MODULAR RETREATS AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS

HIM is dedicated to the preparation of men and women who have heard the call of God to missions.  HIM recognizes that this preparation is not a "cookie-cutter" technique that applies equally to everyone.  Thus HIM customizes preparation for each team.

Intensive retreats are held throughout the year in which HIM personnel prepare teams and individuals in areas common to all missionaries.   Coordinators meet with the teams weekly to coach the team and individuals on personal matters and areas specific to the people group that the team desires to reach.

Below is a table of the modules and corresponding coaching components.  More information on each modular retreat can be found by clicking on the name of the module.

MODULE 1: PRE-MAC (Preliminary Missionary Assessment Center) January 29-30, 2010 Evaluation of applications, interviews and simulations to assess the ability to serve as a missionary	COACHING Spiritual discipline, short term mission experiences, recruiting of team, networking
MODULE 2: MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP (Leadership development module) April 16-18, 2010 Development of spiritual leadership skills.	COACHING Cultural study, budget review, special topic training
MODULE 3: KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS (Leadership development module) November 13-15, 2009 Enhancement of spiritual leadership and team effectiveness through multiple exercises, instruments and debriefing.	COACHING Local ministry, genogram sharing, team worship, informal relationship building
MODULE 4: CPAC (Church Planters Assessment Center) December 17-20, 2009 Final evaluation of overall preparedness with recommendations for future growth.	COACHING Survey trip, team covenant, strategy development
MODULE 5: SUPPORT WORKSHOP (Church supporter and family workshop) Per Need in Summer Gathering of all supporters and families of origin to produce a healthy support base.	COACHING Church residency, immigration paperwork, household decisions, departure
MODULE 6: FIELD VISIT (Follow up visits by HIM personnel) Beginning 2nd year on the field Evaluation of effectiveness and health with subsequent recommendations.	COACHING Cultural immersion, on-going coaching