(RePlay) #51 How to Care for our People on the Field

The point of people care is to reflect the shepherd heart of God and help our people thrive personally and in their ministry.  Today on the Pod, we talk about all things People Care; burnout, depression, addiction, limits, rest, and internet use. You are going to hear the word “community” and how important it is a lot in this pod. You are really going to like today’s conversation. "It takes a long time for people actually to get to the field. There is a lot of preparation that goes into that – finances, prayer, hopes, dreams, vision – and then it makes no sense to send people off and to send people to difficult places and then to leave them on their own."  Read more at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Introduction 01:00 My first experience with people care 02:34 What is People Care05:25 Is People Care proactive or reactive? 08:23 How has People Care developed over the years 12:10 What are the recurring issues faced in people care? 16:05 Dealing with the distracted life on the field 25:00 Find a good hobby!30:40 Rest is a call to creativity 35:40 Is home assignment a vacation? 40:00 Good practices for people care people 45:20 What do we do with our limits?