MK / TCK RESOURCES
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As rich and broad as their experiences may be, those who have spent significant portions of their lives in other cultures often struggle with their own identity and with reentry into North America.
It is critical that “multi-culturals” of all ages be aware of the factors that have shaped them and of the differences that define them. It is equally important that we who welcome them “home” have a better understanding of both their strengths and their struggles in order to care for them in an informed and effective way.
Twenty years on the mission field and a lifetime as an MK (missionaries’ kid) have prepared me well to speak, write and consult on MK and TCK (Third Culture Kid) issues. My goal is to use the knowledge and experience I’ve accumulated to help others who might feel like nomads in search of wholeness and who, at any age, are still living with the consequences, good and bad, of an international lifestyle. Additionally, my passion is to educate North American mission agencies and church groups about the uniqueness of the MK identity in order to equip them to care for their “multi-culturals” in a sensitive and knowledgeable way. [Click on adjacent categories for further information.]
From TeachBeyond: “We were recently blessed to have Michele share her experience and insight with our new missionaries who are going to serve TCKs around the world. Michele utilized an effective mix of profiles, statistics, and personal stories that allowed our new members to really begin to understand TCKs and how they can be most effective in loving and caring for them. In addition to helping our new missionaries better understand the unique challenges and opportuniteis that TCKs face, it was amazing to see how Michele’s presentations allowed some of the adult TCKs attending to grasp for the first time the effects of their own TCK experience on themselves. We are so grateful for Michele’s service to the missionaries of TeachBeyond and highly recommend her as an expert in the areas of understanding and serving TCKs.”
Michael Koerber, Director of Mobilization, TeachBeyond
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