One of the significant challenges we face on a day-to-day basis is working with others, often from different cultures and with different personalities.  SYIS is designed to enhance the knowledge, attitudes and skills of Christian workers for relating well with family, co-workers, friends and those from other cultures. SYIS is highly interactive. Participants work and share together in pairs, small groups, as a whole group, and practice the skills with each other. The best methods of i...

The heart and soul of caring for God's scattered servants. Written by "shepherds: for "shepherds" who feel called into a ministry of soul care to God's scattered servants. It provides practical and realistic help to those involved in pastoral care of  expatriate missions force around the world. Authors: Reagon Wilson, David Kronbach Publisher: Barnabas Books

What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the gospel daily, simply, and authentically. With this story of her conversion as a backdrop, Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use this same “radical, ordinary hospitality” to bri...

Proactive Care & Support - The Rest Initiative supports companies and organizations in service of others to ensure that their people are healthy and that thereby, their unique missions are accomplished. Through its specialized and comprehensive care, The Rest Initiative is committed to the emotional wellbeing of non-profit employees, and ultimately, to seeing thriving organizations.  We believe in providing proactive care for those who serve others by offering the support needed for thes...

Key insights for international business. By: Gus Lubin