“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.”

Margaret J. Wheatley, American Author

Debriefing is a relational and intentional process in which a person is able to share their story, reflect on it, see the impact of it, make meaning of it, and take the healthy next steps. Debriefing allows a person to process their experience, feel the emotions, and address any important issues that might be there. It is a safe place for a person to be seen, heard, and known without the fear of judgment.

In our debriefing we desire a person to experience rest, reflection, reorientation, renewal, and reengagement. This is loosely modeled after Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28-29.

• Rest - Debriefing works best when we are able to unplug from normal life. For those in ministry, rest is often overlooked.

• Reflect - What has happened? What emotions are present? What thoughts do you have about what happened? How has it impacted you?

• Reorient - Where is God in all of this? How does he speak into your situation? What assumptions do you have about Him?

• Renew - The God of grace meets you in your weakness with his tailor-made mercies.

• Re-engage - What are the next best steps knowing what you know now?

A global worker may seek out debriefing for any number of reasons:

• A difficult circumstance or season in ministry

• A transition to a new field or new position

• Leaving the field and retuning home

• A crisis or trauma

• Relational conflict

• A season of uncertainty

We offer debriefing for all of these.