Welcome to MKSTAY!

Assisting Young Adult Missionary Kids in Transition

Directors: Mark Tidwell and Dedria Davis-Tidwell

Missionaries with Joseph House Ministries   

We Provide MKs with

A Loving Home
& Godly Guidance


Prayer, Understanding
and Support


Biblical Missions-Minded Churches

Consultation in Educational
and Career Options


Assistance in
Financial Planning


Access to a Network of Christian Doctors & Counselors

Experiential Knowledge of Practical Life Skills

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Our Brochure

The Need for and Purpose of MKSTAY

 

Our Prayer Letter

 

 

Our Ministry Highlighted in Interaction's Among Worlds MK Magazine

 

Our Local Ministry

At MKSTAY we're fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission by assisting young adult children of overseas missionaries as they transition into successful adulthood.

These gifted young adults (known as "Missionary Kids" or "MKs") have grown up overseas with a global perspective; yet many lack a Christian support network important for life in the U.S.

While their parents remain overseas, returning MKs need help transitioning to life here.

Many MKs quietly struggle to acquire basic American cultural skills and find helpful resources & connections.

They need to know how to locate reliable transportation, get a driver’s license, open a checking account, find a good church, secure a job, explore educational opportunities, develop quality relationships, and make other important life decisions.

We assist MKs with these crucial adjustments--

We help them to thrive

not just survive --- here in the U.S.

Our Global Impact


At MKSTAY we advance global missions in 2 crucial ways:

We provide peace of mind for overseas missionaries by providing a safe haven for their stateside MK.

We mentor the next generation of missionaries. Studies show that 1 of every 4 missionaries is an Adult MK.