TRAIN International, based in Joplin, MO, offers cross-cultural training that is affordable, customizable, and mobile. They have several types of training available: pre-field training (June 1-19), language acquisition training (September 7-18), debriefing (Aug 3-7 and Oct. 5-9), church coaching to help churches send and sustain their missionaries (scheduled as needed), short-term trip leaders training (scheduled as needed), and mid-term restrategizing (in the Joplin area, Aug. 31-Sept. 4; can be hosted on a field outside of the US, call for details). They have special programs for kids available for most training events. Many of their training events can be brought to you. For more info contact their Director, Mark Miller at 417-621-8962 or email TRAIN at

or check out the website at

http://www.traininternational.com/