Bureau Training Intercultural Workers (TIW)

Huguenot College

Please make the following orientation course for proposed missionaries abroad known in your church and community.

The aim of this orientation course is to give proposed missionaries and overview of some of the most important things which will require their attention, time, funds and study in order to have a meaningful intercultural ministry.

At the end of the course, they should:

Ø Understand their calling and its implications beter;

Ø Have more insight in the mission of God and the Church in the world;

Ø Appreciate the nature, function and influence of culture upon ministry and identified some areas for further attention with regard to knowledge, attitude and skills;

Ø Have a clear picture how to enter a new community in order to enhance fellowship, ensure trust and empower people;

Ø Be motivated to address the challenge of intercultural communication in the light of communication guidelines;

Ø Be aware of the emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges which intercultural ministry presents to missionaries and their families.

Ø Have an overview of al the practical preparation which needs to be done both in the home country and abroad before leaving for service.

When : 23 January to 1 February 2009

Where : Near Potchefstroom

Closing date : 5 January 2009

Language : Afrikaans/Engels

Registration and enquiries: Dr. R. van Velden, Tel. 021-8730025(k); 0828574368; E-mail: [email protected]

“Ons was van die 19‑24 by 'n werkswinkel in Malawi wat aangebied is deur Ryk van Velden….Ons was weereens so dankbaar om deel te wees, want ons het baie geleer…. Selfs van die gesoute sendelinge wat daar was, sê dit was vir hulle 'n "eye opener". Ons het ook skielik baie dinge rondom onsself sommer beter verstaan.” (Petrie Coetzee, Mosambiek)

“Die materiaal was so goed uitgewerk en Ryk het dit alles so uit sy hart en uit sy eie ervaring aangebied. Ons almal het gevoel ons wil met die voorkennis weer oor gaan begin en dit hierdie keer beter doen. Ek wil almal wat sendelinge êrens in die wêreld ondersteun, baie sterk aanmoedig om nie 'n sendeling in die veld te stuur sonder dat hulle hierdie kursus deurgeloop het nie.” (Stefanie Roux, Mosambiek )

Thanks again for all your help and encouragement through the course I attended. It has definitely helped to be more prepared with communicating my needs and being realistic with the expectations on myself and others. I had the opportunity to share at church this past week...about my calling and journey to this point, but also about my proposed work in Ethiopia. It was a very encouraging time, and I am certainly feeling more positive about the work that lies ahead.” (Tammy Williams)