Policies

Cancellation

If less than 8 weeks before the start of session a $75 fee per person may be charged

Child Safeguarding Training

All ICC participants must complete the JAARS Child Safeguarding Training prior to the course. You will be contacted by HR if you need to complete it. Your registration will be cancelled if you do not complete the training by the due date.

Arrival/Departure

We recommend you arrive at least one full day prior to the ICC course:

• to complete necessary HR processes and receive your access badge
• if you have children, to introduce them to their age-appropriate programs
• grocery shop

Classes end the final day at noon. If you are departing by airplane, train, or bus, schedule your departure for after 3:00 p.m. of the final day.

Attendance

• Attendance is required for all classes
• ICC begins Wednesday morning 8:15 am
• Afternoons/Evenings you may have required assignments and sessions or electives
• Assigned International church service

Class Participation

ICC requires your full participation due to the intensity of the course. Clinic appointments, meetings with ministry partners, outside work assignments, visits from your family and friends, and other events should be scheduled before or after the month-long training.

Assignment Expectations

You will have daily and weekend assignments that must be completed. Contact us if you have challenges that need to be discussed.

ICC Feedback

ICC staff are focused on preparing you to meet the challenges and joys of partnering in multicultural, multigenerational organizations. Ongoing, individualized coaching will be given to you throughout the course. A final, written report with ICC staff observations of readiness and possible recommendations or a growth plan will be given to you and sent to the appropriate administrator(s) of your mission agency.

Dress Code

Please wear modest, business casual attire for class each day within these guidelines:

• No low-cut shirts, crop tops or spaghetti straps
• No shorts for men or women, yoga pants or leggings
• Shoes are required
• Dressier attire is recommended for your international church attendance

Electronics

• No electronics are used during class unless otherwise indicated by staff
• Exception: Cross Cultural Servanthood Book may be used on a laptop or tablet in class the first day of ICC
• Childcare staff notifies ICC Back of the Room admin staff if parents are needed.