Course Overview

In just 4 weeks, gain a rich understanding of the many skills you'll need for resilient, effective service in overseas or stateside missions.

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Course Description

  • Deepen your relationship with the Lord and his Word
  • Strengthen interpersonal and team-building skills
  • Participate in small group discussions, activities and scenarios
  • Identify differing worldviews and core values
  • Acquire tools for multicultural, multigenerational team ministry, language learning and conflict resolution

Location and Schedule

  • Duration: 4-week course offered twice a year
  • Location: JAARS Base in Waxhaw, North Carolina
  • Class: Weekday sessions 8:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Required/Elective Courses: 3–4 weekly afternoon sessions 
  • Carpool: Arranged as needed
  • Attend a nearby international church each weekend

Program Content

ICC participants learn about other worldviews and cultures through a Christ-centered perspective. During the course, they grow cross-culturally and receive support in language learning.

Spiritual Vitality

Having an unshakeable relationship with Christ is vital to missions. We encourage deepening spiritual vitality by focusing on topics such as:

  • Identity in Christ
  • Unity
  • Authority of Scripture
  • Forgiveness
  • Distinguish between biblical absolutes and cultural applications
Worldview and Cultural Acquisition

Broaden your understanding of worldviews and cultures:

  • Explore worldviews and core cultural values
  • Distinguish between biblical absolutes and cultural applications
Multicultural and Multigenerational Teams

Increase your multicultural and multigenerational team skills: 

  • Study and practice biblical conflict resolution, impact awareness and crisis management
  • Gain experience in team dynamics
  • Receive coaching to understand your strengths and how to best contribute to a team
Language

We offer two language tracks to accommodate a variety of needs and future roles:

  • Language Acquisition teaches practical language learning methods such as Total Physical Response
  • Language Partnerships focuses on methods, team dynamics, cultural protocols, case studies and partnering principles

Pricing

JAARS, SIL, & Wycliffe Global Alliance

$1,500

Per Adult Participant
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Other Mission Agencies

$1,900

Per Adult Participant
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Course fees will be billed by ICC and collected on or before the first day of class.

Babies 3 months and younger can attend with parents. Programs are available for children 3 months and older. Children’s programs and housing are separate costs from the course fee. You are responsible for your own meals. For more information regarding the course, contact icc.jaars@jaars.org. For more information regarding children's programs, your stay & accommodations call 704.843.6224 or email guest.liaison@jaars.org.

Coaching and Recommendations

Receive preparation for serving in multicultural, multigenerational organizations through:

  • Individualized coaching
  • A final written report with observations of attributes as well as recommendations for ongoing growth
  • Feedback given to you and relevant administrators