For the past week, Seth and I have been attending a training program at Mission Training International, located in Colorado Springs, CO. We are a part of a three week program serving to prepare people for missions work overseas.
Here is the MTI building, where we are living:
Our program is made up of 42 adult participants and 12 kids. There are singles, young couples, families with young and older children, and older adult couples. The people in our program are going to 19 different countries and come from 22 different mission sending organizations! There is a great diversity among us and it is an opportunity for wisdom and fellowship. We spend all day together in the classroom, eat three meals a day together, and spend time getting to know one another in the evenings.
While we are here at MTI, we spend time learning from trainers who have years of experience with missionary life. Topics covered in the classroom setting include: conflict resolution, culture shock, dealing with language barriers, carrying for your family overseas, building community, expectations, team dynamics, and others. The goal is to equip missionaries with the tools to have longevity, effectiveness, and enjoyment on the field.
One of the best parts of our time here at MTI thus far has been learning alongside of our teammates Jared and Stephanie Henke and Brigette Relyea. We our learning about the importance of understanding one another and working with each other's personalities. Having a healthy team is essential to thriving on the field. Therefore, we are working hard to grow in understanding each other and learning together during this time.
On the weekend, we have free time to rest and spend time together in the beautiful outdoors of Colorado. We were excited to have the opportunity to hike together as a team on Saturday. Here are some snapshots:
Seth overlooking the beauty of the mountains
With our teammates Brigette, Jared, and Stephanie on our weekend hike
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