This session focuses on the role of women in missions including opportunities, challenges, and preparation for service.
Session recorded on November 7 2024 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Session block #2
Speaker name(s): Rebekah Naylor
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/women-on-mission
How do you keep up with the demands of ministry while balancing the needs of your family, not to mention your own needs?
How do you keep doing more with less?
How do you protect yourself from burnout while advocating for the least of these?
How do you establish boundaries without neglecting the needs of your community?
What does work–life – balance look like?
These are some o...
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