“Short-termers” Holistic Orientation & Training (SHORT)

A one or two day orientation specially designed for short-term Christian workers serving overseas for less that 12 months, such as summer teams from either church or mission agency. SHORT seminars can be tailor made to the church or mission team needs. Among the topics taught are: Why missions? Understanding culture and cross-cultural communication, Interpersonal relations and team building, staying healthy overseas, spiritual warfare and much more. Find out more...

Cultural Orientation for Personal Endurance & Enjoyment (COPE)

This intensive two week program equips missionaries to live the paradox of the enjoyment/endurance challenge of the cross-cultural experience. Spiritual, Personal, Language, Interpersonal and Cultural aspects of the missionary experience are taught through a unique combination of experiential and formal instruction. For Christian workers intending to serve for more than one year overseas. Find out more...

Principles of Language Acquisition: Natural Tools and Strategies (PLANTS)

Based upon the best language learning principles available, this ten day program helps you identify your own personal learning style, understand your strengths and weaknesses, overcome fear and inhibitions, as well as design a plan that fits both you and your situation. From the rich resources of Toronto we try to match you with speakers of your target language in small groups of a 3:1 ratio. For Christian workers intending to serve for more than one year. Find out more...

MissionPREP’s Kids Intercultural Training Experiences (KITES)

MissionPREP’s Kids Programs make cross-cultural training a family affair. While parents are participating in training sessions, MissionPREP has something special for the children.