About

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Welcome to Strength International! We are a Faith based, Mental Health resource for evangelical Missionaries and their support systems. strength international was launched after my own experience of the joys and trials of missions work. My family started doing short-term (2weeks-6months) missions when I was 11 years old and I still today embark on short term missions trips.

I distinctly remember one of my first experiences with reverse culture shock. upon our return to the states, after a month long stay at an orphanage in India, I struggled to Reacclimate. The reverse culture shock left me feeling angry, frustrated and isolated. I found it hard to empathize with the problems of my peers, and was overwhelmed by the things I once counted as blessings. it was hard for me to not compare my life with those of the orphans i was just ministering to. the purity of joy i witnessed from these orphans, who had nothing, would change my perspective and worldview forever.

years later, as i was praying about what to pursue in college, God reminded me of this specific experience as well as other emotionally challenging times. He gave me a clear prompting to study psychology with the goal of being a help to His helpers. He lovingly guided me each step of the way, giving me a clear outline for how to support other missionaries. This journey began in 2010, and in 2018, Strength International was born. Strength international has since served over 100 missionaries in over 35 countries around the world, thanks to the faithful donations of patrons coming along side and believing in the work we do.