{"id":596,"date":"2010-04-10T14:24:31","date_gmt":"2010-04-10T14:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?page_id=596"},"modified":"2026-06-03T18:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T01:47:56","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>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>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>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>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>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\">June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>June 1-5, <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>June 1 to October 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/june-2026-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online class). Note that a Spanish-language class is offered these same dates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 2-3, <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/for\/missionagencyconsultation\/event\/2026mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission Agency Consultation<\/a> (Charlotte, NC, USA). Presented by Sixteen:Fifteen and Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 4-6, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacyconference.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legacy Conference<\/a> (Dallas, TX, USA). On missions, Muslims, and the heart of God. A ministry of Horizons International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 4-6, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acmi-ism.org\/2026-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACMI Virtual Conference<\/a> (online). An annual event for people ministering among international students. From the Association of Christians Ministering among Internationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 6-7, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viva.org\/wwp\/\">World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk<\/a> (international). Coordinated by the Viva Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 8-10, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcmiw.org\/conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission Information Workers Virtual Conference<\/a> (online). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 8-12, <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>June 11, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionexus.org\/event\/how-to-lead-your-ministrys-finance-department\/\">How to Lead Your Ministry\u2019s Finance Department<\/a> (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 14-17, <a href=\"https:\/\/ccionline.site\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Security Seminar<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 15-20, <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveministry.org\/retreats\/attendees\/2026-Dolomites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contemplative Retreat for Women<\/a> (Molveno, Italy). Open to women serving in full-time cross-cultural roles. Provided by Thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 15 to July 11, <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>June 16-18, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-may-fayetteville\" 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>June 17, May 20, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/mobilizers-join-the-conversation-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mobilizers\u2014Join the Conversation!<\/a> (online). Regular gathering from Missio Nexus and Gospel Mobilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 20, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/en-us\/world-refugee-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Refugee Day<\/a> (international). Many churches observe this with prayer on the Sunday before or after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 21-26, <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>June 21-27,<a href=\"https:\/\/recalibrateevent.com\/events\/\"> Recalibrate!<\/a> (Aurora, IN, USA). Debriefing and renewal retreat for missionaries sponsored by Paracletos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 22-26, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyrunners.org\/equip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storytelling Training<\/a> (online). Offered regularly by StoryRunners, a ministry of Cru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 28 to July 4,<a href=\"https:\/\/more.outreach.ca\/What-We-Do\/Retreats\/ReBoot\/Wilderness\"> Wilderness Reboot<\/a> (Blue Bronna, AB, Canada). Re-entry retreat for MKs\/TCKs (aged 21-35) navigating the ongoing re-entry into Canadian society; an event for teens (17-20) will be held in August 8-15 in Calgary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 29, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/martyr\/\">Day of the Christian Martyr<\/a> (international). An annual event from Voice of the Martyrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>July 5-11, <a href=\"https:\/\/cit-online.org\/tck-retreat\/\">TCK Young Adult Re-entry Retreat<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Provided by the Center for Intercultural Training (CIT) and Interaction International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 13-15, <a href=\"https:\/\/ccionline.site\/event\/cms_2026_07\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crisis Management Seminar<\/a> (Auburn, AL, USA). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 9-12, <a href=\"https:\/\/americas.iccm.org\/\">International Conference on Computing and Missions<\/a> (Upland, IN, USA). Website also includes links to networks and events in other global regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 17-21, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwmcmission.org\/2025-conference-main\">New Wilmington Mission Conference<\/a> (New Wilmington, PA, USA). Annual, week-long multi-generational mission conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 17-23, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyonmembercare.org\/recalibrate-family-debrief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recalibrate Family Debriefing Event<\/a> (Flagstaff, AZ, USA). Hosted by Paracletos and Canyon Member Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 19-26, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnabas.org\/member-care\/events\/wake\">Wake<\/a> (Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MN, USA). A deepening adventure for men working in missions. Offered by Barnabas International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 19 to August 14, <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 August 16-28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 25, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/the-nexus-twin-cities\/\">THE NEXUS: Twin Cities<\/a> (Fridley, MN, USA). Learning and networking event from Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 27-31, <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>July 27-31,<a href=\"https:\/\/rekonnectcamp.org\/\"> Rekonnect Kids Camp and Teen Camp<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 28-29, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-jul-orlando\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (Orlando, FL, USA). Provided by Via in various locations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 31 to August 5, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnabas.org\/member-care\/events\/interlude-debriefing-retreat\">Interlude Debriefing Retreat<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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>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>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>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>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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><\/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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