CMS Vic and Mission Training
Cross Cultural Training is important locally and globally. Locally we have a great multicultural community at our doorstep. Training can help as you connect with your neighbours who are arriving from around the world.
If you are thinking about working cross-culturally overseas and wanting to test out that idea by doing some exploration of what ministry of that kind might look like.
To help you explore cross-cultural ministry and mission opportunities CMS has established partnerships with great organisations who are offering you opportunities to learn about and grow your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this ministry area.
Through these partnerships CMS is keen to generate more people from across Victoria who have:
- A heart to serve the Lord
- Mission awareness
- Recognised the value of further theological education for their life and ministry
- A desire to continue developing as mature disciples of Christ
- Skills for ministry and theological reflection no matter what they do in life
- The skills and insights to bring to cross-cultural ministry at home or abroad
To achieve these outcomes we have established a partnership with Missions Interlink, an organisations that offer short courses for people seeking to explore cross-cultural ministry opportunities. These are run under the auspice of Missions Interlink in conjunction with other member mission agencies of which CMS is a member.
MIST Weekend
(Missions Interlink Short Term Training)
MIST training courses happen in different parts of Australia throughout the year. We've just had one course in Victoria; the next will be in October. Book in soon if you're planning to attend. For more information or for other Missions Interlink events see the Mission Interlink website: www.missionsinterlink.org.au
| Anna Hore-Lacy having a great MIST weekend |
January 2010 Course: 8th - 11th.
Start: 7:00pm End: 3:00pm
This course introduces some of the significant issues relating to life, work and Christian faith as a Short-termer serving in a cross-cultural setting. It's held at St Andrew's Hall, 190 The Avenue, Parkville, Vic.
MIST is designed for those going on individual short-term placements up to 24 months, but it can accommodate teams.
Contact Missions Interlink to discuss whether the program suits your needs.
Contact Person: Neil Amery: 03 97299611 |
Transition Training - MILL
click here to connect to Missions Interlink Transition Training website
In the early 1990's several mission agencies met together to consider how they could pool their expertise and resources to provide prefield training for their staff.
The course is designed to enhance the participants' knowledge in Biblical and missiological reflection by providing practical competency development for making an effective transition to another cultural setting.
MILL is a 5 day pre-departure program designed to help people develop the skills, methods, techniques and attitudes necessary to learn another language. Gain a fresh perspective on language learning, while acquiring skills, confidence, flexibility and a boost to beginning language learning.
The course is neither country nor mission specific. The benefits of the program are:
a training program based in experiential adult learning
individual learning contracts ensuring all participants gain the most for themselves
a team of experienced facilitators drawn from a variety of missions and situations
community living enabling peer support and interaction
contact with communities and churches where learning can be pursued and tested
supervised children's programs, geared to assisting your children's transitions
the constant updating of methods and material used
Courses are normally held in Melbourne January and June/July each year.
For more information go to http://www.mill.org.au
Email:
Missions Interlink
Missions Interlink is an association of evangelical mission agencies, missionary training Bible colleges and related organisations It particularly encourages networking between members and it also acts as an advocate for its members and their missionaries in areas such as Taxation, Social Security, and Medicare.
Missions Interlink has developed a three week intensive Transition Training course which provides preparation and orientation to participating members/ candidates prior to their deployment as cross-cultural missionaries. It is held up to three times a year in Sydney and Melbourne. We also sponsor MILL (Maximum Impact Language Learning) - an eight day introduction to language learning currently held annually (June) in Melbourne.
Missions Interlink Website