PREPARATION AND TRAINING OF MISSION PARTNERS

Preparation and Training of Mission Partners

Christians Abroad offers a unique service to Mission Agencies and Independent Mission Partners who have the support of their local Church. Christians Abroad believes, in particular circumstances, that the best way of undertaking this preparation and training is on a personal basis. Christians Abroad consultants talk with the mission partner, the sending agency (a local church, a mission body, a national church) and listens to the needs of the individual, the church or agency and the placement overseas. An appropriate programme is then designed to provide the best preparation for the individuals concerned. The previous experience of the mission partner is critical. It is always necessary to recognise how God has prepared an individual for application for service in a particular placement. Further preparation focuses on enhancing and consolidating such experience, knowledge and training as might be necessary. Preparation and training is always cooperative and resourced by both the individual and the trainer.

Circumstances in which Christians Abroad will help.

We are pleased to offer this service in exceptional situations where more formal preparation is not possible or not appropriate.

Variety in provision and cost.

The variation in requirement is considerable. Appropriate preparation and training may be over an extended period whilst supporting part/full time employment or may be focused over a period of intensive full time preparation and training. Costs will vary considerably too depending on the time needed and the nature of any preparation and training. An estimate can be prepared on completion of a PRE PLACEMENT AUDIT and a cost established once the individual preparation and training plan has been prepared.

Preparation and Training as part of God’s plan.

Being equipped to be a mission partner does not begin and end with formal preparation and training but continues before and during your placement and continues to mature after your placement because God’s plan for you does not end with a particular placement and you need to be responsive enough to grow into the demands of the situation as you are led. At all times, preparation and training is held with an awareness of the presence of God in helping us to make decisions and determine pathways.

To make further enquiries, contact Colin at support@cabroad.org.uk

Volunteering Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION PAGE

Please click: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION INFORMATION

HOW DO I APPLY AS A CHRISTIANS ABROAD VOLUNTEER?

Complete either

1) GENERAL APPLICATION FORM

2) APPLICATION FORM FOR MEDICAL ELECTIVES OR COLLEGE PLACEMENTS

electronically and send it to recruit@cabroad.org.uk.

One of our recruitment consultants will be in contact with you by telephone or e-mail.

VISAS AND VOLUNTEERING?

Application for visas can cause anxious moments... Access some advice on our Volunteering and Visa Application page.

HOW DO I PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE?

The premium basic rates can be found on our Travel Insurance page. If you are travelling to a conflict zone, the basic premium will be higher and not cover you for civil unrest but you can add a War and Terrorism endorsement which would provide insurance cover if you were unfortunately caught up in an such incident.

For travel insurance assistance, please email insurance@cabroad.org.uk or leave a message on 03000 121 201 and we will be in touch with you.

A Travel Health Consultation by a Thrive Worldwide nurse, which includes vaccination advice, is provided as part of the Christians Abroad volunteer prior placement process. Other Thriive Worldwide services can be arrange. Thrive Worldwide is based in London.

KEY TRAVEL

Christians Abroad is a Key Travel agent, providing charitable flight fares and terms for Christian workers.

Christians Abroad has partnered with Stewardship so that churches and friends of Christians Abroad Volunteers, Lay Professionals and Associates can make Gift Aided donations for their support. For information click on the logo to the left of this text and page.

SECURITY WHILST OVERSEAS

The most important country briefing resource is the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Many insurance companies will remove cover if you remain in a country where the FCDO has advised that you should leave because of security issues. So if you have any questions about the security situation in the country in which you are living and its impact on your safety, then consult the FCDO website.

INDEPENDENT TRAVEL OR WITH THE SUPPORT OF AN AGENCY?

Explore these options by clicking on our Independant or Agency Support Travel page.

INTERNATIONAL SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is a Christians Abroad priority for all that we undertake. Training and procedures for all those associated with Christians Abroad, both in the UK and with overseas partners, are regularly reviewed. Christians Abroad is a member organisation with Thirtyone:eight.