Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry

Next workshop: the week of September 15-19

*Please check back later for more information. In the meantime, feel free to browse the information below from the last workshop in March 2025. You’re welcome to indicate your interest in a future workshop by filling out the Inquiry form. Please note- the registration fee was $250 for 3 days, but it will likely be somewhat more for a longer September workshop.

Are you interested in serving on the foreign field? We invite you to a three-day interactive workshop near the CAM Ohio office. The workshop will help you explore various disciplines, skills, and mindsets needed to work in cross-culture settings, and help you discern if you are prepared for this work. Attendance does not imply any future commitment on your part or CAM’s part.

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Primary Speakers

Johnny Miller

Johnny Miller

(1997-2007 Romania)

Trent

Trent Eikenberry

(2016-2020 Nigeria)

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Bobby Miller

(1995-2005 Haiti, 2023-2024 Liberia)

Louie 1

Louie Yoder

(2011-2019 Nicaragua)

Tentative Sessions Include

Wednesday

  • Introductions
  • Why do missions exist?
  • Knowing your God
  • Understanding poverty
  • Knowing yourself
  • Understanding cross-cultural tensions
  • Knowing the Word

Thursday

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Salt and light: Cross-cultural opportunities near home
  • Knowing your team
  • Serving with grace and purity (segregated sessions)
  • Demonstrating Christ’s compassion
  • An afternoon cross-cultural encounter
  • Ethnic supper at a home or restaurant

Friday

  • Group discussion about cross-cultural encounter
  • Relating to conflict
  • Blessing your sending church
  • What is everyday life like in another culture?
  • Real-life scenarios
  • A pattern for faithfulness
  • Q & A with instructors
  • Course exam

Registration Process

  1. Fill out a brief inquiry form. If you have your church leader’s blessing to attend, we’ll send you a registration form listing the required reading (The Other Side of the Wall) and response questions.
  2. You’ll need to complete the reading and homework prior to sending in your registration form. The estimated time to complete the homework exercises is 2-4 hours.

Additional Details

  1. Apply early! Participation will be limited to 30 people (20+ years old). Priority will be given to applicants with meaningful responses, a serious interest in ministry, and an early registration.
  2. If accepted, the cost will be $250 per person to help cover event expenses.

Event Location

CAM Ohio Office | 4464 OH-39, Millersburg, OH 44654

Call us or use the form below to contact us with any questions you may have.

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