Why Prepare for Overseas Mission?
This microcredential equips participants to effectively engage in God's mission (missio Dei) across cultures by addressing both the personal and strategic dimensions of cross-cultural ministry. Understanding that God is actively at work reconciling all peoples to Himself, participants learn essential skills for intercultural living, including navigating culture shock, language acquisition, and team dynamics—competencies critical for long-term missionary success and reduced attrition rates.
The program combines practical preparation with strategic mission planning, exploring proven methodologies for church planting movements among unreached people groups. Participants develop observation skills to assess new contexts and evaluate appropriate strategies for specific cultural settings. This comprehensive training ensures missionaries arrive prepared with safeguards against burnout while equipped to deploy effective, contextually-appropriate ministry approaches.
By participating in God's redemptive work globally, graduates join the biblical tradition of taking the Gospel where Christ's name remains unknown, prepared to build sustainable, meaningful ministries that advance the kingdom across cultures and generations. The microcredential can be completed entirely online.
SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL MISSION
Department of Mission Studies
ONLINE
Delivery
2 TERMS
4 Months Time to Complete
6 CREDITS
Stackable
$1,770
Estimated Tuition *
Skills covered
| Cultural Adaptation | Intercultural Communication |
| Language Acquisition | Risk Assessment |
| Team Collaboration | Church Planting |
| Context Observation | Cultural Intelligence |
| Burnout Prevention | Missional Resilience |
| Strategy Evaluation | Strategic Thinking |
| Ministry Planning | Relational Leadership |
| Conflict Resolution |
Microcredential course requirements - 6 credit hours
Ready to Enroll?
Point of Contact:
Dr. Alastair MacLeod
Dean, School of Intercultural Mission
sim@admin.missional.university
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success. See below for just some of the stackable opportunities.
The power of microcredentials from your online Missional campus
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In-demand
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging missional needs and align with relevant industry standards.
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Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
