PREPARING
Long-Term Cross-Cultural Worker (LTCCW) Check List
Committing to live in a different culture can seem a daunting challenge. There is so much to consider. What do I offer? How should my church help support the work? How do I afford to build a new life overseas, much less pay off the one I’m leaving behind? This checklist is a companion to the above-referenced article on selection.
A Biblical Model of Reflecting on a Call
Tad Blackburn, Marriage and Family Pastor at Rockville Centre Vineyard Church provides a scriptural model for discerning a call to missional work. He gives practical advice about personal reflection and the benefits of working with a mentor.
Sample International Service Agreement
Created by the Vineyard of Columbus, this document is used for outlining commitments between the church and the LTCCWs sent out. You may also click here for a fill-in-the-blank template.
A Whole New World (Interview)
Missions veteran Don McGregor shares how good cross-cultural training can revolutionize your missions experience.
LINKS
Training
www.eachofus.org
Training and internships abroad
www.vli.org
Vineyard Leadership Institute
www.headington-institute.org
Headington Institute. Excellent online material to prepare and care for workers doing R&D.
www.perspectives.org
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
www.mti.org
Mission Training International
