Bibliography

I. Stress and its consequences
II. The Importance of self-love and self-esteem
III. Cross-Cultural stress
IV. Missionary role stress
V. The first term: life change stress
VI. Fifteen tips for survival to new workers
VII Suggestions to senior missionaries for helping new recruits
Conclusion

The process of adjusting to life in a foreign culture is nearly always a stressful experience due to the cultural and psychological disorientation which results. Where this disorientation is severe and prolonged, physical or emotional withdrawal from the stressful situation will eventually result. In missionaries, it can lead to ineffectiveness in ministry, interpersonal relationship problems and drop-out. In light of this, suggestions are offered for minimizing stress and improving survivability and effectiveness of new workers.