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Missionary Mom: Embracing the Mission Field Right Under Your Roof Paperback – October 23, 2018

by Shontell Brewer (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
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Mission work isn't for the faint of heart. Neither is being a mom.

When you see Christians who are called to be missionaries changing the world soul by soul, staying at home doing day-to-day parenting can feel like you're stuck in an uninspiring life. Mom, don't despair: you have your own sacred calling to a mission field of vital importance—your children.

Moms and mission workers have more in common than you may think: A missionary may need to learn a foreign language and new customs to understand and communicate with those around her. A missionary has to follow the path God puts before her, sacrificing sleep, comfort, time, and toilets. Sound like any moms you know?

In her informal, funny voice, Shontell Brewer tackles everything from mom guilt to the temptation to be a martyr to those days when it feels like only a box of cookies and a Netflix binge can restore your sense of peace. But she'll also help you understand the truth that there's more to parenting than potty training and dentist appointments. With determination and a few purposeful steps, you can embrace your holy calling to lead your family—their hearts, souls, minds, and strength—to Christ.

“Packed with practical advice, woven with Scripture, and seasoned with belly laugh–inducing humor, this book is a delight to read.”
—Jennifer Marshall Bleakley, author of Joey
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  1. Print length
    168 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Kregel Publications
  4. Publication date
    October 23, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.41 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780825445385
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0825445385
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“I thought this would be a serious tome about mothering. I was right and oh so wrong. Funny, relatable, and to the point, Shontell Brewer brings levity to this weighty conversation. Do yourself a favor and do not skip the marginal notes. My eyes happily skipped to the side of the page every time I saw one!

“Invite your mom friends to buy this book, then discuss it over coffee, even if you have to ignore the piled-up laundry or finally clear the dining room table to have them over.” -- Anna LeBaron, author of The Polygamist's Daughter: A Memoir Published On: 2018-08-14

“Missionary Mom serves as both a rallying cry and a battle plan in the fight for our children. Packed with practical advice, woven with Scripture, and seasoned with belly laugh–inducing humor, this book is a delight to read. And yet it is so much more than an easy read. It is a foundational book for those who have the noble task of raising children, influencing children, or simply living on a planet full of children. This is a book I will recommend and refer to often in the years to come. I am so grateful for this invaluable resource.” -- Jennifer Marshall Bleakley, author of Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See Published On: 2018-08-01

“If you are looking for an engaging and intensely practical guide to what on earth you’re supposed to do to raise kids who love one another and God, this is the book for you. I have watched Shontell walk this out and I am changed as a result.” -- Emily Thomas, host of the Mom Struggling Well podcast Published On: 2018-08-01

“As moms, we sometimes feel as if our daily work of mothering is rather mundane and lacking in importance. Nothing could be further from the truth, however. As Shontell so beautifully points out, motherhood is actually one of our greatest mission fields. What I especially love is that she doesn't merely leave us with that lovely concept―she also provides us with truly practical ideas, wisdom, and inspiration (and let’s face it, a great sense of humor!) for how to go about being intentional missionaries as moms. We have the tools at our disposal, and Shontell teaches us how to use them. I highly recommend this book!” -- Rebekah Hargraves, blogger and host of the Home and Hearth podcast Published On: 2018-08-01

“No matter how you slice it, parenting is hard. So often we feel unqualified, certain we’re falling short and doing it all wrong. But in the pages of this book, I’ve found encouragement to parent my kids regardless of my imperfections and misguided attempts. Brewer reminds us that ‘nothing you do will screw up your kids so much that God cannot intervene.’ This is the kind of freedom every mom needs. It reminds us that He is capable of our impossible. This is the best parenting book I’ve read in a long time, and a resource I will keep within reach.” -- Carey Scott, author of Unafraid: Be You, Be Authentic, Find the Grit and Grace to Shine Published On: 2018-08-01

“Embracing the mission field right under your roof requires being ‘willing, not worried.’ With refreshing authenticity and humor, Shontell Brewer invites you to join her in celebrating the value and significant calling of motherhood in her book, Missionary Mom.” -- Tracy Levinson, author, Unashamed: Candid Conversations About Dating, Love, Nakedness, and Faith Published On: 2018-08-01

About the Author

Shontell Brewer is a wife, mother, kindergarten teacher, and associate pastor with Foursquare International in Reno, Nevada. She holds a master of science degree in teaching English as a second language and a master of arts in Christian studies with an emphasis in urban ministry. Her blog, Nonsense at Its Finest, can be found at shontellbrewer.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0825445388
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kregel Publications (October 23, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780825445385
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825445385
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.41 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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Funny, relatable, encouraging, and challenging!
As a working, homeschooling mama of 3 littles under 7, lately I've found my role as a mother to be more exhausting and less fulfilling than I'd like it to be. This book definitely found me at the right time in my life! Shontell imparts her insights and enthusiasm for "mama-hood on purpose" in such an honest, encouraging, and often hilarious way, and yet she also challenges you to flip the internal script and change your perspective on the importance of your role in this world, on your children, and on other mamas around you."We aren't meant to mom alone"! ❤I cannot recommend this book highly enough! I loved every minute of it and pulled so much wisdom and helpful guidance from it! Read it, read it, read it!
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Selah Linke
5.0 out of 5 stars Purely God.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018
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I have been struggling for months with the idea of what I’m truly called to be. How could me being a mom be enough? We are constantly told by the mainstream that you can’t just be a mom, that’s not who you are. God threw this book into my lap. It was out of nowhere and so needed. I started reading and I don’t think I can tell you how many epiphanies I had while reading it. Every corner I turned God opened my eyes further. Being a missionary Mom is what I’m called to be right now. Being a mom is enough and is who I am. We change with seasons of our lives and God used this book to open my eyes. He has spoken so clearly that I am right where I am supposed to be. I am in the most important mission field there is. I am raising humans to be Gods feet, hands and mouth. Because I have chosen this path I can lead my children to God and He can lead US to do His works. He has opened my eyes to a world with more prayer. This book has made me realize that I still don’t pray enough. The idea of praying with your child in times of discipline is such a beautiful idea. One that I am fully ready to commit to. I have been so abundantly blessed by this book. In every moment I could feel how God was speaking through shontell to me. Clearly this was very important for me to read because I struggled with some Spiritual warfare while reading it as well. That is always a sign for me that I’m doing something I should. The enemy always tries to find ways to pull you down when God is speaking to you and using you. This only fueled me more! Thank you Lord for using this wonderful Missionary Mom to speak out Your truth so that other Moms can learn Your will for them! This has been a true blessing in my life!
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Herky
5.0 out of 5 stars Not another book about tips, but about our 'tude (and tacos)
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
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Fellow moms, you'll laugh. You'll be inspired. You may even become hungry for tacos by the time you finish the last chapter (hint). But most importantly, you'll see the mission God designed for you as a mom as the beautiful and critical one that it is. On most days, I don't need any more tips about motherhood, I need a new 'tude towards motherhood and this book has given me just that! The personal examples from the author are inspiring, the biblical examples and advice is sound and doable. I appreciate that Shontell included things like a list of Scriptures that we can pray with our children at bedtime, and another list of life skills that a missionary mom can instill into her kids. As this book points out, we only have 18 Christmases with our kids. Want to make them count? Need a loving reminder as to why everything you do as a mom matters? Then grab this book, fellow missionary mom. Btw, you must take time to read the author's musings in the margins of the book. They are epic and will make you chuckle, which was another perk of this delightful read.
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Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, relatable, encouraging, and challenging!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
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As a working, homeschooling mama of 3 littles under 7, lately I've found my role as a mother to be more exhausting and less fulfilling than I'd like it to be. This book definitely found me at the right time in my life! Shontell imparts her insights and enthusiasm for "mama-hood on purpose" in such an honest, encouraging, and often hilarious way, and yet she also challenges you to flip the internal script and change your perspective on the importance of your role in this world, on your children, and on other mamas around you.
"We aren't meant to mom alone"! ❤
I cannot recommend this book highly enough! I loved every minute of it and pulled so much wisdom and helpful guidance from it! Read it, read it, read it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, relatable, encouraging, and challenging!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
As a working, homeschooling mama of 3 littles under 7, lately I've found my role as a mother to be more exhausting and less fulfilling than I'd like it to be. This book definitely found me at the right time in my life! Shontell imparts her insights and enthusiasm for "mama-hood on purpose" in such an honest, encouraging, and often hilarious way, and yet she also challenges you to flip the internal script and change your perspective on the importance of your role in this world, on your children, and on other mamas around you.
"We aren't meant to mom alone"! ❤
I cannot recommend this book highly enough! I loved every minute of it and pulled so much wisdom and helpful guidance from it! Read it, read it, read it!
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Jon and Carissa Yoder
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
Honest and funny, Missionary Mom is a fantastic book for moms who want to take this whole parenting thing seriously.
Shontell has interwoven truth bombs with sarcasm and wit; it’s a fun read!
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Chris Dahir
5.0 out of 5 stars A much needed practical approach to parenting!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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I loved the candid, down to earth approach and perspective on parenting that Shontell reveals to her readers in her book, Missionary Mom. This book is not just for moms, but also for parents looking for a realistic advantage point in the nurturing and raising of children from a Godly viewpoint. This book provides encouragement, wisdom, humor, honesty, and for movie buffs – a few suitably placed quotes from movies. This book is easy to read, however it has profound wisdom for parents seeking to enhance their parenting skills.
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tommy d
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for any season of motherhood
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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Missionary Mom is like sitting down with a fellow mom you really admire, over coffee, and she tells you all the things she has learned about how to lead your kids well. This was an easy read, but that doesn't mean the author holds back on the truths of how to lead your kids towards their own faith and convictions. Shontell gives you easy and practical ways to live out the calling we have as Christ followers, first and mothers, second.
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AMY ELAINE MARTINEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Help for our kids navigate this difficult world
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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Missionary Mom is a call to your very own front door! This book changed my perspective in such a powerful way to accept the call to mothering as a privilege worth investing more in. There’s so much at stake for our kids and we are God’s answer to help them navigate a difficult world. Loved the unique aspects of this book with author notes scribbled in the margins.
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sGoris
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Love, Love!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
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OMG such an awesome book!
I love this book! I started reading 2
Days ago and I am literally half way!
The first 5 pages made me laugh and cry at the same time!
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Angela Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2019
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This book was right up my alley. I love reading all things parenting, especially when it comes to spirituality and how that influences my role as a mom. The author did a fantastic job infusing each page with deep spiritual concepts but not without much humour and practicality. I felt more like I was having a conversation with a mom friend over coffee and found myself laughing out loud at times at her wit. I would highly recommend this book to any mom that is trying to live her best life and raise her children well.
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C Janke
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple truths sprinkled with humour
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book. She spoke plainly yet sprinkled throughout the book is humour. I appreciated that she continually went back to scripture. I also was able to identify with her being a working mom. I don't know if she's always been a working mom, but with so many books about motherhood being based on staying home and homeschool (or so it seems) this was a breath of fresh air
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