Clare Hudson

 

Clare Hudson
USA

Clare has been involved in cross-cultural mission work since 1986 when she and her husband moved with three kids to Ethiopia. They served there for five years. In 1995 they redeployed to Nepal where they ministered for two years. Clare’s diagnosis of breast cancer necessitated their return to the US for treatment. In 2004 unable to return to Nepal, they worked with a partner agency in China basing out of Chiang Mai. Clare served in the Member Care arena doing debriefings and as the TCK/Educational Coordinator. After finishing a counseling degree in 2007 Clare returned to Chiang Mai to continue work in member care and counseling venues with a focus on TCK (third culture kid) issues.

Educational Background:

  • Emory University, Atlanta, GA, B.S. in Biology (1973)
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD,
  • M.S. Pathobiology (1975)
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Health Services, B. A. Physician’s Assist.(1977)
  • Columbia International University Graduate School, (1980-82)
  • Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, M.A. in Counseling Ministries (2007)


Work Experience:

Clare has worked at an HMO as a medical provider. She has also taught ESL in different venues in the US and Thailand. She has home schooled her four children for various lengths of time on three continents. She and her husband have served the mission community with their medical skills and hospitality. In their 35 years of marriage they have parented four uniquely wonderful TCK’s. She has worked at learning three languages -- Amharic, Nepali, and Thai.

Heartbeat:

“I am concerned about families, singles and kids in cross-cultural ministry. Each must navigate the many transitions and adjustments required for successful living in a new setting. My desire is that they wouldn’t just survive, but that they would thrive and fulfill the Great Commission while living out the Great Commandment. The pilgrimage God has taken me and my own family through has given me a heart and skills to help others in this context.â€

Professional:

Member of American Association of Christian Counselors (2001-present)

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