Welcome to M.E.N.D.
Debriefing is a confidential, facilitated opportunity for a missionary to unpack and process their most recent term of service on the mission field. It is an opportunity to sit with safe people, in a safe place, and engage in safe conversation.
Directors of Missionary Care
About Us
Chris and Nancy Luppino are dedicated servants of the Lord who serve with Gospel Furthering Fellowship. Chris holds the position of Director of Missionary Care within the organization. Their main focus lies in supporting missionaries, nurturing their resilience, and promoting long-term missionary service. Their ministry takes them far and wide as they travel extensively, offering their services in churches and aiding missionaries in various capacities.
Chris brings a wealth of experience to his role, having served as a pastor for 39 years and led three churches with a strong emphasis on missions. The Luppino’s combined ministry experience spans across various areas including camp ministry, children’s ministry, pastoral care, counseling, and international missions. They have undergone extensive training in fields such as Bible studies, church ministry, Critical Incident Stress Management, Missionary Debriefing, and Trauma Healing.
Together, Chris and Nancy have been married for forty-five years, and they have been blessed with five children and ten grandchildren. Their commitment to serving the Lord and supporting missionaries shines through their many years of dedicated service and experience.
What is debriefing?
How did things go during your last season of ministry? What was achieved? What successes should be acknowledged? What aspects fell short of expectations?
How are you feeling at the moment? What are your current sources of stress? What responsibilities weigh on you? What accomplishments are bringing you joy? How are you handling this time of transition?
Are there any upcoming changes in store for you? Do you require any assistance or resources? What are you eagerly anticipating? Do you feel ready for the next season of ministry?
Ideally, it should be done as soon after the incident as possible.
Preferably within 24-72 hours.
There is no cost to the missionary, their sending church, or their sending agency.
Yes, we are honored to serve like-minded missionaries.
At each return to the United States following a term of service on the mission field, including at retirement. We suggest that the missionary be debriefed 2-3 months after they return. This allows for immediate needs and concerns to have been met.
No. Missionaries may find it therapeutic, but it is not considered therapy.
No. If it is determined during a debriefing that a missionary would benefit from biblical counseling; we will help facilitate that if help is requested.
Lives Changed
“A deeper understanding of the last season”
“The Luppinos were a tremendous blessing to us. They loved us and listened to what we had to say with compassion, rather than judgment. Their care helped us unpack many of our past struggles, not only from the mission field, but also from our past before going to the field. Mission debriefing should not only be provided to all missionaries, but required for them so they can stay on field and serve effectively.”
– A Missionary Couple
