Training – Christian Aid Ministries

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry

March 13-15, 2024 CAM Ohio office

Are you interested in serving on the foreign field? We invite you to a two-day interactive workshop at 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.

Primary Speakers

Tentative Sessions

Starting at 4:00 PM Wednesday

Workshop overview
Introductions
Why do missions exist?
Supper
Knowing your God

Thursday

Understanding poverty
Knowing yourself
Understanding cross-cultural tensions
Cross-cultural ministry at home
Knowing the Word
Cross-cultural communication
Demonstrating Christ’s compassion
An afternoon cross-cultural encounter
Ethnic supper at a home or restaurant

Friday

Group discussion about cross-cultural encounter
Blessing your sending church
Knowing your team
Relating to conflict
Serving with grace and purity (segregated sessions)
Real-life scenarios
A pattern for faithfulness
Q & A with instructors
Course exam

Registration Process

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.
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

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.
If accepted, the cost will be $250 per person to help cover event expenses.

Event Location

Christian Aid Ministries | 4464 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610

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