Debriefing Your Year – here’s a free gift
Yesterday I was with a couple who just returned from two years overseas. It was a tough assignment. I asked them, “Has anyone debriefed you?” Difficult assignments and tough years need a good debrief.
2019 has been a hard year for our family. Karen and I each lost our fathers and we walked with them into the valley of the shadow of death.
In the past year, God has asked us to do some difficult things. Maybe you can relate – along the way, I’ve been criticized and felt God say, “don’t defend yourself.”
Yet, there is so much to celebrate. 39 years ago today, Karen and I were married! We’ve been given a wonderful family and they are doing so well.
One thing I’ve found that keeps me from quitting is to put the year in context with a good debrief. At the end of a year, I like to block out a couple of hours to bring out my journal and review it. And then to pray and wrestle through some questions that help me put root issues in perspective.
Over the years our ministry has debriefed tens of thousands of people. I’ve written a number of blog posts. And I’ve written a short debriefing tool to help people go through that exercise. I call it the “Year-End Debrief Tool.”
This Christmas, if you’d like a copy of it, just respond in the comment section below and I’ll send you a digital version as a Christmas gift.
Karen and I wish you a wonderful Christmas season.
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Please send a copy thanks.
Hi! I would like a copy! Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
I very much need this tool.
I would love the debriefing tools! Currently month 5 on 11n11. Thanks for being willing to share!
Yes, please!!
I’m a mom of WR FUSION 2017
Blessed by the growth as a parent
During her 11 months
Debrief is a needed this
Just saw this! Would love a copy if you are still sending them out!
Please send me one. Thanks.
Yes, I’d like it. Thank you!
Definitely send my way please!
I would love the tool. My daughter knows how to do this and I can’t tell you how much what she learned on the race has helped her in her life afterward. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Would love to have one. Merry Christmas to you and the whole Adventures in Missions family.
Can’t wait! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Yes!
I’d love one!! Always looking for good ways to debrief/process seasons of my life!
I would love to get a copy from you. This is perfect timing…thank you for all you do! My daughter has grown and learned so much through Adventures. Thanks again, and have a blessed Merry Christmas!
Thanks for helping us grow! I’d love to use the tool to take a good look back, and to set myself up to grow in 2020. Merry Christmas, Seth! Thanks for speaking into my life.
Yes please, and thank you!
Debrief tool please – Thanks so much. 🙂
Please send! Thank you!
I’d love to have this tool. This has been a rough year (at least the last couple of months) for us as well.
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Love to have this resource right now!
Yes please send me a copy of the debriefing. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Would enjoy receiving the debrief tool!
Keep fighting the good fight Seth & Merry Christmas!
I would love to receive this please.
Thanks!
I could use one. Thanks for the offer
Yes, thank you!
Amen! I can use all the tools I can get. Please send me the debrief tool.
Would love to check out your end of year debrief.
Merry CHRISTmas to the Barnes family. It’s been an amazing year for us watching 11in11
J squad become J church. Please do send the debrief tool, it will be used.
Blessings- Andy and Ellen Allen
Would love to receive a copy. Thanks for sharing this resource. Merry Christmas 🙂
Wow! I would love a copy! I I got off the race this past August and am still unpacking my mind. Thank you for making your kingdom dream a reality so the rest of us can learn what ours is! You’re the best Seth!
I’m in. Thanks!
Best Christmas reading ever! Enviame una copia por favor.
I would like to receive your debrief kit
i would love a copy!
Yes, I’d love a copy
Yes please!
Yes, please! I would appreciate the debrief tool.
It has indeed been an incredible year on all front and we are grateful for the parts you played. THANK YOU so much.
Kindly send this worthy Christmas gift to me as well. I do look forward to receiving it.
Once again, you and Karen are greatly appreciated.
Sola
Merry Christmas to you, Seth!
Love to see the tool.
Best
I would love it!!
Seth, I would love to get this tool!! love it!! thank you for your time spent doing this!!
Hey and Happy Anniverary!! 39 years is beautiful! Merry merry Christmas too! We so love and appreciate you!!
I would love this! Merry Christmas!
Yes, I would like a copy as well. Thanks! Merry Christmas!
Yes please send me the tool! I will definitely use it. Merry Christmas!
I would love a copy. Thanks for the encouragement.
Seth you have been a friend that I’ve never met and a brother in Christ. I would love to see your debriefing tool in my mailbox. It would bring me great joy.
Yes please- this year has been rough and debriefing will help us learn from it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I’d love one! Thanks for always serving so humbly and faithfully above reproach and for giving away all that you have! Grateful to know you Seth! Happy Anniversary to you and beautiful Karen!!
Seth, I would love one. Thank you for being such a blessing to us.
I could use this, are I know a few others who could benefit from it too.
Thank you for sharing your life and your journey.
Would love to have a copy. Thank you!
Feliz Aniversario!
And yes, I can always use a good debrief resource.
Obrigada.
Would love to receive the tool. Thanks for all of your hard work.
Yes please.
Thanks for your honesty, Seth.
It was great seeing you in Spain!
Yes, please
I would love one. Thank you!
I completely know and understand the power of debriefing and how crucial it is. Thank you so much Seth for this tool. Merry Christmas to you and Karen. Miss you guys!! ??????
Prayerfully putting the year in context, so good, and fitting for how I process.
I would love a copy, Thank you!
I would like one, please. Thank you.
I’ll take a copy! Been a year to debrief!
May I have one, please? 🙂 It has been quite the year~ Thank you, Seth!
Thank you for sharing- we love your posts.
Again sorry for your losses.
We would LOVE the debriefing read. Thank you for all you do.
Merry Christmas to you, your family and all of the Adventure in Mission community.
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
I need the tool
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
I need the tool
I would love one! Thanks!
I would love to have this debriefing tool! Thanks, Seth.
Yes please!
Please send.
Thank you for your leadership & obedience.
Yes, I would love to have a copy of your debriefing tool. Thanks
Tough year as a leader at church.
Tough year in business.
Tough year farming.
Great year as a family.
Please send the debriefing tools.
Wes
I would love that!
I’ll take the debrief tool too Seth!
Thanks for giving to all, Merry Christmas to you, Karen and family!
Yes please! Thank you for sharing Seth. Merry Christmas!!
I need this 🙂 Thank you so much for always encouraging the space for emotional health. You’re an inspiration!
I would love the debriefing tool! I’ve wanted to start a retreat at the end of the year to reflect on the past year and dream for the future so this guide will definitely be helpful! This is my first year being married so I’m excited to start this tradition with my husband. Thank you!!
Merry Chistmas!
I’m overdue for a good debrief, thank you.
Would love a copy!
Yes please, and thank you. Much love to you and the family ??
I would love a copy. Thank you so much, Seth for teaching us the importance of reflection and debrief.
Me!! Perfect timing 😀
One of my favorite things to do in those days between Christmas and New year’s day is to debrief and process through my year! Would love your tool!
I absolutely need this debriefing tool. Thank you for creating it and sharing it with such generosity!
Please! Would love to have the debrief tool!
Hey Seth. We would love to have a debriefing tool. It’s been a busy couple years recently.
Yes please!
I’d like a copy of the debriefing tool.
Yes, please.
Please send me a copy, Seth. Merry Christmas to you and Karen!
Of course, thank you!
Can’t wait to read it!
I’d love a copy!
Yes, please and thank you.
Love you Seth!! Would love one of those debriefing tools sent my way please! Thankful for you and your yes’s!
Yes, please! First full year back in the states and processing is definitely needed! Thanks
Seth,
I wanted to wish you and Karen both a merry Christmas!
I’d love a copy of your debriefing tool. I’m trying to lead my staff through debriefing the end of the semester right now- and this would be so great to refer to as we spend time reflecting! Thank you for creating something like this!
Julie
I’d love a copy too, thank you, Seth! Have a wonderful Christmas with your family!!
Wow, I’d love one. What a blessing. Have a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Seth!! Please send the tool my way! I look forward to implementing in my life. Thanks!
I would love to work through your tool. Amber and Stephen have learned so much from your various programs and trips. It seems that I have some debriefing to do myself. Becoming empty nesters has been, and still is, a tough transition for me.
Yes please, I’d like a copy!
Yes, I would love to have a copy. Thank you!
I’d very much like that debriefing tool. Thank you!
Hi Seth
I’d like to have the debrief tool. I normally don’t journal but I always work on “To Do Lists” that never end. Thanks for all that you do to help people.
Richard
I would love a debriefing tool. It’s been quite a year. Thank you, Seth!
Please send me one. Thanks!
I’d love a copy of the debrief tool.
I would love to have a copy, thank you!
I’d love a debrief tool.
This is so important. Thankful AIM gives us a mentors a week to debrief our year. I loved our “Selah” week in December. Went deep into reflection. Thankful this influence comes from you to make sure we have time for this.
I’d like a Year-End Debrief Tool.
I’d love a copy of the debrief tool if it’s not too late.
Merry Christmas and happy 2020!
I would love to receive your end-of-the-year debrief. Thank you so much for this free gift! I am looking forward to it.
I’d gladly receive it Seth.
Yes, please!
I’d love to have your debrief doc. Thank you!
I’d love one, Seth! Hope you’re doing well! Thank you so much!
Please send your tools for a debrief
I’d love a copy of your debrief tool. Thanks for offering it to us! Happy new year Seth.
if its not too late I’d love a copy of the tool! Thank you
Seth,
May you and your family have a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I’d be honored to receive a copy of your Year-End Debrief Tool. Blessings!
Please send me one, thanks.
What a great idea to debrief! I would love to have a copy of your debriefing plan. Thank you so much!
Seth, I’d love this AND the 2020 plan…
Yes Please! and thank you so much.
Thank you, I would love a copy of this.
I would love a copy! Thank you! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thank you for your ministry and the impact it has had on our daughter and our family and thank you for the debriefing tool.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year brother! Thank you for the communication over Christmas break! You and your family are truly a blessing! Can’t wait to see you all soon.
Please send a copy of your debriefing tool — after some tough years, this tool couldn’t be offered at a better time.
Take care and God’s blessings to you and the Barnes’ gang. Rose
Yes, please. Thank you so much!
Happy New Year
I’d like one too! Thanks!
I’d love a copy please. Blessings in 2020!
I would like a copy of the Debrief memo
Hi Seth! Not sure how I missed this. If you have time, I’d like a copy. We continue to keep AIM and your family in prayer. –Pat
Hey Seth, thanks for coming to talk to the CGA class today! I would love a copy of the year reflection tool! Thank you!
Please send me a copy. Thanks.
A little late in the year but would love the gift!
I’d love one!
Thank you Seth, would be grateful to receive! A Merry and Blessed Christmas and New Year to you and your family.
yes, please send!
I thank God that He brings good out of everything for those who love Him. Like you… for through the pain and gunk of life He brings you to a tool to help His sons and daughters. Like me… I’ll happily take any tool God inspires you to create! You have an amazing giving heart and I thank God for His creation that is YOU! Merry Christmas, friend and forever brother in Christ!
Oh and happy amazingly blessed anniversary!! 🙂
I would love to have a copy of your debriefing tool as well. Thanks so much, Seth! Just got back from the world race and it’s been the best year of my life!
I want to debrief my year! Please send it my way! 🙂
Seth … I can identify with need to debrief. The rigors of being a trailblazer for the Kingdom of God are not for the masses. I thank God for your faith and perseverance … PRESS ON my brother, I’m cheering you on !!!
Please send me a digital copy of your Debriefing Tool … Thanks in advance!
Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2020 ????
I’d love one, thanks!
Please send one to me
I’ll take one, please!
Would love a copy! Blessings!
Hey Seth, I suppose I missed this in time for Christmas as well. May I have a copy?
Id love that tool please!!!