Why CIT?
Cultural Training
Learn essential principles of cross-cultural communication and transition that will help you not just to survive, but to thrive.
Community Building
Meet people in similar life situations who can share in your journey and walk with you during your transitions.
Spiritual Formation
Develop a robust spiritual awareness that will prepare you for the unique challenges that come with a cross-cultural life.
Our Team
CIT has been training cross-cultural workers since 1998 and we are committed to providing practical training that will help them make a difference where they serve.
Our multi-agency training team boasts an average of 18 years of hands-on experience in the field. Our staff includes 5 doctoral degrees, 17 master’s degrees, 11 with on-field director-level positions during their field service, and others with specialized skills such as IT and nursing. Our dedicated team grasps the practical requirements of cross-cultural workers and their families, working as a unit to foster trainees’ spiritual growth and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and practical skills for flourishing in diverse cultures.
“CIT is without peers, in my estimation, for they understand adult-learning in ways that few others seem to see the need to.”
Mark Wenger, Executive Director
Reach Across
Our Training Philosophy
At CIT, we embrace the use of technology in training, yet have come to realize that internet-only training does not fully meet the needs of cross-cultural workers. Our strong conviction is that while the internet can deliver great information it is not God’s tool for transformation. 1 Corinthians 8:1 reminds us that “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” Our conviction is that many critical elements needed for a cross-cultural worker to be successful in a new culture are best delivered in a life-on-life environment.
With that in mind, two core courses, ‘Equipping for Cross-Cultural Life and Ministry’ and the ‘Language Learning Accelerator (LLA),’ are offered in a hybrid format. This means they blend online and in-person elements to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Additionally, these hybrid courses include optional self-paced online modules that can be completed after cross-cultural workers have arrived on the field. These modules help new workers apply their CIT training to real-world situations.
“CIT’s Equipping Training has helped us know how to coach our candidates better before and after going on the field.“
Adventures in Missions
Our Residential Courses
We currently offer five courses which enable agency leaders to guide personnel to the right content for their needs. All courses use adult learning techniques and engage participants on spiritual, intellectual, social, and practical planes.
- Equipping Course (4 weeks)
- Language Learning Accelerator (2 weeks)
- Debrief Retreat (5 days)
- Field Security Seminar (3 days)
- Engage Retreat (5 days)
Learning for All Ages
It is critical for families to thrive on the field to have a health adjustment for every member of the family. While mom and dad are in class, our TCK training team works with the children to provide age-specific parallel training to the content of the adult program thus allowing even the youngest family members to be engaged in the transitions ahead.
If you would like to learn more about CIT’s programs from our staff who have a heart to see cross-cultural workers thrive, just email us!
