Featuring author Shonna Ingram | Hosted by Bradley Bell
 
How can churches care well for missionaries returning home from the field—especially when they carry deep wounds and weariness? In this Sending Church Online Training, Upstream’s Bradley Bell interviews author and re-entry specialist Shonna Ingram about her new book (published through Upstream), Navigating the Re-entry Journey: Trauma-Informed Care for Global Workers in Transition. Drawing from her own experience and years of walking with others, Shonna helps leaders understand re-entry not as a single event but as an often complex emotional and spiritual journey.
 
Together they explore how “trauma-informed care” offers a biblical and practical framework for healing and growth—helping churches move beyond logistics to nurture “post-traumatic growth” in their missionaries. You’ll learn why re-entry care matters, what to expect in the four phases of re-entry, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
 
Whether you lead missionary care, serve on a sending team, or simply want to walk well with those in transition, this conversation will deepen your understanding of re-entry and point you to compassionate next steps.
 
Learn more about the book and order your copy on Amazon.