IMPACT

IMPACT is for Christian workers intending to serve for more than one year overseas. This intensive two-week program equips missionaries to live a paradox of the enjoyment/endurance challenge of the cross-cultural experience. This unique combination of experiential and formal instruction teaches spiritual, personal, interpersonal, and cultural aspects of the missionary experience. Questions?

Subjects

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

• Perceptions, ethnocentrism, stereotypes

• Models of understanding culture

• Comparing values across cultures

• Mapping a new culture – culture Shock

• The Gospel in context

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL

• Understanding your personality type & how it impacts interpersonal relationships

• Stages of cross-cultural transition and stressors

• Families & TCK’s living overseas

• Dynamics of positive team-building experiences

• Approaches to conflict resolution

SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE

• Factors enhancing spiritual vitality living cross-culturally

• Spiritual warfare

• Servant leadership, and poverty & justice issues

Dates / Locations

Our registration deadline is 30 days before a program. Please call us to inquire if it is less than 30 days before a program.

March 17 - 28, 2025 Online for adults only

March 31 - April 4, 2025 Online for children aged 8 - 17 years

June 30 - July 11, 2025 Heritage College and Seminary, Cambridge ON

October 21 - 31, 2025 Guelph Bible Conference Centre, Guelph ON

When Should I Attend?

When you choose to attend our programs is very important. We strongly recommend you attend IMPACT at least 2-3 months before your anticipated departure for your cross-cultural ministry. We have found that missionaries who attend closer to their departure date are often in a chaotic part of transition which makes it difficult to engage mentally and emotionally in relationships and learning.

Fees