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Furlough is a unique season—filled with challenges, transitions, and opportunities. After eight furloughs over 17 years, we’ve learned valuable lessons about how to navigate this time well while balancing ministry, family, and personal health.
In this episode, we share practical strategies for managing expectations, setting boundaries, and making the most of your furlough. We cover how the role of furlough has changed, the biggest challenges missionaries face, and how to structure your time to avoid burnout while still being effective in ministry. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ The purpose of furlough and how it has changed over the years ✅ Why digital communication has blurred the lines between field and furlough ✅ The biggest challenges of furlough—balancing ministry, support-raising, and family time ✅ Managing expectations and setting realistic goals for your time in the U.S. ✅ How to plan vacations and rest to avoid exhaustion ✅ Furlough with kids—helping them adjust, stay engaged, and thrive ✅ Avoiding the “Furlough 15”—staying healthy while traveling ✅ Faith and finances—trusting God when you need to raise additional support ✅ Time-saving hacks and travel tips for a smoother furlough ✅ The power of boundaries—why planning ahead prevents burnout This can be a helpful episode for missionaries as well as for family members or churches who would like to better understand the ups and downs of furlough/home assignment.
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MISSIONS LIFE: Navigating Life, Leadership, and Ministry Abroad ABOUT USJoin Kyle & Heather Farran as they share resources and encouragement for current missionaries, future missionaries, and those praying for missionaries. Dive into topics like cross-cultural living, raising MKs, team dynamics, leadership, and overcoming challenges. Kyle and Heather have lived overseas since 2007, serving in South Africa, Tanzania, and now in Portugal. Kyle is the Western Europe Regional Director for ABWE and author of Overflowing. Heather works alongside Kyle in leadership and is a Registered Nurse. They have 3 daughters, one married, one in university, and one at home.
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