"My sabbatical experience after serving seven years on the field was just what I needed. I was headed towards burnout, and I could feel it. I was able to rest and do life-giving activities. It was challenging in the beginning because of the routine we had established on the field, but it didn’t take long to adapt to the sabbatical schedule that we created with the Holy Spirit. During this time, I was able to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate my soul. I’m so thankful for this time and I realize how important and beneficial rest is for our body, spirit, and soul."

- Gwen Stanley, missionary in Latin America 

"I did my Cerny Smith Stress Assessment and follow up coaching with Lisa Johnson and it was insightful in helping me gauge where I'm at and what some potential areas of growth are in my life. It was helpful to go over the assessment with someone else and have Lisa explain how to understand and apply the things that were discovered in the assessment into my personal life. It overall helped with self-awareness; awareness of what gifts I am operating in in this season and what skills I may have to grow in applying right now. It was very simple and I finished the meeting feeling encouraged!"

- Shawna K., missionary in Asia

"Derek Cardwell, a Go To Nations missionary in the Philippines, has been faithfully covering my family in prayer through advocacy calls at least every two months and this warms our hearts. He has been a source of inspiration, joy, and great encouragement. Because of modern technology, the distance between the Philippines and Nigeria is of no consequence. My family sure loves and appreciates him for standing with us for several years and being a vital part of our lives and ministry. We admire his generosity with his time and treasure."

- Pam Dagwom, missionary in Africa

"Having a sabbatical was not on my radar, but Go To Nations Member Care recognized that it was something I desperately needed after more than 30 years of super-busy, full-time mission service. From February until September 2021, I was refreshed with rest, invigorated by getting out in nature, challenged by some amazing books, and got physically and emotionally healed by soaking in God's Word and simply not pushing myself so hard. During that time, God also dealt with me regarding walking in forgiveness, putting aside anger and offense, and learning to not be "addicted to busy". I feel like I am now the 2.0 version of myself and it's an upgrade for sure. I highly recommend a sabbatical for everyone, under the guidance of Member Care! 

- Ken Sandberg, missionary in Asia Pacific