When Amy Young sent out an anonymous survey in January 2024, over 350 global workers responded. She asked this question, "Is there something you feel might jeopardize you staying on the field, if your senders or organization knew about it?"

Amy joined Denise this month to talk about the results of the survey, and the importance of both senders and goers talking about the hard things we often don't tackle.

Amy Young, MA, LPC loves a good story. She served in China for nearly 20 years (plenty of stories there!), cofounded Velvet Ashes, and founded Global Trellis. As the founder Global Trellis, her current story involves helping Great Commission workers have tended souls and growing skill sets. Amy is a sought-after speaker and has spoken hundreds of times around the globe. Amy’s written six books for Great Commission workers including Looming Transitions and Becoming More Fruitful in Cross-Cultural Work. She loves all things Denver Broncos, Kansas Jayhawks, and Diet Coke.

We are grateful to ⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Global Trellis Senders Webinar and Discussion Guide

Global Trellis Goers Webinar

Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal

We recommend Barnabas or Valeo for counseling options specifically for global workers.

We are excited to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called An Ode to Sunrises by Alyssa. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Alyssa has been working and serving abroad in Turkey for the past 4 years at an international school with her husband. She teaches music and serves at her local church on the worship team. When she’s not teaching, you can find her traveling, writing, reading, or enjoying a cup of coffee with a friend.

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Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are excited to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Travel Thoughts and Tips by Beth. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!

Beth is a cross-cultural worker, wife, and mother to 4 young children. In 2016, she and her family moved to South Africa to be involved in theological education and discipling future Christian leaders. You can find her at ⁠⁠⁠https://bethbarthelemy.com/⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠

Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠

Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!