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

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

Additional Services at JAARS

On the Water Training

Reduce your risks of physical and psychological trauma, and prepare for emergencies on the water in remote overseas conditions. We offer several options: 

  • Water Travel Safety, an elective during ICC with two half-day sessions, geared towards those expecting coastal, lake or river service
  • Outboard Motor Maintenance, a specialized full-day course
  • Small Boat Operations, a 2.5- to 3-day course where successful completion includes NC Boater Safety and USPB Safe Powerboat Handling certifications (prerequisite: Water Travel Safety)
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Off-Road Training

Learn to safely operate and maintain off-road motorcycles and 4WD vehicles in remote overseas conditions. We offer:

  • Half- to full-day manual transmission drivers training
  • 3-day 4WD training and advanced recovery training
  • 2- to 2.5-day motorcycle basic riding and maintenance skills course
  • Individual consultations on vehicle and equipment selection, maintenance, etc.
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Health Services

JAARS Health Services is available with limited hours. The clinic offers immunizations, lab work, and medical consults for overseas preparation. Clinic appointments, except for emergencies, should be scheduled before or after the ICC course dates. For more information, please call 704.843.6222 or reach out below.

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    Counseling

    Wycliffe professional counseling services are available during ICC to all participants free of charge. For more information, or to set up an appointment, please reach out below.

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