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(Building on the principles developed in MTI SPLICE program)

For Christian workers intending to serve for more than one year overseas. This intensive two-week program equips missionaries to live the paradox of the enjoyment/endurance challenge of the cross-cultural experience.

Spiritual, personal, interpersonal and cultural aspects of the missionary experience are taught through a unique combination of experiential and formal instruction.

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

• Perceptions, Ethnocentrism, Stereotypes
• Models of understanding culture
• Comparing values across cultures
• Mapping a new culture – culture shock
• The gospel in context

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL

• Understanding your personality type & how it impacts interpersonal relationships
• Stages of cross-cultural transition and stressors
• Families & TCK’s living overseas
• Dynamics of positive team building experiences
• Approaches to conflict resolution

SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE

• Factors enhancing spiritual vitality living cross-culturally
• Spiritual warfare issues
• Servant leadership, poverty and justice issues
  

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