A committed home support network makes a real difference. A strong home support team can be invaluable to mission workers and their families. That is why we support mission workers in setting up a home support team or committee. We also provide training, guidance and advice for home support teams, churches and organisations. Whether you are preparing a new team, looking for further training on a specific topic, or need support when a team has become stuck or is facing challenges, we are here to think alongside you and equip home support teams to provide sustainable support to mission workers.
Preparing new home support teams
Are you setting up a home support team or joining a newly formed team? During our three- to four-session preparation programme, we work together to build a strong foundation for healthy collaboration. We explore the role, tasks and responsibilities of a home support team, teamwork, expectations and clear communication. We also look at staying connected with the mission worker and working effectively with the church, mission organisation and wider support network. In addition, we discuss about spiritual support, communication, publicity, and fundraising. Together, we build a home support team that can support mission workers and their families with commitment and continuity throughout preparation, their time on the field and re-entry.
Guidance and advice for existing home support teams
Would your home support team benefit from advice, further development or a fresh perspective? Questions can arise around teamwork, communication, expectations or fundraising. When a team has become stuck or tensions have developed, it can also be valuable to take time to look at what is happening together. InToMission provides tailored guidance and advice. Together, we explore the situation, listen carefully to what is going on and identify practical ways forward that fit your team. Each session is tailored to the questions and needs of your home support team. In this way, we help you move forward with renewed confidence and commitment as you continue to build a strong home support network.
Equipping home support teams within churches and organisations
Do you have several home support teams and want to equip them further? InToMission provides tailored training evenings, training days and workshops for churches, organisations and foundations. Together, we identify the topics that are most relevant to your context. These may include the role and responsibilities of home support teams, communication and collaboration, healthy living and working in another culture, fundraising, support during the mission assignment, home leave and re-entry, or other topics relevant to mission work. Through this training, we strengthen and equip home support teams so they can support mission workers and their families with knowledge and confidence throughout every stage of their mission.
Would you like to prepare a home support team, organise a training evening or receive advice about an existing situation? Feel free to get in touch with us. We would be happy to discuss your needs and explore what kind of support would be most suitable.
