TCK Camp Giving Emphasis
Children and families of our IMB missionaries have a special role and purpose, and they also face special challenges and carry unique burdens. Formerly called “MKs” or Missionary Kids, children of missionaries are now commonly called “TCKs,” which stands for “Third Culture Kids,” because these children grow up in a combination of their parents’ home culture and their host culture, which often develops into a third culture of its own. Because of unique challenges that TCKs often face, it can be difficult for parents of older children to remain in frontier positions.
One way that Southern Baptist can support missionary families and invest in their longevity is to invest in their children. An extremely meaningful experience for TCKs is to have the opportunity to attend camp with other TCKs who understand well the third culture experience. Camp means a chance to escape the isolation TCKs often experience, a chance to hear spiritual truths from leaders others than parents, and a chance to connect with like-minded peers who speak their heart language. Connection Church Belle Fourche will have a special giving emphasis during the month of February to help enable TCKs on the field to attend camp this summer. Others interested in giving towards TCK camp or promoting TCK camp giving can visit the IMB Camp Buddy page or contact Chad McCord at chad@bellefourcheconnection.com for any additional information or resources to promote this emphasis in other churches.
Stephen Carson is the pastor of Connection Church—Belle Fourche
