Missionary Resources Connection
Enhancing the health, ministry effectiveness and
longevity of service of missionaries and their families
Ministering to Missionary Kids (MKs) and Third Culture Kids (TCKs)
The MK/TCK Re-Entry Retreat is designed for MKs or TCKs who are seniors in high school or college age. It's goal is to provide helpful tools which prepare for transition into American life and college. The retreat serves as an opportunity to learn and grow with those who are undergoing similar experiences and facing similar issues, and to have a fun time! Come and join us at our 2010 retreat!!
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Photos from the 2009 retreats
- July 18-27, 2010
- August 5-13, 2010
- July retreat - Columbia International University in Columbia, SC
- August retreat - Bethel Christian Camp in Gaston, SC
Mornings are filled with different topical seminars and practical sessions, such as:
- Transitioning Effectively To The U.S.
- TCK Identity Issues
- Handling Separation and Loss
- American Culture and Lifestyle
- Handling Your Own Finances in College
- Initiating Healthy Friendships
Afternoons are filled with relationship building and fun outdoor activities, such as:
- Sports (Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer)
- Outdoor Activities (Canoeing, Hiking, Paintball, Zip Line, Ropes Course, Climbing Wall)
- And much more...
$400.00 (includes meals, housing, activities, and materials). The registration deposit of $50.00 is non-refundable and due with each application. Due to low numbers, we are extending the deadline of both retreats this year to the week prior to each retreat (ie. week of July 11th for July retreat and week of July 26th for August retreat). Please send your registration form and deposit check to Missionary Resources Connection. The remaining balance ($350) is due at check-in time the first day of the retreat.
What have previous participants said about the retreat?
“There are other MKs out there like me! It's okay to open up, let people in and be out there and crazy!"
“I learned that I have an identity in Christ, and can connect with people and know where I am going in life.”
“The biggest thing I learned this week was that it is okay to be real with people. I was able to open up not only to people who cared but to people who could partly understand because of their similar experience. Thank you!”
“I learned how not to be afraid to be vulnerable with people.”
“I had an incredible time! God definitely sent me at the exact time I needed it most. I couldn't have asked for better counselors or such great teachers. Thank you so much! You've truly changed my life!”
“I learned it is OK to feel hurt and be hurt. It is not wrong to be angry and confused but it is how you deal with it that matters. I also learned that we as humans, and especially as MKs, need someone to simply listen to us and understand us. Find those kind of people in your life and grow in the Lord. ....From my experience, I honestly think that going to an MK Re-entry retreat is one of the most beneficial things you can do as an MK. It was a huge blessing in my life and I was privileged to meet people that will now be life-long friends even though we were only together for 1 week. These is a special tie among MKs, that no other group of people can meet up to. I loved every minute of it and the Lord really stretched me. I went to camp at a time in my life where I felt lost and dark, and alone and distant from God, and yet throughout that week God revealed Himself to me and now when I have a doubt I revert back to that week and I know that my God is Emmanuel - God with us."
Apply today!
Download the application package.
The deadline has been extended to June 1, 2010. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
To see the MK/TCK Re-entry Retreat Brochure go to seminars and retreats