5 Essentials for a Global Worker

Ever wonder what are the essential keys to a lifelong career as a global worker?  Over my 20 year career of global work, I have seen many global workers come to the field excited to begin their new career in cross-cultural ministry. I have also seen many of these workers leave the field much sooner than anyone expected.  There is a pattern that plays out for the global workers who stay, as well as the ones who end their careers early. The pattern involves 5 keys for success.  The workers who have lifelong careers tend to make these keys a priority.