This section includes advice & resources on training for those planning to work or already working in cross-cultural ministry.
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Training advisors
Christian Vocations
CV provide a personal consultancy service designed to help individuals explore their options in Christian service. Advice on training is a part of this service.Website: www.christianvocations.org
Email:
Tel: 0870 745 4825
HealthServe
HealthServe is a ministry of Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF). If you are a Christian healthcare professional or student looking to serve overseas, they can offer advice, information and support. You can search HealthServe's online database of current Christian overseas healthcare and medical mission opportunities & vacancies. The opportunities and vacancies contained in the pages are for Christian medical and healthcare workers wanting to be involved short-term or long-term in Christian healthcare mission based in the developing world.Website: www.healthserve.org
Email:
Tel: 020 7234 9660
Medical Service Ministries
MSM was founded in 1903 as the Missionary School of Medicine. Its purpose is helping to train Christians working to improve conditions in needy communities through both medical and spiritual ministry – not one without the other. MSM provides funding and guidance for Christian workers – both local and expatriate – in obtaining qualifications in personal, child, community and emergency healthcare, in order to help the work of Christian groups with whom they serve, with the same calling as MSM’s motto: Preach and Heal.Website: www.preachandheal.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01647 440113
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Training resources
CernySmith Adjustment Index
This website enables you to take a test to see how culturally adjusted you are to your situation. There are 100 questions taking around 15-20 minutes. A report is then given so you can see how you've done. It can be completed anonymously and the results all go to helping evaluate cross cultural work.Website: www.crossculturaladjustment.com
