{"id":596,"date":"2010-04-10T14:24:31","date_gmt":"2010-04-10T14:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?page_id=596"},"modified":"2026-08-17T16:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T23:40:36","slug":"missions-catalyst-events-calendar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?page_id=596","title":{"rendered":"Missions Events Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <strong>Updates are posted and sent out throughout the year. <\/strong>Feel free to reproduce any of the contents of this calendar for use in your own context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional information about a specific event, please contact the organizers; we can\u2019t get you a scholarship or a letter of invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imb.org\/events\/\">International Mission Board Events<\/a>, UK-based mission information services <a href=\"https:\/\/globalconnections.org.uk\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSCAR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalconnections.org.uk\/events\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Connections<\/a>, New Zealand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/missions.org.nz\/connect\/event-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missions Interlink<\/a>, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evangelicalfellowship.ca\/Resources\/Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Community Calendar<\/a> and events from <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/events\/\">Missio Nexus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for past events? We do have an archive of sorts. See our complete calendars for <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1EW7805FRZ_-uRTlbOBZ3j4xoyBDxtofZXxzcf0Rrms4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1K9w41BmcOw0MLCrIushVs-pMO37z7DLcqKRsnPZSEIw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-62a3vsfql5KVCWBL5jR7yR0RW1n5WGB2cscw-CV3hs\/edit?usp=sharing\">2024<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IQZ0T4u-BzDsRfmpeV12xCwjZ5AviuFnn_gN7tintrc\/edit?usp=sharing\">2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Events must be \u201csafe\u201d for promotion on the web and to an unscreened email list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listings must include some point of contact (e.g., a website or email address).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will do our best to keep up with event changes and cancellations, but notification from event organizers is always appreciated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit an item for the calendar, make a comment, or ask a question, contact <a href=\"mailto:mwade@orlandoteam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marti Wade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 3 to December 6, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/june-2026-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 3-29, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mti.org\/compass-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COMPASS<\/a> (Palmer Lake, CO, USA). Language and culture acquisition provided by Missionary Training International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 6-8, <a href=\"https:\/\/ccionline.site\/events\/\">Field Security Seminar<\/a> (Nairobi, Kenya). Provided by Crisis Consulting International. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 16-22, <a href=\"https:\/\/recalibrateevent.com\/recalibrate-debrief-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recalibrate!<\/a> (Aurora, IN, USA). Debriefing and renewal retreat for missionaries sponsored by Paracletos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 17-18, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-aug-denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (Denver, CO, USA). Provided by Via in various locations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 31 to September 13, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traininternational.org\/pre-field\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missionary Pre-field Training<\/a> (Joplin, MO, USA). Provided regularly by TRAIN International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 6-11, <a href=\"https:\/\/cit-online.org\/what-we-do\/\">Debrief Retreat<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by the Center for Intercultural Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 7 to January 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/september-7-2026-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online class). New online classes begin regularly; check the website for in-person classes near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 10-12, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainview.org\/ltm#section_79cf52ad35914fa6a3874e3cafb5efc7\">Live the Mission Conference<\/a> (Fresno, CA, USA). Hosted by Mountain View Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 11-12, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmda.org\/events\/2026-great-commission-dental-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Commission Dental Conference<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 13 to November 14, <a href=\"https:\/\/encounteringmuslims.org\/collections\/online-courses\">Encountering Muslims<\/a> (online). Also available in other formats and languages; new online classes start several times a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 14-18, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyrunners.org\/equip\/\">Storytelling Training<\/a> (online). Offered regularly by StoryRunners, a ministry of Cru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 15-21, <a href=\"https:\/\/catalystintl.org\/conferences\/traction\/\">Traction Conference<\/a> (Wilderswil, Switzerland). Conference to serve men who are global workers serving cross-culturally. Provided by Catalyst International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 23-25, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/the-2026-mission-leaders-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission Leaders Conference<\/a> (Orlando, FL, USA). An annual event from Missio Nexus; includes a variety of tracks and pre-conference events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 29 to October 2, <a href=\"https:\/\/ccionline.site\/event\/fss_2026_09\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Security Seminar<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 4-30, <a href=\"https:\/\/cit-online.org\/equipping-pg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equipping for Life and Ministry<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Pre-field training provided by the Center for Intercultural Training; followed by a language acquisition course November 1-13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 5 to February 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/september-7-2026-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online class). New online classes begin regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 12-15, <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveministry.org\/retreats\/attendees\/2026-Thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thrive Retreat for Women<\/a> (Melbourne, Australia). Open to women serving in full-time cross-cultural roles. Events like these held periodically in various regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 14-16, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionary.com\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Missionary National Conference<\/a> (Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, USA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 16-17, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionsfestseattle.org\/\">Missions Fest Seattle<\/a> (Bothell, WA, USA). Free, annual community missions conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 19 to November 14, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mti.org\/compass-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COMPASS<\/a> (Palmer Lake, CO, USA). Language and culture acquisition provided by Missionary Training International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 21-22, <a href=\"https:\/\/wheatonbillygraham.com\/amplify\/\">Amplify Conference<\/a> (Wheaton, IL, USA). An annual event from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 22-23, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-oct-virtual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (online). Provided by Via; also held in-person in various locations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 20-22, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexcellence.global\/workshops\/standards-introductory-workshop-october-20-22-2026-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standards Introductory Workshop<\/a> (online). Make your mission trips better with the seven standards of excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 2 to March 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/november-2-2026-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online class). New online classes begin regularly. A Spanish-medium class also begins in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 16-20, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyrunners.org\/equip\/\">Storytelling Training<\/a> (online). Offered regularly by StoryRunners, a ministry of Cru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 7-9, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-dec-virtual2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (online). Provided by Via; also held in-person in various locations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 7-11, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traininternational.org\/debriefing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abide Debriefing<\/a> (Joplin, MO, USA). Check the website for dates of upcoming debriefing retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 31, 2026 to January 2, 2027, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosscon.com\/\">CROSS CON 27<\/a> (St. Louis, MO, USA). A conference for 18-25-year-olds and their leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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