DATES
Sep 21, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026 OR Jan 5, 2025 - May 31, 2025
COST
Elective Fee: $110
What is the Cultural Encounter Elective?
You'll learn the basics of engaging with other cultures and religions, seek the heart of God for the nations He's made, examine the call to global missions that's woven throughout the whole Bible, and how to contextualize the Gospel to be able to share it anywhere. We'll unpack all of that with one another over some tasty meals and snacks. You'll also learn how hospitality opens doors for the gospel and explore cross-cultural cuisine as we minister overseas.
Discover just how far God's love can reach, how delightful and diverse creation is, and your personal role to play.
What Does This Elective Involve?
Understanding & Celebrating Cultures
Gain a deeper understanding of culture, its effect on you, and the lens through which you see the world.
Global Need For The Gospel
What can the Gospel affect and what is the church doing to share it?
Hospitality
Learn about hospitality and what it looks like as it relates to other cultures and the Gospel.
Biblical Basis For Missions
Look at the story of the Bible and history as a whole to understand more of God's missionary heart and love for all people.
Experience Other Cultures
Experience culture through trying different international foods and traditions.
FAQs
If you still have unanswered questions feel free to get in contact with us!
Five Reasons to do the Cultural Encounter Elective
The Cultural Encounter Elective offers teachings that will expand your understanding of different cultures and religions. It will also give you opportunities to interact with them. Here are five reasons we think you should join: