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Learn to understand yourself, your calling, and the role you may have in impacting the Global Church for Christ.

Complete a 4-week intensive bringing a realistic, concrete vision to your missionary service. Receive a personalized development plan based on assessments of your natural and spiritual gifting, Biblical knowledge, and spiritual aptitude.

Pursue the personal and spiritual development needed to prepare for a successful, long-term missionary service.

Receive one-on-one mentorship for the development of your emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health. Gain cross-cultural training customized to your ministry destination, understanding the belief systems and challenges you’ll encounter. Begin formal education through Woodside’s Deploy program, securing a Bible certificate or Master’s degree in intercultural studies, and receive placement into the team you will be deployed with.

Exercise what you’re learning by actively engaging in cross-cultural evangelism and discipleship both domestically and internationally.

Experience a short-term mission trip and complete a missional community immersion in a city such as Dearborn, Hamtramck, or Pontiac for a period of 6 to 9 months. Conduct a 6 to 9-month global internship alongside your church-based team, serving in conjunction with your intended long-term deployment site or a Woodside partner.

Enter the field of ministry where you’ll serve in a long-term missionary capacity alongside your church-based team.

Complete final steps toward long-term deployment, including support raising, language training, and finalization of missions agency. Experience a formal commissioning at your home campus and launch of an ongoing care plan.