Below are the dates for the preferred training partners for pre-field cross-cultural training.


Center for Intercultural Training

Equipping Course

January 11-February 6

March 23-April 17

May 3-29

FALL-WINTER TBD

Language Acquisition Accelerator

February 8-20

June 1-12

FALL-WINTER TBD

Field Security Seminar

March 18-21

FALL-WINTER TBD

Missionary Training International

COMPASS (includes Language Acquisition)

January 19-February 14

March 9-April 4

April 27-May 23

June 15-July 11

August 3-29

October 19-November 14

TRAIN International

Training involves a wilderness expedition. Ideal for those without kids or kids 10+ years old.

Pre-field Training

Dates TBD (typically one 2-week session in the Spring and one in the Fall)


Culture Bound

Online Course, ideal for those serving one-year or less

Culture Course

2026 Dates TBD

Language Course

2026 Dates TBD