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As we are seeking to responsibly send people from our own churches to the ends of the earth, our desire is to send them prepared. A part of missionary preparation is to identify potential problems that might become magnified in a stressful or isolated setting. GCPN has worked to develop an Assessment Team which offers its services to network churches. Some of these professionals offer their services to commissioned missionaries free of cost. Some of them charge the minimum possible for their services. To obtain appointments for your missionaries contact gcpn@fbca.org. We highly recommend that you consider the following assessments for all of your cross-cultural workers:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
- Medical Team Leader: Dr. James A. Richardson, M.D., PhD, F.A.C.C Cardiology Partners, LLP
Arlington, Texas
gcpn@fbca.org
DENTAL EXAMINATION
- Dental Team Leader: Dr. William Miller, D.M.D.
Arlington, Texas
gcpn@fbca.org
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
- Team Leader: Dr. Mike Stedham, LPC,LMFP
Center for Counseling and Enrichment, Arlington, Texas
http://fbca.org/counselingcenter
- Dr. Kathy Owen, PhD, LMFT & Dr. Rick Owen, PhD, LMFT
Trinity Relationship Services
214.458.0647
The Owens have provided professional service to many missionaries dealing with adjustment, culture shock, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, couple relationship, peer relationship, and other issues. Rick and Kathy are uniquely prepared to assist missionaries in preparation for field service and in management of emotional, relational, or psychological problems experienced on the field.
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN
CULTURAL ADAPTABILITY ASSESSMENT
MISSIONARY READINESS AND ON-FIELD RETENTION ASSESSMENT
- Team Leader: Dr. Ben Gray
Retention Associates, Inc.
TEAM COACHING/CONFLICT RESOLUTION/MEDIATION
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