mail - jdw555@aol.com Offers two-week counseling program designed for ministry professionals and their spouses.
Eagle Counseling Ministries, Inc, Charles Conn, president, P.O. Box 5253, Sun City West, Arizona 85376-5253, Phone (602) 625-7998 Provides counseling available for hurting ministers/missionaries and their spouses at multiple offices in the greater Phoenix area.
Eagles Nest Christian Ministries, John Gowins, executive director, 6295 Lehman Drive, Suite B102, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 593-7754, (800) 533-4049 enretreat@aol.com www.eaglesnestrm.com Provides biblically based Christian counseling for ministers and their spouses.
Fairhaven Ministries in Tennessee Nice facilities and counseling �if desired� for missionaries and Christian workers with very reasonable rates: Fairhaven Ministries, 2198 Roaring Creek Rd., Roan Mountain, TN 37687, Phone - 423-772-4269 Fairhaven2@juno.com Contact Tom Streeter http://www.fairhaven1.com/
Family Care Center, Inc., Dennis L. Howard, director, Melissa Shady, client care coordinator, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, Phone (219) 471-1950, Fax: (219) 471-2703, pastorcoaching.1@juno.com, Provides two-day, three-day and week-long counseling intensives for those who serve in vocations of ministry. Also provides missionary wellness assessments, patterning and mapping processes toward career changes, prospective employee screening and renewal time at a chalet on a 14-acre lake overlooking 150 acres of woods and rolling meadows.
Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center, Maureen Cooper, director, 1469 South Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720 Phone (330) 499-3065 Fax: (330) 499-3062 www.gentle-shepherd.com Offers individual, marital and family counseling, equine-assisted psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, OCD and recovery from sexual abuse. Experienced with missionary and pastoral families (children, teens and adults).
Godspeed Missionary Care Services is a branch of Southwest Counseling Associates in Littleton, Colorado, It is a Christ-centered faith ministry offering help to Christian missionaries and pastors hampered by emotional stress, situational conflict, or physical illness, to enable them to fulfill their mission and calling. They can also help missionaries locate housing and vehicles when in town http://www.missionarycare.org
Heartstream Resources, 101 Herman Lee Circle, Liverpool, PA 17045. Phone: 717 444-2374 E-mail: Heartstream@compuserve.com Residential programs with professional services for serious needs (counsel, consultation, education, medical assessment), seminars and training in missionary care.
LeaderCARE, Gary J. Oliver, executive director, 2000 West University, Siloam Springs, AR. 72761 Phone (479) 524-7105 Fax: (479) 524-7373 From an understanding of the distinct needs of those in leadership positions, provides a safe place where leaders in ministry can refresh their souls, renew their spirits and rediscover that God is the center of their journey. www.liferelationships.com
Link Care, Fresno California offers counseling, pastoral care, and training to people in all walks of life, with a special emphasis on people in missions and ministry vocations. Call Ken Royer, 559 439 5920, ex. 122 E-mail to kenroyer@linkcare.org www.linkcare.org
Marble Retreat, a secluded Colorado lodge. Interdenominational psychotherapy center serving Christian ministers in crisis that offers a blend of spiritual and emotional approaches to touch the whole person. Specific scholarships may be available to certain areas of ministry. Inquire by calling the office. Phone: 1-888-216-2725 Marble Retreat , 139 Bannockburn, Marble, Colorado 81623 www.marbleretreat.org/ MinistryCare@marbleretreat.org.
Mercy Matters, a loving ministry to hurting people. Waylon Ward, Founder, Christian Counselor, and Author of Sex Matters: Men Winning the Battle P.O. Box 680, McKinney, Texas 75070 waylonward@comcast.net http://www.mercymatters.org Phone - 972-764-4300
Minnesota Renewal Center, Patrick Repp, executive director, 1075 W. County Road E, Suite 209, Shoreview, MN, 55126-8057 Phone (651) 486-4828 Fax: (651) 482-9119 mail@minnesotarenewal.org www.minnesotarenewal.org An inter-denominational renewal, counseling, consultation and mediation ministry designed to care for the emotional, developmental and leadership needs of ministers, missionaries, churches and Christian organizations.
Ministries Resource Center, caring counsel by licensed pastor. Woodman, Wisconsin (near Prairie du Chien) Contact Pastor Gerald Robertson for warm hearted Christian counseling. 608-988-4326 or 988-4649 alitamrc@mhtc.net
Missions and Marriages, "Encouragement for missionaries regarding the unique pressures they face in their marriage while on the field." http://www.missionsandmarriages.org/pressure.html
Peacemaker Ministries, Assisting churches, and equipping Christians and their churches to respond to conflict Biblically. www.hispeace.org
Peters Wife, Help and encouragement for women living cross culturally. www.peterswife.org
Psychological Studies Institute 2055 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone - 404-233-3949 or 1-888-924-6774 (toll free) Fax: 404-239-9460 or second location: 1815 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga,TN. 37404 Phone - 423-266-4574 or 1-888-267-4073 (toll free) Fax: 423-265-7375 http://www.psy.edu/
Shiloh Place Ministries, Ministering the Father's Love. Conway, South Carolina www.shilohplace.org
The Pastoral Institute, Marvin Gardner, director, 1725 Wilbur Road., S.W., Roanoke, VA. 24015, (540) 345-6030 Fax:(540) 345-7415 Telephone and online consultation, office counseling and coaching for pastors caught in church conflict and pastoral families under antagonist attack. www.drmarvgardner.com contact@drmarvgardner.com
Tuscarora Resource Center handles counseling for pastors and families, missionaries, specific re-entry, MK counseling etc. Located in the Pennsylvania countryside about 20 minutes from Sucasunna New Jersey, and very close to Mt.
Bethel, PA. Contact at 870 Sunrise Blvd., Mount Bethel, PA 18343-6006 E-mail: trccares@ptdprolog.net Ph: (570) 897-5115 FAX: (570) 897-0144
Women of the Harvest, a ministry of support and encouragement for women in cross- cultural ministry. They have a magazine with inspiring stories and helpful tips for those living overseas. Plus international conferences. Phone: 1-877-789-7778 www.womenoftheharvest.com info@womenoftheharvest.com
World View Center Chuck Verro, M.A, veteran missionary and pastor, in private practice specializing in the mission community or in full time Christian service. Housing capabilities for singles, couples, and perhaps families are available. They are not plush, but certainly adequate for short term debriefs and such. 6012 SE Yamhill, Portland, OR 97215 Phone 503-872-3769 CJVcounsel@aol.com
PRACTICAL MINISTRY
EMERCY's mission is to provide a wide variety of services and projects that undergird missionaries and the churches that support them. Services include research, logistical support, consulting, short term teams, supply shipments, care packets, and interim position filling. http://www.emercy.org or call toll free in the US: 877-875-4483 International calls - 205-391-9867 E-mail info@emercy.org
Campers on Mission, accepts short-term volunteer assignments across the US and Canada. Short-term volunteer opportunities found by logging on to The Bridge, a web-based information system that connects volunteers and missions by offering hundreds of projects for both individuals and groups. (One that excites us is their willingness to go and help build churches or ministry buildings at their own expense. You only have to supply a place for the campers to set up, and one meal a day.) Go to thebridge.namb.net . Or call the Volunteer Mobilization Center at 1 800-462-8657.
Craftsmen For Christ, A Christ-centered men's ministry dedicated to helping those in need through the love of the Lord." http://www.craftsmenforchrist.com Phone: (916)624-9723 Address: 5591 W. Driftwood Ct., Rocklin, CA 95677
God's Provision Connecting the needs of the mission fields to God's Provision in his body. http://www.godsprovision.org/hearts.html
Hope Seeds-Christian Charitable Organization Hope Seeds is a Christian, charitable organization which provides seeds and agricultural support to missionaries and mission teams. http://www.hopeseeds.org/
Mission Projects Fellowship Non-profit organization providing equipment and supplies to mission boards in support of missionaries world wide. 215-491-1390 http://www.missionprojects.org/index.html PO Box 477, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Missionary Service Fellowship, Selmer, Tennessee, The Warehouse Program is a ministry extension.Designed to meet the physical needs of missionaries abroad by sending supplies through short-term mission trips. It is our desire to help alleviate some of the high costs in gathering supplies, but also work to gather things that are needed in a particular area. The various supplies range from toothbrushes to medical supplies, and everything in between. Ministries can even request specific items like hand tools, medical equipment, etc.1-877-820-7424 Fredrickson.sr@MSFI.org http://www.msfi.org/
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area http://www.homeofpeace.com Provide cargo shipping services to Christian missionaries and missions organizations, as well as lodging at reasonable rates.
RECYCLING ELECTRONICS
RESOURCE PROVIDERS
Missionary Service Fellowship, Inc. Provides resources and services to established missionaries, including literature, materials and training, to enable reaching people for Christ http://www.missionaryservicefellowship.org
Network Missions http://www.networkmissions.com/ Connects resource providers with need recipients to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
U.S. Center for World Mission Provides resources and support for missionaries. http://www.uscwm.org
RETREATS AND FURLOUGHS
GENERAL
CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY NETWORK -- Thanks to Christian innkeepers, more than 400 bed and breakfast inns now provide rooms and suites for pastors and missionaries at substantially reduced rates. Inns are located in all 50 states, Canada, England, Honduras, Nicaragua, Thailand and the US Virgin Islands. Each inn offers a minimum of 25% discount to full-time Christian workers.
http://www.christianhospitalitynetwork.org/
PASTOR�S RETREAT NETWORK No Fees, No Agenda, No Schedule, Just time with Him. www.pastorsretreatnetwork.org/
Prophets Chamber (listed by State on site) for Independent Baptist Missionaries http://www.world-evangelism.com/pc.htm
TEAM World receives offers from time to time of missionary housing for home assignment. Browse this information for possibilities!
http://www.teamworld.org/family/Operations/mhindex.htm
ALABAMA
Green Pond Baptist Church Prophet Chamber at the church. Contact info: Green Pond Baptist Church, P.O. Box 42, Green Pond, Alabama 35074
PastorCarlHall@GreenPondBaptistChurch.com http://www.greenpondbaptistchurch.com
CALIFORNIA
Aylward Dorm, Asen Chang, c/o P.J. O'Malley, 1539 East Howard, Pasadena CA 91104, Phone - 818-398-2415, Maximum of 1 week--vacation home
Azuza Pacific University, Aaron Bartholomew, 901 East Alcosta Avenue, P.O. Box 7000, Azuza CA 91702-7000, Phone - 818-969-3434, $12 per person with own linens, $17.00 without linens
Berkley Missionary Housing, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (San Francisco Bay area) Phone - 925-935-1574
Berkeley Presbyterian Missionary Homes, Ted Crouch, 2918 Regent St., Berkeley CA 94705, Phone - 510-843-8202, 14 units, 5 rooms for singles, 3 bed. home, 4 1-bed cottages, 3 2-bedroom cottages Call FAR in advance
Genesee Home includes a bedroom with a private bath, each with its own character for five nights, three meals per day, hostess gift, the use of our Library and all recreation activities on the ranch. Affordable to all Pastors or Missionaries and their spouses, we ask only to be reimbursed for approximately 1/3 of our operating expenses. This works out to be only $395 per couple. Inclusive of five nights stay in a beautiful restored Victorian Home. From time to time we offer unadvertised special rates. Call 530-284-1082 We offer a partial scholarship for a week at Genesee Home. 7202 Genesee Road, Taylorsville, CA 95983
Hospitality Homes Int., Lona Luczy, P.O. Box 415, Mariposa CA 95338, Ph. - 209-966-2988, 2-3 nights ($40), 4-7 nights ($80), requires reference form, requires letter on organization letterhead
House of Rest, 784 Santa Barbara St., Pasadena CA 91101, Phone - 818-793-6878, Call FAR in advance
Pine Valley Bible Conference, P.O. Box 400, Pine Valley CA 91962-0400, Phone - 619-473-8879, Complimentary 3 night stay for anyone in Full Time mission work
Rancho de la Paz in Lake Elsinore, CA. Where God's workers find rest, relaxation, and restoration. Located in high desert of Southern California, about 60 miles s.e. of Los Angeles and 80 miles n. of San Diego, only 5 miles from lovely Lake Elsinore. Caruso@across2u.com (909) 245-4082 Small Fee http://www.across2u.com/rancho.html
Redwood Christian, Park Sharon, 15000 Two Bar Rd., Boulder Creek CA 95006, Phone 408-338-2134
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area http://www.homeofpeace.com Provide cargo shipping services to Christian missionaries and missions organizations, guest lodging for ministerial travelers, and facilities for hosting small Christian retreats and seminars. Single- $44.40 per night; double- $55.50 per night; each additional person in the same room is $1.10 per person. Rates include overnight lodging, private on-suite bathrooms, expanded continental breakfast, and all local taxes. Provide daily towel service, and change bedding each 3-4 days (depending upon length of stay, guest preferences). Coin laundry available.
Walnut Creek, California (San Francisco Bay area), Bev and Culver Williams, 3 bedroom furnished, Phone - 925-935-4488
COLORADO
Road to Hebron Former missionaries Tom and Rebecca Daniels now serving in
209 Pond Dr., Divide, CO 80814 Phone - 719-687-3331
road2hebron@jesusanswers.com http://road2hebron.jesusanswers.com
Christian Camping International in Colorado Springs Phone - 719-260-9400 publishes a list of retreat centers KJHurst@aol.com
1st Baptist Church owns a 2BR furnished house for missionary families to use for FREE. Call Judy Kempton at 719-395-2242. Or write 1st Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2055, Buena Vista, CO 81211, requesting reservation dates
Godspeed Missionary Care Services is a branch of Southwest Counseling Associates in Littleton, Colorado, They also help missionaries "locate housing" and vehicles when in town. It is a Christ-centered faith ministry offering help to Christian missionaries and pastors. http://www.missionarycare.org
Glen Eyrie, outskirts of Colorado Springs, CO. Glen Eyrie and Eagle Lake, the conference and camping ministries of The Navigators, offer a variety of organized retreats, or the opportunity to stay in their facilities and design your own personal retreat. P.O. Box 6819, Colo. Springs, CO 80934 http://home.navigators.org/us/gleneyrie/ Reservations:719-634-0808 or 1-800-944-GLEN (4536)
SonScape Re-creation Ministries, P.O.Box 7777, Woodland Pk, CO 80866 Phone:719-687-7007 Fax: 719-687-7877
NEED R & R? � Business / rancher / missionary couple with a luxury cabin available on their ranch in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Designed for those in ministry and missions needing a short get-a-way. Limit families with a maximum of two children. Request a very modest cost. E-mail carolyn@operatorservices.com.
Rancho Mira Sol Locations: Triple Creek Ranch in northwestern IL and Rancho Mira Sol in Southwest CO. Their ministry in two distinct locations provides vacation homes for full-time evangelical pastors and missionaries, and families. Provide a place of refreshment and relaxation for those who are in need of rest. All reservations handled in Illinois. Contact Ministry Coordinator c/o Triple Creek Ranch, 348 N. Snipe Hollow Rd., Elizabeth, IL 61028 Phone:(815) 858-2435 Fax: (815) 858-2270 email: info@triplecreekranch.org www.triplecreekranch.org/
High Calling, Rena Olsclner, 710 Bent brook Rd., St. Louis, Missouri 63122, Phone - 314-966-2114, Closed during March and April (mud season) Paul and Rena Olshner own a 4BR vacation cabin in a rural area outside Steamboat Springs, CO, occasionally make available to missionary guests for FREE
CONNECTICUT
Calvary Chapel, Canterbury, CT. Contact David Hamberg at 203-546-9396 or Rte. 14, Canterbury CT.
Overseas Ministries Study Center located in New Haven,CT Renewal for mission and cross-cultural ministry to the worldwide Christian community. They also have an artist in residence program. 490 Prospect Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511 USA Tel: (203) 624-6672 Fax: (203) 865-2857
mailbox@OMSC.org http://www.gospelcom.net/omsc/
DELAWARE
Missionary Furlough Homes, Inc., 303 Main St., Dover DE 19901, Phone - 302-734-2760, One 2 bedroom apartment
FLORIDA
Bradenton Missionary Village provides rent-free housing and accommodations to qualified, retired evangelical missionaries. Aurora Ministries, P.O.Box 1848, Bradenton, Florida 34206 Phone - 941-748-4100 Fax: 941-748-2625 http://www.gospelcom.net/aurora/pages/village/village_home.htm
D&D Missionary Homes is a haven for Christian workers in the Tampa/St Petersburg area. 50 fully furnished, air-conditioned housing units for occupancy up to one year. 4020 58th. Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Phone:(727) 522-0522 Fax:(727) 522-0524 E-mail: ddmissionaryhomes@juno.com
Granada Presbyterian Church Missionary Guest House, Miami, Florida Phone - 305-444-8435 Call FAR IN ADVANCE
Laguna Beach Christian Retreats, 20016 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413, www.christiancamp.com Phone - 850-234-2502 or 800-352-3671 E-Mail: laguna@knology.net
GEORGIA
Restoration Road, 7890 Restoration Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 Private homes for clergy families' rest and restoration, on several acres of lovely property in a peaceful setting in rural Georgia. Contact Joann Earl (706) 745-7411
Paradise Mountain Ministries, P.O. Box 635, Toccoa. Georgia 30577 Phone -770-442-9254
IDAHO
Allison Ranch Wilderness Retreat For Christian Workers -- On the Salmon River in Idaho wilderness for full-time Christian workers. Guests arrive at the Ranch by chartered plane. Hosts in charge of needs, including all meals in the main lodge. Hiking, fishing, swimming or sunning on the sandy beaches. Elk and deer graze outside cabin. All the comforts of home without the intrusion of the world. Website: http://www.replace.com/allison Contact Judy at 208-377-3005 thomasfoundation@juno.com
ILLINOIS
Action Company, Ray Gonzales, 5375 Rt. 34, Oswego IL 60543, Phone -708-554-1013, An apartment above some offices
AIM in Wheaton, Illinois Contact Annette Horton, comfortable home with bedrooms available for overnight stays. Breakfast included. Low Fee. Phone - 630 681 0752. E-mail - Annette.Horton@aimint.net
Bethany Chapel in Wheaton, Illinois (a Plymouth Brethren Assembly) has an unfurnished house and apartments available that are "sometimes" available. Phone - 630-653-5285
Chicago Missionary Guest House (Brethren Assemblies), $15 daily, 5 Apartments, Glen Ellen, Illinois Contact Bob and Lois Sawyer at 630-469-3767
Deer Ridge Ministries, Located near Freeport, IL 5 day Sabbath rest- self directed study retreats for full time pastors and their spouses from 4 PM on Sun. through 11 AM Fri. The four suites include private bathrooms, desk-sitting area for study. Several common areas, swimming pool, and tennis court on 11 acre country estate. B�fast and lunch foods are provided, all guests gather in the dining room for the evening meal together. All rooms, food, linens and towels, are furnished at NO COST to pastors and their spouses. Contact David and Lois Decker, Directors c/o Highpoint Inn, 2440 East River Road, Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 248-2480 Dalou1087@stateline-isp.com www.deerridgeministries.org
JAARS, Phone - 1-800-890-0628 Ask for Jeanette Brantley. They have a Chicago and North Carolina location.
Mark and Karen Edwards' Home, c/o Stephanie Wilson, 544 S. Harvey, Oak Park, Illinois 60304 Phone - 708-383-5257
Missionary Furlough Homes (furnished) in Wheaton, Illinois (dedicated to providing Missionary Housing) 630-665-0020