In this episode, we unpack Uncharted's theme for 2024: Cannot be Hidden. What does that mean? Why does an organization have an annual theme? And how does it relate to the stories of our Field Partners in North Africa, Central Asia, and beyond?
Also, get an update on Myanmar from our friend and Partner David Lian.
27 Feb 2024
Episode 37 - Ministry Burnout ft. James Grout
Burnout is the emotional and physical exhaustion that comes from prolonged mental, physical, or emotional stress. While everyone goes through seasons of stress, the relational aspect of ministry heightens its difficulty. And when you are also shouldering the burdens of a community or dealing with culture shock or caring for desperately needy people on top of your own personal life, tiredness can lead to exhaustion pretty quickly.
In this episode, we’re talking to James Grout from One Child and we’re asking questions like: What are things specific to ministry and missions that can cause burnout? What happens when something we feel we’re called to seems impossible and overwhelming? And when is it okay to walk away from ministry?
NOTES:
Outpost: https://outpostnetwork.org/
One Child: https://onechild.org/
2021 Barna study: https://www.barna.com/research/pastors-well-being/
Tim Bolsinger on disappointing people:: https://bolsinger.blogs.com/weblog/2010/04/disappointing-leadership-the-core-competency.html
21 Dec 2023
Episode 36: Hope for the Persecuted Church
According to the World Watch List from Open Doors, more than 360 million Christians are persecuted for their faith, which is one in seven believers. At Uncharted, 3 out of 6 of our Locations are rated as experiencing either Very High or Extreme levels of persecution. And the experiences of our Field Partners there ranges from being rejected by friends and family, difficulties finding work or acceptance in a community, to even threats of violence or death.
The boldness and courage of these Christians is admirable, but they also need support. And we, as their family, need to stand with them.
In this episode, we’re asking questions like: What actually is real persecution? How do we stand alongside our brothers and sisters experiencing it? And where can we find hope?
RESOURCES:
-Exponential article on multiplication amidst persecution: exponential.org/multiplication-face-persecution
-Send a message to Uncharted Field Partners: unchartedinternational.org/write
-Support Uncharted’s 2023 end of year fundraising campaign: unchartedinternational.org/give
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