The Journey

The Journey program is a hands-on learning activity that helps people to grow in their understanding of God’s heart to reach the nations and why we should be involved. In 3 ½ to 4 hours you’ll experience fun and interactive group sessions, including meeting people from another culture. You will receive a taste of what cross-cultural workers may experience, and so be challenged to be better prepared for local and distant mission.

Participants pass through a variety of ‘steps’ in their journey, starting off in their Comfort Zone before hearing an inspiring message at the Local Church about the biblical basis of mission. Then they embark on their cross-cultural training.

At Reality Check, they’re given a broad outline of the unfinished task, including the need for and challenges of present-day mission. At Bible Training, it’s time to think about the importance of Scripture in our own lives and in mission, as well as the importance of learning about cross-cultural communication. Language and Culture Training opens up our eyes to the need to learn language and culture well in order to understand and appreciate people from a different ethnic group, and to reach out to them effectively. Mission Realities presents some challenging issues facing cross-cultural workers today, then Partnering explores the relationship between local churches, mission agencies and mission workers. After their Commissioning, participants ‘leave to visit another country’ where they enjoy meeting people from another culture, experiencing their language and culture, sights and sounds. Lastly, it’s time to reflect on the experiences of the day at Debrief and hear about practical ways we can be more involved and better prepared for local and distant mission at the Next Step.

An experienced Wycliffe Australia Journey Coordinator guides churches and their members to present The Journey, helped by a team of presenters from mission agencies and Bible colleges who are part of the Missions Interlink network.

If you would like more information about The Journey, or would like to discuss hosting The Journey, please contact The Journey National Coordinator, Robert Love.