Are you familiar with APEST?

Are you familiar with APEST?

Submitted by Joel Workman, Co-director People Care and Formation Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash Are you an Apostle, a Prophet, an Evangelist, a Shepherd, a Teacher? Do you even know? Hopefully at some point in your journey with Communitas you’ve been introduced to...
New Year Blessing

New Year Blessing

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash New Year greetings to you, Communitas family and friends! Our Wellness Team (made up of both the Training and the People Care & Formation teams) wanted you to know that you are on our minds and in our prayers as we consider the...
What are you listening to?

What are you listening to?

Submitted by Joel Workman, Co-director People Care and Formation Photo by enrico bet on Unsplash Podcasts are a great way to pass the time, learn new things, or be challenged in how we think. But if you’re like me, it’s easy to get stuck in well-worn paths regarding...
Advent Resources

Advent Resources

Submitted by Julie Workman, Co-director Staff Care and Development Photo by Max Beck on Unsplash The Advent season is upon us and we eagerly anticipate the celebration of Emmanuel together!  If you’re looking for a resource to follow along this Advent, it’s not...
4 Coaching-ish questions to improve every conversation

4 Coaching-ish questions to improve every conversation

Submitted by Brad Smith, Director of Training You don’t have to be a coach or coaching someone to benefit from the principles of asking good questions. Good questions help conversations go deeper. Deep conversations create trust and trust in relationships...

Transformation happens at the speed of attachment

Posted by Brad Smith on behalf of Carey Uhler Have you ever felt unworthy, or disconnected? Do you ever feel like you are not enough? Do you find yourself trying too hard to please people? Have you ever felt a sense of being flawed or unloveable? Do you ever get a...

What are my Strengths?

At one point or another you have probably taken the Clifton Strengths assessment. Now is as good a time as any to revisit that. Our desire is that this is more than just some “personality assessment”. We believe that this tool can help you understand a bit more about...

“Out of Office”

Missionaries need vacation too and HMA (Home Ministry Assignment) is NOT vacation! This month as we’re fully into the heat of summer, we want to remind you that rest is biblical and that vacation is not only good, but needed! This can feel tricky for those...
The Truth About Teams

The Truth About Teams

This month we want to draw your attention to The Truth About Teams. Check out this webinar that will be offered on 13 June at 10:00 EST (16:00 CET) for only $35. Whether you’re fortunate enough to have a Communitas team that you’re working...
Transition 101

Transition 101

Change is all around us. It’s one of the few things in life we can’t avoid. But how do we process change? How do we cope with change we weren’t looking for? How do we adjust to change that won’t just reverse itself? What happens when the change...