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Furlough is generally considered an every other year event.  As a rule of thumb, the average length of home service leave furlough is three months. On a typical three-month home service leave, two months 8-10 weeks will normally be spent strengthening ministry support with individuals and churches and promoting the international ministry (MTD and recruiting).  The remaining month may be divided among travel and vacation time for personal recuperation or spiritual preparation for the missionary and his/her family.  Travel to and from the field is included in the furlough. The duration and frequency of furlough is to may be adjusted in coordination with the missionary's supervisor. 

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