This calendar lists public or semi-public missions-oriented events in the USA and (though to a lesser extent) around the world. It includes conferences, retreats, workshops, and some classes or training events. Events are sponsored by a wide variety of organizations and are listed here at no charge but at the discretion of the editor. Updates are posted and sent out throughout the year. Feel free to reproduce any of the contents of this calendar for use in your own context.
For additional information about a specific event, please contact the organizers; we can’t get you a scholarship or a letter of invitation.
See also International Mission Board Events, UK-based mission information services OSCAR and Global Connections, New Zealand’s Missions Interlink, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada’s Christian Community Calendar and events from Missio Nexus.
Looking for past events? We do have an archive of sorts. See our complete calendars for 2022, 2023, and 2024 or 2025.
Submissions
- Events must be “safe” for promotion on the web and to an unscreened email list.
- Listings must include some point of contact (e.g., a website or email address).
- We will do our best to keep up with event changes and cancellations, but notification from event organizers is always appreciated.
To submit an item for the calendar, make a comment, or ask a question, contact Marti Wade.
July
July 5-11, TCK Young Adult Re-entry Retreat (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by the Center for Intercultural Training (CIT) and Interaction International.
July 9-12, International Conference on Computing and Missions (Upland, IN, USA). Website also includes links to networks and events in other global regions.
July 13-15, Crisis Management Seminar (Auburn, AL, USA). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.
July 15, Mobilizer Family Monthly Zoom Calls (online). Don’t go it alone! Dave Jacobs of Gospel Mobilization hosts monthly calls bringing mission mobilizers together. Register once and come every month.
July 17-21, New Wilmington Mission Conference (New Wilmington, PA, USA). Annual, week-long multi-generational mission conference.
July 17-23, Recalibrate Family Debriefing Event (Flagstaff, AZ, USA). Hosted by Paracletos and Canyon Member Care.
July 19-26, Wake (Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MN, USA). A deepening adventure for men working in missions. Offered by Barnabas International.
July 19 to August 14, Equipping for Life and Ministry (Union Mills, NC, USA). Pre-field training provided by the Center for Intercultural Training; followed by a language acquisition course August 16-28.
July 25, THE NEXUS: Twin Cities (Fridley, MN, USA). Learning and networking event from Missio Nexus.
July 27-31, Abide Debriefing (Joplin, MO, USA). Check the website for dates of upcoming debriefing retreats.
July 27-31, Rekonnect Kids Camp and Teen Camp (Derbyshire, England, UK). Five-day camp for TCKs who have recently returned to the UK. One session for kids 6-12, the other for teens aged 13-18.
July 28-29, Support Raising Bootcamp (Orlando, FL, USA). Provided by Via in various locations throughout the year.
July 31 to August 5, Interlude Debriefing Retreat (Barrington, IL, USA). A week-long retreat for adult global workers to process their experiences in a contemplative setting with peers and trained debriefers. Offered by Barnabas International.
August
August 3 to December 6, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online class). A second August class is scheduled to start August 10. Generally, classes start once a month. These may be the first classes using the newly revised curriculum.
August 3-29, COMPASS (Palmer Lake, CO, USA). Language and culture acquisition provided by Missionary Training International.
August 6-8, Field Security Seminar (Nairobi, Kenya). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.
August 16-22, Recalibrate! (Aurora, IN, USA). Debriefing and renewal retreat for missionaries sponsored by Paracletos.
August 17-18, Support Raising Bootcamp (Denver, CO, USA). Provided by Via in various locations throughout the year.
August 31 to September 13, Missionary Pre-field Training (Joplin, MO, USA). Provided regularly by TRAIN International.
September
September 6-11, Debrief Retreat (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by the Center for Intercultural Training.
September 7 to January 10, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online class). New online classes begin regularly; check the website for in-person classes near you.
September 11-12, Great Commission Dental Conference (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, USA). Provided by the Christian Dental Association and the Christian Dental Society; check the CMDA website for numerous regional and specialized events.
September 13 to November 14, Encountering Muslims (online). Also available in other formats and languages; new online classes start several times a year.
September 14-18, Storytelling Training (online). Offered regularly by StoryRunners, a ministry of Cru.
September 15-21, Traction Conference (Wilderswil, Switzerland). Conference to serve men who are global workers serving cross-culturally. Provided by Catalyst International.
September 23-25, Mission Leaders Conference (Orlando, FL, USA). An annual event from Missio Nexus; includes a variety of tracks and pre-conference events.
September 29 to October 2, Field Security Seminar (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.
October
October 4-30, Equipping for Life and Ministry (Union Mills, NC, USA). Pre-field training provided by the Center for Intercultural Training; followed by a language acquisition course November 1-13.
October 5 to February 7, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online class). New online classes begin regularly.
October 12-15, Thrive Retreat for Women (Melbourne, Australia). Open to women serving in full-time cross-cultural roles. Events like these held periodically in various regions.
October 14-16, 2026 Missionary National Conference (Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, USA).
October 16-17, Missions Fest Seattle (Bothell, WA, USA). Free, annual community missions conference.
October 19 to November 14, COMPASS (Palmer Lake, CO, USA). Language and culture acquisition provided by Missionary Training International.
October 21-22, Amplify Conference (Wheaton, IL, USA). An annual event from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
October 22-23, Support Raising Bootcamp (online). Provided by Via; also held in-person in various locations throughout the year.
October 20-22, Standards Introductory Workshop (online). Make your mission trips better with the seven standards of excellence.
November
November 2 to March 7, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online class). New online classes begin regularly. A Spanish-medium class also begins in November.
November 16-20, Storytelling Training (online). Offered regularly by StoryRunners, a ministry of Cru.
December
December 7-9, Support Raising Bootcamp (online). Provided by Via; also held in-person in various locations throughout the year.
December 7-11, Abide Debriefing (Joplin, MO, USA). Check the website for dates of upcoming debriefing retreats.
December 31, 2026 to January 2, 2027, CROSS CON 27 (St. Louis, MO, USA). A conference for 18-25-year-olds and their leaders.