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The Bittersweet of Travelling as an Adult TCK
By PortalBot • May 09, 2023

Over the last year, I took more flights than I ever have within a single year. I’ve had more time to be in these liminal spaces than ever before. As an adult TCK (Third Culture Kid), this has invit...

Risk-taking in the Canadian Wilderness
By PortalBot • April 24, 2023

What first came to mind when I was invited to the “Canadian wilderness” to help lead a Wilderness Camp for adult third culture kids (ATCKs) this past July was the book Hatchet 

Wilderness ReBoot: What to Expect
By PortalBot • April 11, 2023

Designed for adult MKs (Missionary Kids) seeking a deep encounter with God amidst the beauty of the Canadian back country wilderness, Wilderness ReBoot is a co-ed retreat for MKs (Mission...

Updates & Reflections from My Trip to India
By PortalBot • April 04, 2023

Paul shares stories, updates and reflections from his recent trip to India. God is at work!

Wilderness ReBoot: Solitude, Community & Mission
By PortalBot • January 16, 2023

Ben shares about how his love for the wilderness first started, and gives insight into what adult MKs (Missionary Kids) can expect at Wilderness ReBoot. 

The Busyness of an MK (Missionary Kid)
By PortalBot • November 30, 2022

I love airports.

The hustle and bustle. People of every nationality streaming past me. The endless possibilities of flights to every corner of the world.

As an adult now, I can ...

Adult Third Culture Kid Research
By PortalBot • November 14, 2022

One of the main reasons I decided to pursue doctoral studies was to conduct research. Not just any research, but "Adult Third Culture Kid" (ATCK) research. For many years, I worked with children, t...

6 Gospel Truths for TCKs
By PortalBot • October 18, 2022

Ethan, an adult Missionary Kid, shares 6 gospel truths for Missionary Kids & Third Culture Kids ...

"While there are many positive things about growing up as Missionary Kids, we face ...

Behind the Scenes (at MORE Network)
By PortalBot • July 04, 2022

 A behind the scenes look at God's faithfulness in the MORE Network and an invitation to pray with us!

Serving Leaders: Replacing Ourselves
By PortalBot • June 20, 2022

How do we serve leaders? By thinking about how to replace them! Okay, maybe some of you will think this is a bad idea...

Changing the Oil on your Cross-Cultural Worker
By PortalBot • May 17, 2022

How do we care for our Cross-Cultural Ministry Workers? Using car maintenance as an analogy, Mark unpacks three ways the church can support & care for Cross-Cultural Ministry Workers....

The Joy of Transitions
By PortalBot • April 26, 2022

God calls us to follow Him in obedience. Almost always it means change. Leaving our comfort zone, we move into unknown territory, feeling anxious, fearful, and sometimes terrified. Yet we can journ...