{"id":36762,"date":"2024-08-29T11:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/?page_id=36762"},"modified":"2024-09-25T09:40:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:40:36","slug":"mk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/mk\/","title":{"rendered":"Missionary Kids Care Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Supporting the Unique Needs of Missionary Kids (MKs) Around the World&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23d46828&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Welcome to International Ministries\u2019 Missionary Kids Care Ministry. We understand the extraordinary lives that MKs lead: from growing up in diverse cultures to navigating the challenges of transitioning back to the U.S., MKs face unique experiences that require special care, support, and understanding.<br \/>\n<strong>Our mission is to provide holistic care that addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of MKs, helping them thrive wherever they are.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Give Now&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#d26628&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.internationalministries.org%2Fglobal-servant-support%3Fsfcampaign%3D7011N000000Ub0rQAC&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725014088059{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725014060882{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Caring for Those Who Carry the Mission Forward&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23565560|line_height:1.4&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-uppercase heading-custom-width&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010225037{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">International Ministries\u2019 MK Care Mission<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725009746312{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]We are dedicated to supporting MKs by providing resources, community, and care tailored to their specific needs. Whether it&#8217;s helping them adjust to new cultures, assisting with the transition to college life in the U.S., or offering spiritual and emotional support, <strong>we are here to ensure that MKs are equipped and encouraged as they navigate their unique journeys.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1002064586&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725011298946{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How We Support Missionary Kids&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%23565560|line_height:1.4&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-uppercase&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010938116{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010816183{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">Transition Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1726512588480{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Transitioning from life overseas to college in the U.S. is one of the biggest challenges MKs face. We provide practical and emotional support to help ease this transition, offering services like mentorship, cultural adjustment guidance, and assistance with everyday needs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#666666&#8243; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;plain-button&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Finternationalministries.org%2Fcaring-for-missionary-kids-in-college%2F|title:Caring%20for%20Missionary%20Kids%20in%20College&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010946103{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010982491{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">Building Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1726512604596{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">We foster a sense of community among MKs by organizing events, connecting them with other MKs, and creating opportunities for them to share their experiences. We also provide a platform for churches and individuals to get involved in supporting MKs through various initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#666666&#8243; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;plain-button&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Finternationalministries.org%2Fwhen-an-mk-comes-to-visit%2F|title:When%20an%20MK%20Comes%20to%20Visit&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010938116{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725011036822{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">Prayer and Spiritual Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1726512656454{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Prayer is a powerful tool for supporting MKs. We offer prayer resources specifically designed to address the unique challenges that MKs face, from cultural adaptation to building strong, Christ-centered relationships.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#666666&#8243; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;plain-button&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Finternationalministries.org%2Fhow-to-pray-for-missionaries-kids%2F|title:How%20to%20Pray%20for%20Missionaries%20Kids&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725010946103{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1727273114492{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Long-Term Holistic Care<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1727272653643{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">We desire to let the MKs know that they have value and are important in and of themselves (and not just because of their parents\u2019 ministry). Our aim is longevity of care, rather than care for a season, allowing churches to build and maintain relationships with MKs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#666666&#8243; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;plain-button&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Finternationalministries.org%2Fpromoting-long-term-holistic-care%2F|title:Promoting%20Long-Term%20Holistic%20Care&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725009856279{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Missionary Kid Care Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23565560|line_height:1.4&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-uppercase heading-custom-width&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725011799729{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-block-custom-width&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">Resources to help you care for a missionary kid in your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725011730898{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-block-custom-width&#8221;]From prayer guides for MKs, tips on how to welcome MKs at your church, and advice on how to navigate life transitions, <strong>access everything you need for MK care right at your fingertips.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;post-slider-row post-slider-row-grey news-post-slider-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;mkc-news-post-slider&#8221;]  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div id=\"posts-slider-897134476\" class=\"owl-carousel posts-slider\">\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/promoting-long-term-holistic-care\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMMK-Connect-Handbook-Image.jpeg\" alt=\"Promoting Long-Term Holistic Care\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/promoting-long-term-holistic-care\/\">Promoting Long-Term Holistic Care<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Promoting Long-Term Holistic Care\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css=\".vc_custom_1727254675227{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}\" el_class=\"single-mk-post-heading\"][vc_column_text]We desire to let the MKs know that they have value and are important in and of themselves (and not just<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/pray-for-our-missionary-kids\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/small-group-time-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Pray For Our Missionary Kids\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/pray-for-our-missionary-kids\/\">Pray For Our Missionary Kids<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row gap=\"35\"][vc_column width=\"1\/12\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"5\/12\"][vc_column_text el_class=\"single-mk-post-text\"]Spiritual Growth and Discipleship for a real, growing faith that is their own love and trust in Jesus in difficult times[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=\"single-mk-post-text\"]Relationships with Others honest, loving<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/questions-mks-would-love-to-be-asked\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Amaryn-Trout-Phillipines.jpeg\" alt=\"Questions MKs Would Love to be Asked\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/questions-mks-would-love-to-be-asked\/\">Questions MKs Would Love to be Asked<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Questions MKs Would Love to be Asked\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css=\".vc_custom_1726484041137{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}\" el_class=\"single-mk-post-heading\"][vc_column_text]Are you interested in getting to know missionary, but aren\u2019t sure where to start? Here are some great<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/when-an-mk-comes-to-visit\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gutter-ball-relay-3.jpeg\" alt=\"When an MK Comes to Visit\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/when-an-mk-comes-to-visit\/\">When an MK Comes to Visit<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Making the most of your church\u2019s time with your MK family[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Welcoming missionaries to your church can be an exciting time both for your church family and for the missionary family.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/how-to-pray-for-missionary-kids\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sydney-Kolin-Gavin-Junaes-Thailand.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Pray for Missionary Kids\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/how-to-pray-for-missionary-kids\/\">How to Pray for Missionary Kids<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Missionary Kids (\u201cMKs\u201d) live extraordinary, stressful, blessed, and challenging lives. And though they may be living in another part of the world, they are still kids, with the same basic<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/how-to-pray-for-missionaries\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hannah-Witmer-with-Sunita-Thailand-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Pray for Missionaries\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/how-to-pray-for-missionaries\/\">How to Pray for Missionaries<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you are asked to pray for missionaries, do you ever find yourself wondering what to pray? \u201cI don\u2019t even really know these people,\u201d you think. \u201cHow can I pray<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"item\">\n            <div class=\"item-left\">\n                <div class=\"pic\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/caring-for-missionary-kids-in-college\/\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Will-Ricky-and-Nora-Elisabet.jpg\" alt=\"Caring for Missionary Kids in College\">\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"item-right\">\n                <div class=\"post-title\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/caring-for-missionary-kids-in-college\/\">Caring for Missionary Kids in College<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \n                <p class=\"description\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Caring for Missionary Kids in College\" font_container=\"tag:h1text_align:left\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" el_class=\"single-mk-post-heading\"][vc_column_text el_class=\"single-mk-post-text\"]Transitioning back to the U.S. for college is arguably the biggest change an MK experiences. How can you help ease<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\njQuery(document).ready(function() {\n  jQuery(\"#posts-slider-897134476\").owlCarousel({\n    items: 3, \/\/ Show the number of items specified by the slides parameter\n    center: true, \/\/ Center the active item\n    loop: true, \/\/ Loop the carousel\n    margin: 10, \/\/ Adjust margin between items if needed\n    dots: false, \/\/ Disable dots\n    autoplay: false, \/\/ Disable autoplay\n    nav: true, \/\/ Show navigation arrows\n    responsive: {\n      0: {\n        items: 1 \/\/ Show 1 item on mobile devices\n      },\n      600: {\n        items: Math.min(2, 3) \/\/ Show 2 items or less depending on the slides parameter\n      },\n      1000: {\n        items: 3 \/\/ Show the number of items specified by the slides parameter\n      }\n    }\n  });\n});\n<\/script>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725011896467{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #56b59f !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Give a Gift to the Next Generation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-uppercase&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725012013990{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 18px;\">Support MKs as They Serve God\u2019s Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725012334775{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.4;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Global Coordinator for MK and Family Care is a donor-supported position. Your gifts given to God through International Ministries ensure ongoing care for IM\u2019s missionary kids. Would you consider pledging a gift of $100, $50, or $25 a month today?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Give Now&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#d26628&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.internationalministries.org%2Fglobal-servant-support%3Fsfcampaign%3D7011N000000Ub0rQAC&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725013980985{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36876&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Get Involved&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23565560|line_height:1.4&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-uppercase&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725013883518{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">Partner with Us in Caring for MKs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725013876101{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Whether through prayer, donating, or volunteering your time, your support can make a significant difference in the lives of MKs<\/strong>. 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We would love to connect with you and explore how we can support MKs together.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#666666&#8243; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;plain-button&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Finternationalministries.org%2Fsend-a-message%2F%3Fr%3D80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725013715027{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Hear What Our MKs Have to Say&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%23565560|line_height:1.4&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-uppercase&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725013660192{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #d46828; font-size: 18px;\">MKs Love IM\u2019s MK Ministry!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/slick-carousel\/1.8.1\/slick-theme.min.css\"\/><div class=\"testimonial-slider\"><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"The best thing about being an MK is all the different cultures. I think we get a better understanding of every different person, and we can understand them better.\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ruth-Stanton.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth Stanton\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Ruth Stanton<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Hungary<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"I get to explore around a lot of new places--and make new friends!\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Gavin-Juanes.jpg\" alt=\"Gavin Juanes\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Gavin Juanes<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Thailand<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"I love how you can find traces of this culture all around the world.\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Andrew-Good.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Good\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Andrew Good<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Europe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"I just love talking to people. It's like almost something I consider a love language - knowing someone and then someone caring enough to know about you. I think a lot of MKs do that.\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nat-Reed.jpg\" alt=\"Nat Reed\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Nat Reed<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Bolivia<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"Now that I'm older, I can really appreciate how much it's made me, me.\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dani-Bonilla-Giovanetti.jpg\" alt=\"Dani Bonilla-Giovanetti\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Dani Bonilla-Giovanetti<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Iberoamerica<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"I feel like being an MK helped me have the base and the tools - and then being out on my own really helped me develop that relationship with God; personalize that and build on those foundations.\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nora-Elisabet-Kalkman.jpg\" alt=\"Nora Elisabet Kalkman\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Nora Elisabet Kalkman<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Europe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p class=\"testimonial-excerpt\">\"These kids are as much missionaries as their parents are; they're speaking into people's lives just as much, and they can't properly do that if they don't have good spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health.\"<\/p><div class=\"testimonial-info-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-image\" src=\"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Julia-Boardwell.jpg\" alt=\"Julia Boardwell\"><div class=\"testimonial-info-details\"><h2 class=\"testimonial-title\">Julia Boardwell<\/h2><p class=\"testimonial-category-place\">IM Missionary Kid, Thailand<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slider-arrows\"><span class=\"arrow prev-slide\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"arrow next-slide\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/slick-carousel\/1.8.1\/slick.min.js\"><\/script><script>\n            jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                $(\".testimonial-slider\").slick({\n                    slidesToShow: 1,\n                    slidesToScroll: 1,\n                    centerMode: true, \n                    centerPadding: \"25%\",\n                    autoplay: true,\n                    autoplaySpeed: 5000,\n                    prevArrow: $(\".prev-slide\"),\n                    nextArrow: $(\".next-slide\")\n                });\n            });\n        <\/script>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Supporting the Unique Needs of Missionary Kids (MKs) Around the World&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23d46828&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Welcome to International Ministries\u2019 Missionary Kids Care Ministry. 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