Training

Prepare to thrive

With a mission as important as God’s, learning how to serve effectively and sustainably in a new context is essential. We’ll train you with the skills and tools you need to make a lasting impact while prioritizing your well-being along the way.

Mongolian Hillscape

How we equip you

From your initial orientation to your pre-field training, you’ll learn about a wide variety of topics related to cross-cultural life and service. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll cover.

  • Holistic, incarnational ministry
  • Personal and spiritual vitality
  • Partnering with the church
  • Raising financial support
  • Cultural adaptation
  • Language learning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication
  • Finances and healthcare
  • Serving as singles and couples
  • Safeguarding children
  • Security, risk, and suffering

Our support doesn’t stop once when you reach the field.

We’re passionate about seeing our workers flourish in their places of service, so we’ll continue to walk with you to help you grow, flourish, and maximize your impact.

About Our Support

Explore our frequently asked questions

  • Who will train me?

    For a robust, well-rounded training, long-term workers learn from our staff and alumni at an in-person orientation, and then from some of our trusted partners at a more intensive pre-field training.

  • Do I need a theological degree?

    No! However, we do require our long-term workers to complete courses in Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey. We have a few recommended resources (all free!) that you can use to fulfill this requirement.

  • What else can I do to prepare?

    Some of the best preparation for the field is faithfulness where God has you right now! Consider how you can integrate your work and faith in day-to-day life, deepen your commitment to your local church, and take an active role in serving your community. We also encourage you to pray regularly for the nations, look for opportunities to build cross-cultural relationships, and address potential obstacles to serving abroad – like large amounts of financial debt. Once you’re in our application process, we’ll recommend more specific, practical steps you can take to prepare.

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Still have questions about how we train and prepare you for cross-cultural service? We’d love to share more.

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