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April 2024
When Cultures Meet
CultureBound had the privilege to join the regional gathering of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Portland, OR. Dr. Mark was a plenary speaker talking about how to recognize and interact across cultural differences with the children and families we serve. We also had good conversations with fellow workers who are teaching clubs that immigrant children are attending.
Culture Course in April
Great news! Our group training for culture course is scheduled for the second week of April. We also have a language course coming up on May 6-10, which is open for registration. Additionally, we have culture training available this summer for short-term mission teams, TCKs, and families who need culture learning for their children. Don't miss out on this opportunity and sign up for training today!
Upcoming Chapter in Mexico
We are excited to announce that we will be sharing our training resources with Rancho El Camino and their affiliates at the end of April. Our resources will be of great help to them as they work in a multi-cultural setting, invite interns from around the world, and train believers in Mexican churches to go to cross-cultural harvest fields. To learn more about their mission, click here.
We need your Input!
We prioritize providing top-quality training to our trainees, which is why we always strive to stay in tune with their needs and expectations regarding our culture and language training. If you have previously taken our training or encountered our training materials, we would greatly appreciate your feedback on any areas that need improvement or clarification. By sharing your thoughts, you will not only be supporting our ministry but also joining our mission: to see the world teeming with Jesus’ followers who are skilled at taking His Message into cultures and languages that are different from their own. Please click here to to share your valuable input.
March 2024
Tanzania Chapters Training
CultureBound’s first Chapters training surpassed our expectations and excitement! This training event was the first time in the 115-year history of AICT that all of the senior leaders gathered to consider their role in world mission. Dr. Mark Hedinger was the primary speaker, along with other speakers. This trip provided a powerful opportunity to see the impact of CultureBound’s Chapters. The purpose of multiplying Gospel workers to the unreached was clearly in view. We praise God for the opportunity to witness His work among the AICT churches and pray that He would open more doors for CultureBound to train those who skillfully and relationally engage the very heart and soul of the people they serve through fluency in their cultures and languages. You can sign up here to receive Chapters Updates.
Training for New Mission Agency
We're excited to announce our upcoming collaboration with a new mission agency to tailor custom training for their team. As the demand for high-quality yet cost-effective training options continues to grow among mission agencies, we're pleased to offer both. Our training stands out for its flexibility, providing practical guidance and tools that resonate with our trainees in the field. Along with our next group training for cultural course in April 8-12 and language course in May 6-10, we'll be dedicated to expanding our calendar with more custom training opportunities designed for mission agencies.
CEF's Super Saturday
CultureBound will be present at the regional gathering of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Portland, Oregon on March 23rd. Dr. Mark Hedinger is joining as a guest speaker, with a presentation on building bridges to other cultures. Click here to learn more about CEF ministries. If you're interested in having the CultureBound training team speak at your seminar or conference, reach out to us today!
Launching new culture training
We're excited to introduce the Culture Tree Project for TCKs, a specialized culture training designed for Third Culture Kids. This training has been eagerly anticipated and requested by many missionaries and mission training organizations in the past. Tailored to the unique needs of TCKs, this modified version of our culture learning materials provides invaluable guidance and tools. It empowers teens and young adults not only to adapt to new environments but also to learn to integrate their cultural heritage with the cultures they encounter.
This training will equip TCKs to thrive in their relationships with self, God, and others.
February 2024
Chapters Training in Tanzania
Our first Chapter training is taking place soon in Tanzania! Dr. Mark Hedinger will lead workshops training the trainers in mid February for about two weeks. Please pray for safety in travel, financial support, and above all that the assembled leaders will see the need and the approach to training; so that the African Inland Church Tanzania (AICT) can train their own people effectively. This will be the first of several planned trips this year to establish Chapters. You can learn more about Chapters here.
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February Language Course
The February Language Course was fruitful and thoroughly enjoyable. The trainees learned about and experienced relational language learning as they grasped new attitudes, skills, and knowledge (A.S.K.) and prayerfully incorporated them into language lessons they carried out with speakers of their new language. We all thanked the Lord for His leading throughout the week.
Training with CEF
We had the privilege of spending two hours with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) workers who are conducting Good News clubs in apartment complexes full of families from around the world. What an opportunity! What a challenge! After listening to some of the challenges, we discussed a few key cultural differences including the way people think, feel, and communicate. Together with the group, we came up with some ideas and suggestions that could help them understand and interact more effectively with children and parents. CultureBound trainers will be participating in a bigger CEF conference in March.
New Trainings in Production
Our primary training objective is to help trainees acquire A.S.K. in learning a new culture and language through relationships while they engage in unfamiliar environments. In alignment with this goal, we constantly enhance our training curriculum to refine our relational approach. We are pleased to share that several core courses are currently in development. We are almost ready to launch a culture course specifically tailored for Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Additionally, we are actively producing an expanded CB+ series encompassing diverse topics. We kindly request your prayers and encourage you to stay tuned for our forthcoming training materials.
January 2024
Chapters Updates
The Chapters are continually growing as we have in-person training dates set for Tanzania (February), Mexico (May), and Panama (July). Our Chapters training will be designed for Sending Chapters - the trainers in partner organizations and Support Chapters - churches and other organizations who are interested in training their people for outreach ministry. In the upcoming months, our staff will be directing their efforts toward developing curriculum and executing the establishment of our Chapters. Check out our latest video featuring insights from our partner in Panama, sharing the significance of Chapters.
Mission Connexion 2024
From Jan. 19-20, CultureBound staff will host an exhibit table at Mission Connnexion North West. Dr. Mark Hedinger will be leading a workshop for the Short-Term Mission Connexion that meets at the same time as the larger, general Mission Connexion. Click here to learn more about Mission Connexion.
Our January Training
The January Culture Course, scheduled from January 8 to 12, is currently underway. We have our Language Course ready to begin during the week of January 29. The next Group Training for long-term missionaries will be April 8-12 (culture) and May 6-10 (language). While customized training caters to individual needs, these group trainings serve as the cornerstone, promoting collaborative learning and offering practical experiences through field trips and learning community. For additional information, click here.
Matching gift met!
We're pleased to announce that our End-of-Year donation campaign for establishing CultureBound Chapters has surpassed the $7,000 mark last month! With the inclusion of a matching gift, the total funds allocated for multiplying our Chapters exceed $14,000. We are still working toward a total of $20,000, which comprises the full budget that we expect for the first year of Chapters ministry. We thank God and all the generous givers who have joined us in this mission!
Thank You, Our Donors!
We send our wishes for God's blessings for 2024, especially to those who have joined our mission as donors. Donor Statements will be sent out mid-January via email. Paper statements will be mailed to those opted in. We appreciate your gifts and prayers!
Happy New Year!
We express gratitude to God for the various training opportunities and relationships that enable us to collaborate for the advancement of His Kingdom. In reflecting on the growth and expansion of training initiatives through Chapters in 2023, we anticipate an ongoing commitment to serving the Lord. Our focus remains on equipping individuals sent to us by Him, ensuring that the gospel is preached in every corner of the earth.
December 2023
CultureBound's Next Chapter in Baja California
We are happy to announce that we are equipping Rancho El Camino to be a CultureBound Chapter next year. This means that they will use CultureBound’s training approach to equip local Gospel workers in Mexico. Check out this video where we share why we believe this is such a strategic Gospel opportunity.
Renewing Annual Accreditation with the ECFA
CultureBound has renewed our annual accreditation with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) for 2024. You can view our accreditation here.
Introducing CultureBound's Next Chapter
CultureBound is at a turning point. For the last 15 years, we have been equipping Gospel workers to be effective in the language and culture they are going to. Now, we are multiplying through CultureBound Chapters by training trainers throughout the world. Each Chapter is a local ministry that shares the same goal of crossing cultures with the Gospel. They will accomplish this goal using our materials and training approach. Each location will be equipped to multiply workers from their own regions. Check out this video for more details.
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We're Becoming More Agile
In October and November, CultureBound conducted both our Culture Course and Language Course in two different formats. We did our week-long group training on the scheduled weeks. We also had a custom language training for someone in Asia who would not have been able to attend the group training because of time zone differences. There were others who could not take off work for a week, so we met once a week for five weeks. One of our core values at CultureBound is agility. We can adapt to trainees' needs and situations.
Announcing Group Training for Culture & Language in 2024
We'll be launching our group training for Culture and Language courses starting this January! At the core of our mission is our commitment to providing foundational courses for long-term service to increase the effectiveness of Gospel ministry by facilitating intercultural understanding. Our dedicated team of trainers is ready to guide you through these transformative courses. Save the Dates! For more information, click here.
Culture Courses
January 8th - 12th
April 8th - 12th
July 29th - August 2nd
Language Courses
January 29th - February 2nd
May 6th - May 10th
September 9th - 13th
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Monthly Updates
We're excited to share with you what's happening at CultureBound here on our website. Stay tuned for all the good things God is doing through CultureBound!
