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Coming to the Debrief Retreat will give you a space to feel normal around people who have the same experiences. You will be able to share your story in a safe environment, which will help you deal with your difficult experiences, close your chapter and move on.

I have a big concern for missionary attrition because Iím part of that statistic. My first time out fulltime ended in failure. Now I feel like I have been equipped with resources to help us navigate almost any situation. We've also been grounded in theology and the gospel as a strong foundation. May the Holy Spirit remind us of all this as we rely on Him for our very breath!

When we found out that we were going to CIT, we began asking our friends who had gone through the course about their experiences. We heard nothing but good things. Our expectations were pretty high. CIT didn't just meet our expectations, it surpassed them. The program is centered around the heart of the missionary and our spiritual vitality was their number one priority. We also gained a wealth of practical information and we know that our ministry will be better for it. That, to me, is worth every penny.

We came somewhat reluctantly (we had worked cross-culturally a number of times previously) and by the end of the first day knew that our lives were about to change for the better. Not only was our view of culture, faith, ministry and ourselves challenged and re-shaped into something God could use more effectively, we also gained new life-long friendships with participants and facilitators alike.

Having been through other training conducted by large international companies, I found the CIT training to be well-structured, taught well by experts in their topics, and peppered with great simulations and exercises. CIT left me wanting more, instead of thinking it was a waste of any of my time, which I have felt about other training in the past. I can't imagine going to the field without it. All 3 couples on our field will have gone through it.

I have been deeply touched by your prayers, your love, your honesty and your life stories that radiate Jesus and your love for Him.

The SLA course at CIT has given me tools to study a new language whether or not I have the option of a formal language school.

CIT Debrief provided the time, space, and opportunity to reflect on my cross-cultural experiences and process them well with the purpose of moving forward, wherever and however God calls me in the future.

If you think you are ready for the mission field, you aren’t; you need to be served by the experts at CIT. If you are going to work with, minister to, or live with anyone besides yourself whether on the field or not, you need CIT. I was reluctant to pay the small cost for CIT for fear of my stewardship. It is well worth the investment!

We greatly benefited from this excellent, holistic course. So appreciated the chance to tap into the experience and academic studies of well-seasoned missionaries who helped to prepare us to thrive on the field and avoid common cross-cultural pitfalls. Deeply enriching on both a personal and community level!

CIT brings together experience, knowledge, and different learning modes that build up a person's belief that they can learn a second language.

I absolutely loved the children's program. It was excellent. The boys really enjoyed attending. They are now speaking about our country and they have learned their verses! Great!

If man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him for ever, then the Center for Intercultural Training joyfully exists to train, equip, and mobilize God’s servants to bring and be that message of hope, life, and joy to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people. I could not imagine an abundant and lasting service for Gods purposes for God’s people in the Nations without that equipping. Thank you CIT!

I was a bit grumpy about having to do CIT with all the demands on our time and how it might unsettle our kids. I also questioned its relevance due to the expense. In retrospect, I am so grateful to have been at CIT! I fell MUCH better equipped, humbled about how much I need to learn and delighted to see our kids thrive and grow. Thank you, CIT!!

The equipping course was top-notch and the instructors are extremely well-versed and experienced. We were very impressed with the childrenís program and how intentional it was to equip our kids. We can't say enough about what a high quality program CIT was. We wish our entire church could go through the training. The community living compounded the effectiveness.

Childcare is amazing! The ladies who work back there are so great with kids. The individual sleeping rooms for the babies are very helpful!

The learning techniques they taught us for using with a language helper were great. It gave me the confidence that I can learn another language!

I had always been nervous about moving to another country and learning a new culture. After going through the Equipping class at CIT, I know that I am ready and prepared to move and begin my ministry in another country. I believe that anyone moving cross-culturally should take this course.

Anxious about learning a language? Confident about language learning? You need to come to SLA. We have been given attitudes, tools, and ideas that will set us up for healthy, sustainable language and culture learning in our destination country.

Childcare was great. I appreciated all the classes did to help the kids be better prepared for what is ahead. They loved their classes and their teachers. I appreciated the communication we received about what was being taught, how the kids were doing and what areas needed growth.

The ability to walk with and do life with a group of people who are all going through the same process and have people who know what you're going through, can talk to, cry with, and rejoice with is invaluable and that is just a small part of what happens at CIT.

CIT has been incredible in helping us to debrief and readjust to our home culture. This experience has helped to process our time on the field. We are ever grateful for this opportunity.

For families and singles planning on a cross-cultural move, CIT's Equipping class offers practical tools for surviving and thriving overseas. With its highly experienced facilitators, salient topics, children's program, Christ-centered and community focus, this course prepares adults and children for life in a foreign context.

This course was purely optional for us, but I in no way regret it. It feel like there was so much I did not know until now. Now I realize how much I need to enter my field with humility and focus on being a learner and observer. To sum up my experience: enlightening. CIT is far more than just knowledge to live cross-culturally. There is a focus on the heart of the missionary to prepare their heart for ministering cross-culturally.