Task- Practical

Cross-Cultural Preparation

Other Recommended Resources

Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier
Serving with Eyes Wide Open: Doing Short-Term Missions with Cultural Intelligence by David A. Livermore
Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships by Sherwood G. Lingenfelter and Marvin K. Mayers
Peoplegroups.org
Joshua Project

Packing 101

Whatever you pack you will likely have to haul up lots of stairs.
There are a lot of things you can do without.
If you can't afford to lose it, don't bring it.
Know the climate and the culture of your destination.

Parents

These resources are designed to help you include your parents in what God is doing in your life as you join what He is doing in the nations.
Parents like information. Talk with them and include then in the process as you prepare, serve, and return from your international experience.
There are additional resources for parents on the Parents page.

When God Says GO but Parents Say NO

When Parents Have Concerns

Got Questions? Visit the FAQ page!