MIST
Missions Interlink Short-Term Training is a 3-4 day weekend course designed to provide an environment in which participants are stimulated to think and learn more about the challenges of living and working as a short-termer in a cross-cultural setting. This course is facilitated by experienced mission workers drawn from a variety of organisations and situations.It is held on a regular basis in
MIST covers topics such as:
- Culture stress / shock
- Cross-cultural communication
- Knowing and sharing your faith
- Health & Practicalities
- Spiritual Warfare
- Keeping Fresh Spiritually
- Language Learning
- Re-entry
- Good Development
- Bible Studies
- Interviews with previous MIST participants (back from the field)
- “Being” in another culture
Upon receiving your application we will supply you with a CD containing helpful resources on some of these topics.It also includes pre-reading and preparation activities so that you can make the most of your time at MIST.
The benefits of MIST are:
- Sharing with a like-minded group who have a commitment to mission & international service.
- A training program facilitated by experienced mission workers drawn from a variety of organisations and situations.
- Community living enabling peer support, interaction and learning.
- Interactive, experiential learning environment.
Courses:
08/01/2010 - 11/01/2010 in VIC
19/03/2010 - 21/03/2010 in QLD
19/03/2010 - 21/03/2010 in SA
23/04/2010 - 26/04/2010 in VIC
29/04/2010 - 02/05/2010 in NSW
29/07/2010 - 01/08/2010 in WA (Click this link for details and brochure)
20/08/2010 - 22/08/2010 in SA (Click this link for details and brochure)
09/09/2010 - 12/09/2010 in NSW (Click this link for details and brochure)
14/10/2010 - 17/10/2010 in VIC (Click this link for details and brochure)
15/10/2010 - 17/10/2010 in QLD (Click this link for details and brochure)
State Contacts:
VIC:
Christine Bird - cbird@cms.org.au
Work: (03) 9388 1663
Suzanne Rowe - suzanne@aussend.org.au
Work: (03) 9729 9611
SA:
Barry and Ann Lock - barryandann@thelocks.net
Home: 08 83705434
Barry's mobile: 0408 847 939
Ann's mobile: 0413 495 224
NSW:
Judy Kay - jkay@cms.org.au
Work: (02) 9284 6745
QLD:
Sam McGeown - smcgeown@cms.org.au
Work: (07) 3831 6130
QLD:
Peter Warren - mailto:smcgeown@cms.org.au
Work: (08) 9390 6000
Testimonials from Feedback Sheets:
'Met and exceeded my expectations' (Jane - Youth For Christ)
'Thought provoking, encouraging, relevant and in-depth' (Emma - CMS)
'I really enjoyed sharing with other people about mission and their journey' (Jo - Interserve)
'So much vital, helpful stuff presented in a manner that was easy to take in' (Leonie - Wycliffe)
'I have come away with a wealth of information and tools for my toolbox' (Amanda - International Teams)
'Comprehensive content' (Brooke - Pioneers)
MIST Short Term Missions Training (VIC)
14/10/2010 - 6:00pm
17/10/2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT+10
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams. The MIST brochure is attached below.
Venue: Wycliffe, Kangaroo Ground.
Contact: Christine Bird at cbird@cms.org.au or 03 55722079
MIST Short Term Missions Training (QLD)
15/10/2010 - 10:30am
17/10/2010 - 2:30pm
Etc/GMT+11
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams. The brochure is attached below.
Venue: 123 Delville Ave, Moorooka 4105
Enquiries:
Sam McGeown at smcgeown@cms.org.au or (07) 3831 6130
David French at davidf@aussend.org.au or (07) 3369 1411
MIST Short Term Missions Training (NSW)
29/04/2010 - 6:30pm
02/05/2010 - 4:00pm
Etc/GMT+11
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams.
Venue: Castlereagh Academy, NSW
Contact: Judy Kay at jkay2x2@optusnet.com.au
MIST Short Term Missions Training (QLD)
19/03/2010 - 10:30am
21/03/2010 - 2:30pm
Etc/GMT+11
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams. The brochure is attached below.
Venue: 123 Delville Ave, Moorooka 4105
Enquiries:
Sam McGeown at smcgeown@cms.org.au or (07) 3831 6130
David French at davidf@aussend.org.au or (07) 3369 1411
MIST Short Term Missions Training (SA)
20/08/2010 - 7:00pm
22/08/2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT+10
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams. The MIST brochure is attached below.
Venue: Woodville Gardens Uniting Church, Woodville Gardens
Enquiries: Barry and Ann Lock at barryandann@thelocks.net or
Home: (08) 83705434
Barry: 0408 847 939
Ann: 0413 495 224
MIST Short Term Missions Training (VIC)
23/04/2010 - 7:00pm
26/04/2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT+11
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams. The MIST brochure is attached below.
Venue: Wycliffe, Kangaroo Ground.
Contact: Christine Bird at cbird@cms.org.au or 03 93881663
MIST (WA)
29/07/2010 - 7:00pm
01/08/2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT+10
MIST is for those going on individual, short-term, cross-cultural placements from 2-24 months. MIST can accommodate teams. The MIST brochure is attached below.
Venue: Camp Leschianaultia, Chidlow, WA
Enquiries: Peter Warren at leprosymissionwa@bigpond.com or 08 9390 6000.
