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Regardless of the specific ministry task or location, every team needs to be trained in basic issues such as cultural sensitivity and the development of a support team. CULTURELink’s curriculum provides a systematic, interactive training approach to preparing a short-term mission team for ministry. No matter the team’s destination, we believe a well-discipled team is the most effective cross-cultural team.
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Practical tips and resources for those sending and leading short-term teams.
Pre-Field Documentation Examples for Short-Term Teams Health and Safety
Team-building simulations are a fun and interactive way to develop good team dynamics. These exercises can be a vital part of an effective leader’s training toolbox. They provide the opportunity…
In an effort to better serve our church partners, fellow organizations, and seminar alumni, CULTURELink has partnered with FaithVentures & Brotherhood Mutual to provide insurance coverage for your short-term trips.…
Online Sources In preparation for your short-term trip, it is important to research and discuss the primary aspects of your host country and culture. We walk through this in our…
These are all true stories experienced by CULTURELink-trained teams: A team member ministering in Eastern Europe falls two floors from scaffolding at their work site, breaking an ankle. Several members…
Cultural research is a vital part of your pre-field training. Even if your team plans detailed and meaningful activities, a lack of cultural understanding and sensitivity can severely diminish your…
Different organizations may use different terms—vision trip, scout team, preview, or exploratory trip—but all are essentially the same thing. A vision trip is commissioned or scout team sent for a…