Heartstream Resources for Cross-Cultural Workers
Intensive Care Program
“Out of the heart flow the issues of life” Prov. 4:3
“As the hart pants for the water brooks, so pants my heart for you, O Lord.” Psalm 42:1
arrive Monday Jan. 28, 2008 afternoon; leave Monday Feb. 11, 2008 morning
arrive Monday Feb. 25, 2008 afternoon; leave Monday Mar. 10, 2008 morning
arrive Monday May 12, 2008 afternoon; leave Monday May 26, 2008 morning
arrive Monday, July 14, 2008 afternoon; leave Monday July 28, 2008 morning
arrive Monday Sept. 15, 2008 afternoon; leave Monday Sept. 29, 2008 morning
Purpose: Living together in community provides an intensive, residential support and care community for restoration of cross-cultural workers and pastors who are suffering exhaustion, depletion, depression, burnout or other crisis as a result of ministry. In this community context staff and guests live together with a high degree of interaction. The needs of the whole person are attended in this multi-disciplinary setting. Small groups provide an ideal setting for maximizing healing. Our Facility
We are devoted to the care of Christ’s servants who work across cultures. We serve the mission agency, the sending church, and the individual missionary. Our purpose is to foster health, restoration and healing especially for those who suffer serious depletion, exhaustion, crisis or burnout.
Location: Liverpool, a hamlet in central rural Pennsylvania, overlooking the Susquehanna River, offers a scenic, relaxed setting. The homes of Heartstream staff offer a comfortable family experience, including meals and group activities.
Staff: Our professional staff for this program has decades of overseas/cross-cultural/mission experience in more than two dozen countries. Staff includes Larry Dodds, M.D., Board Certified in Preventive Medicine and trained in family practice and tropical medicine, Lois Dodds, Ph.D. a counselor and educator, and additional staff with extensive mission experience. Additional Heartstream counselors are added depending upon enrollment.
Program: This intensive program will attend to the needs of the whole person, by providing:
Spiritual care, including daily worship and healing prayer, pastoral counseling and sharing of Biblical insights helpful in sorting out issues relating to God, self and mission or pastoral ministry.
Assessment of health status, nutritional needs and stress management related to physical health, and recommendations or referrals as needed.
Individual and group counseling daily, assisting individuals, couples and families to deal with issues arising from and related to ministry. Group sessions give opportunity for processing common experiences, stressors and issues.
Daily instruction for education and prevention relating to stressors of field and ministry life, symptoms of stress, coping strategies; communication and conflict skills and other topics related to field and organizational life. Journal writing and a variety of tools are used for enhancing personal effectiveness.
Recreation and rest, with daily exercise.
Attention to needs of children if staff is available. Please inquire about the availability of child care for the session you choose.
Cost: Registration is $100 per person,(non-refundable) due with application. In addition, the program charge for room, board, assessment tools, and classroom materials is $1,035 per person. Payment is due on or before arrival. Professional fees are billed to insurance company if you have coverage. We desire to serve all cross-cultural workers in need, no matter what your financial situation may be. Please discuss your financial and insurance needs with us.
Please ask about fees and payment options when you call. We desire to serve all cross-cultural workers and pastors in need.
Registration and further information: Please call Heartstream for additional information about the program, the staff, or other concerns.
Heartstream Resources is located in rural south-central Pennsylvania. We seek to facilitate what Jesus told His weary disciples: “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31
Because the persons we seek to serve are from humanitarian nonprofit organizations, our staff receive financial support from organizations, churches and personal donors. Fees paid by insurance and health plans help to underwrite overhead costs.
We believe in the Christian doctrines expressed in the statement of faith of the National Association of Evangelicals. We believe the Word of God is the foundation for our lives and service.
Transportation: The nearest airport is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (designator: MDT), about an hour’s drive from Heartstream’s location. If possible, please try to time arrivals for the afternoon between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and departures for between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. We can arrange transport to and from the airport. There will be a $30 charge for transportation each way. If you arrive early, you may have to wait for us to pick you up along with others. If you arrive very late, you may have to arrange for lodging for the night in Harrisburg.
If you travel by car, we can provide directions. Liverpool is 31 miles north of Harrisburg on Route 11 & 15 on the Susquehanna River. Mapquest® gives directions that only a Liverpudlian would understand. Ask us for directions if you are driving.
Please call or e-mail us to obtain a registration form.
Heartstream Resources is incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)3 religious organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Heartstream Resources
101 Herman Lee Circle
Liverpool PA 17045
Phone: 717-444-2374
Fax: 717-444-2574
E-mail: Heartstream Resources