INTERWOVEN

Interwoven is a partnership between SIM Australia and Interserve Australia colleagues who both have a heart to see Third Culture Kids physically, spiritually and mentally thriving on the mission field.

Our goal

Our goal is to bring the Gospel into the struggles that are normal to the TCK life.

God in the Cracks is a program for Third Culture Kids, which looks at the impact of having constantly changing relationships and the cracks that can result. This program is a conversation about how God intimately understands the complex life they go through and the emotions that are a part of it.

The desired outcome of this program is for participating TCK’s to develop language around the emotions that are common to this life and see that they have a God who intimately understands.

Our vision

Interwoven exists to develop intentional Gospel filled content and authentic space for relationship with Missionary Kids.

Our mission

We do this by connecting with the challenges of their personal experience through curriculum, resources, and relationship.

Our Values

1. Central to our values as an organisation is our belief that God is who He says He is in scripture and our work is in submission to Him.

2. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and speaks into every part of the human experience.

3. We see Missionary Kids as an intentional part of God’s plan which means their spiritual growth and formation is a vital part of cross-cultural ministry.

Meet the Team

Kath Willliams

I grew up in Australia and have only moved three times in my whole life. I have a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Graduate Diploma in Divinity. I became passionate about working with TCKs after helping at a team retreat for Interserve. I came to realise that throughout my youth, I had friends who were Missionary Kids and how much I valued their friendship. After returning from the retreat, I started to ask questions about what was needed to support these young people as they returned to their passport countries and how we can help them find their identity in Christ. In 2016, I moved to Cambodia where I worked with an international school and served at the international youth group which gave me a better understanding of TCKs. Since coming back to Australia, my passion is to see TCKs well cared for and for organizations to do member care well. Interwoven is a passion of mine and I want to see mission agencies work together to share the Gospel, particularly in caring for children and young adults.

Jeni Ward

Being a TCK who had two TCKs as parents I feel like I have come by my Third Culture identification honestly. My own journey has been a blend of treasured experiences and struggles, much like anyone else’s. One of my most distinct memories was the first time someone taught the Word of God like it was a message for me. I had heard it, sung it and recited it my whole life. I think it was assumed that I had got the message that God’s love was for me simply by the environment I lived in. But I really hadn’t. It wasn’t until a teacher took the time to teach the Bible like it was for my very soul and not just a tool for ministry that I came to understand that God wanted a relationship with me! My prayer is that TCKs might meet God in the same way and believe that God knows them, sees them, and loves them.

Materials available for purchase

GOD IN THE MESS

God in the Mess is a curriculum for Missionary Kids looking at identity in God and how God uses messy people to do His work. The desired outcome is for MKs to question their own perspective in light of Scripture and experience God’s love.

Costing: one off- $20.00

Conference: $200 unlimited prints

GOD IN THE CRACKS

God in the Cracks is a curriculum for Missionary Kids looking at constantly changing relationships and the metaphorical cracks that can result. This program is a conversation about how God intimately understands the complexity and emotions of the MK experience. These programs were originally written for a conference setting.

Costing: one off- $40.00

Conference: $300 unlimited prints

ABRAHAM’S FAITH JOURNEY

Abraham’s Faith Journey is written for children whose families are preparing to move overseas. It is better suited to a group context.

Costing: one off- $10.00

Navigating Global Transition Again

This is a planner which outlines the process of transition in a practical, emotional and spiritual sense alongside a 24-month calendar. This planner asks questions about what TCK graduates need to think through as they make this transition. There is space for the practical, the emotional as well as a reflection time using the book of Galatians.

Costing: US$20 or AU$30 including shipping worldwide

Connect with Us

interwoven@missionsinterlink.org

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