Many volunteers find the process of leaving their volunteer community and service work even more of a challenge than it was to get started. For more than 40 years, From Mission to Mission has assisted people in their preparation and processing of their cross-cultural, ministerial, and life transitions to continue their Christian call to mission.
Today, From Mission to Mission is a program of Catholic Volunteer Network. We are grateful for these words of affirmation from Kelli Nelson, the Executive Director of From Mission to Mission, and the From Mission to Mission Board of Directors upon the organization’s acquisition by CVN:
It is with tremendous excitement that we share with you our plans to formally transition our programming to Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN). This acquisition will strategically allow the programming to reach more individuals and organizations doing faith-based service, mission work, and navigating transitions across our nation…CVN is committed to stewarding the mission forward, and after years of partnership and a shared vision for this work, we have no doubt they are the perfect home for From Mission to Mission.
CVN awarded From to Mission the 2023 Mader Award; Kelli Nelson accepted the award on behalf of the organization. CVN continues the work of From Mission to Mission by providing resources for service program alumni who are navigating transitions into their next faithful steps:
Books
Re-entry publications are a great asset for those in need and are now available through Amazon:
- Returning Home: A Guide for Missioners and Volunteers in Transition
- At Home in the Journey: Navigating the Transitions of Our Lives
- Understanding Short-Term Mission: A Guide for Leaders and Participants
Webinar
In the “Telling My Mission Story” webinar, led by From Mission to Mission’s Kelli Nelson and US Catholic Mission Association’s Don McCrabb, serves to help people give voice to their mission experience and frame their mission story for a wide variety of audiences. Learn how to engage listeners, as well as reconnect with your mission experiences, reflect on them, and articulate them: Telling My Mission Story.