T
o a missionary kid, the phrase "MK" suggests a sense of identity and belonging, giving him a kindred spirit with other MKs, a context for mutual understanding and communication which he finds nowhere else.No matter what part of the world they've come from, most MKs feel and recognize a special fraternal bond with other MKs. The Mu Kappa concept capitalizes on that built-in belongingness and has organized in a formal way what MKs have always felt.
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"Mu Kappa ... is like a family away from home ... provides the support and
assistance I need ... is a way to meet people who are from a similar background ... gives
me a circle of friends with whom I can have good talks ... is people who understand &
care, especially when I'm homesick ... provides an environment which encourages spiritual
growth.
--Comments from MKs in the founding Mu Kappa Chapter |
Benefits of Membership
- Cultural -- developing awareness and adjustment skills when facing the challenge of moving between cultures.
- Practical -- helping to provide a support structure and the practical know-how needed while adapting to the unfamiliar.
- Social -- encouraging social development among a kindred group to build integration skills, rather than promote isolationism.
- Spiritual -- bonding with those of common background in a community of faith, encouragement and commitment.