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Additional Training for Parents

If you are a parent in Pioneer Bible, you have a free parent membership to TCK Training. Once you have your membership started, you can watch any workshop listed in the parent membership for free! If you are currently a parent or become a parent before going to the...

Various Additional Tasks for Your Coach

It is important to note that checking off the above tasks does not complete the process of transitioning to Field Ready Status. There are additional steps behind the scenes that are also needing to take place, including document verification and updating your...

Discuss Field Ready Transition with Your Coach

It is important for you to know what to expect during the transition to field ready status. Set up a time with your coach to discuss this transition and look over this milestone as you prepare for these final steps in your preparation.

Cross-Cultural Ministry Experience Expectations

This element is designed to ensure that you gain essential ministry experience before engaging in cross-cultural work. The key ministry expectations include at least 60 hours of cross-cultural ministry participation, with the ideal being one year or more of...

Spiritual Formation Baseline

As you begin the process of training and coaching, it's good to have a baseline of your current spiritual health. This will help you set goals for yourself as you seek to improve in this aspect of life during coaching and beyond. Follow this link to take the...

Creating a Training Plan

In order to create a Training Plan you will need to follow this link and select your intended role. This should give you a list of foundational, role specific, and internal courses that you will need to take. Once you have selected your intended courses for each...

Coachee Work/Volunteer Agreement

At some point during your time in training, the opportunity may arise for you to work or volunteer on a current project or with a department at the ISC. If you choose to participate in one of these opportunities, you will need to work with your coach and potential...

Reminder of Coachee Work/Volunteer Agreement

As you look to transition to associate please take note of this form mentioned in the Onboarding Milestone. If you plan to work or volunteer on a current project or with a department at the ISC, you will need to work with your coach and potential supervisor to fill...

Reminder of Coachee Work/Volunteer Agreement

As you look to transition to associate please take note of this form mentioned in the Welcome to ILAD Milestone. If you plan to work or volunteer on a current project or with a department at the ISC, you will need to work with your coach and potential supervisor to...

Coachee Work/Volunteer Agreement

At some point during your time in training, the opportunity may arise for you to work or volunteer on a current project or with a department at the ISC. If you choose to participate in one of these opportunities, you will need to work with your coach and potential...

Team Dynamics Training

Once a you have started forming a team (or by the end of your training if you have not formed a team) you should reach out to Jeff Holland or Abel Ortiz, who will help facilitate your Team Dynamics Training.

More About Pioneer Bible

If you are looking for more information about Pioneer Bible (what we believe, history of the org, goals for the future), you can find that here. This is a link to pioneerbible.org, so you can feel free to share this information with friends, family, and church...

When Leaving Dallas

As mentioned previously, during your training you may spend some time in Dallas. If after spending time in Dallas, you plan to leave (whether for your field allocation or moving elsewhere while still in training) you should fill out the Leaving Dallas Form found here...

When Leaving Dallas

As mentioned in the last lesson, during your training you may spend some time in Dallas. If after spending time in Dallas, you plan to leave (whether for you field allocation or moving elsewhere while still in training) you should fill out the ILAD Leaving Dallas Form...

International Service Center Campus Access

You may come to Dallas for a variety of reasons (classes at DIU, Residency, and/or as your field of assignment). When a you plan to come to Dallas and be here for a semester or more you should go to the Personnel Forms page on the HUB and fill out the Campus Access...

International Service Center Campus Access

You may come to Dallas for a variety of reasons (e.g. classes at DIU or as your field of assignment). If you plan to come to Dallas and be here for a semester or more, you should go to Tribe and fill out the Campus Access Request Form. This form will help you to get...

Future Plans

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach regarding future events that may take place during your service. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise...

Relationships

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach regarding healthy relationships. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If...

Personal

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach regarding personal growth. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling...

Spiritual

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach regarding spiritual health. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling...

Family Matters

This lesson contains suggestions for conversations that you should have with your coach regarding family and relationships. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your...

Beginning the Conversations

The personal growth topics covered in this lesson focus on areas of your life that may need to be strengthened. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If...

How Can People Give?

When you became a recruit for ILAD, you were issued a giving code. This code will begin with the first letter of your last name followed by four numeric digits. You should have received this code in an email from the Finance Department. This code has been put on the...

Future Plans

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling needs arise and you need...

Relationships

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling needs arise and you need...

Personal

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling needs arise and you need...

Spiritual

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling needs arise and you need...

Family Matters

These are possible conversations that you should have with your coach. They are not counseling sessions. The goal of these conversations is to discuss potential action plans for situations that may arise in your future role. If counseling needs arise and you need...

Welcome to ILAD!

ILAD uses Microsoft Office 365 applications. It is important to become familiar with this system as most of ILAD’s information and communication happens there. The HUB is ILAD’s intranet designed to provide our teammates with all the forms, information, and tools...

Finalizing and Confirming the Completion of Training Requirements

As you look at transitioning to Field Ready status, you and your coach should look over your completed training and take note of any remaining requirements. If you hope to finish your training while on the field, you may need to get the approval of the Director of...

HR Training

You are required to complete the Child Safety and Anti-Harassment trainings within the first 60 days of your employment and/or Recruit status with ILAD.

HR Training

HR requires you to complete the following training courses within the first 60 days of your employment.

Coaching Transition

Just one last conversation with your coach. This will be an exit interview with your coach. You will also be introduced to your Field Care Facilitator, if you have not yet met them.

Financial Clearance

This lesson focuses on getting your financial clearance from the Personnel Officer. There are three steps to complete during this process. You will need to start the communication with the Personnel Officer when you reach about 80% of your total budget.

Medical Clearance

After you complete your Pre-Field Medical Physical and Dental exams, the results will be submitted to the Medical Coordinator for approval. There may be recommendations by the Medical Coordinator that need to be addressed prior to departure. Please make sure you take...

Assignment Ready Announcement

Complete this form. This is the announcement that will be used to notify our teammates of your new status. Please write the biographical blurb in third person.

Assignment Ready Application

You will need to complete the application below and submit it. Once you submit it, the HR Generalist and your coach will be notified.

Fingerprints

ILAD requires all overseas workers to submit their fingerprints to be placed in their permanent file. The HR Specialist will assist you. Feel free to contact the HR Specialist to set up a time to be fingerprinted.

Personal Care Plan

If you received your training through Johnson University, you should have created a personal care plan in Formation/Dynamics of Cross Cultural Growth (ICST6031/ICCCC6031). If you have not completed this assignment, or if you received your training elsewhere, there are...

Discuss Organizational Affiliations

ILAD has connections to a large network of organizations working in many places in the world. During this lesson, you and your coach will discuss pros and cons of being affiliated with ILAD vs. a different organization. There are many factors that play a part in...

Consider the Impacts of Your Digital Communication

ILAD employees are usually deputized fundraisers, and as such, you will be discussing your plans and work with a variety of people and institutions. Because ILAD teams are often located in areas with high security risk, it is vital that you and your partners...

Ongoing Communication with the Field

After you have settled on a desired field, continue to communicate with the field on a regular basis (once a month). The purpose is to build a relationship with field personnel and team. This should continue throughout your...

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Reminder for Parent Training Requirement

If at this point you are a parent and have not yet signed up for TCK Training and completed the "Raising Healthy TCKs" training, please go back to the "Additional Training for Parents" lesson in the Training Milestone to complete this training before moving forward.

Field Ready Orientation

Field Ready Orientation is held each January in Dallas. This in-person session builds on prior training while focusing on practical preparation for fieldwork. Key topics covered include: Finances – Managing budgets, field-side disbursements, reimbursements, and...

Program Planning Online Workshop

The Program Planning Online Workshop is an eight-session synchronous course designed to introduce principles of different planning models and their application in cross-cultural ministry. Each session is 90 minutes long and guides new workers through the planning...

Team Orientation

Team Orientation is an integral part of our training process for cross-cultural workers. Held each June in Dallas, Team Orientation is the first of three key training components designed to equip and connect new workers with our mission, values, and vision. This...

Achievements Explained

The Achievements Page will allow you to see the progress you have made in each of your milestones, and show you the achievements you have earned or can earn. You can click filter by “Not Completed Achievements” to see what some steps you might want to take are....

Review and Finalize Your Training Plan

Set up a time to go over your Training Plan with your coach and make sure that you have completed your pre-field training requirements. If you and your coach are in agreement with moving forward in the field ready transition, you will need to finalize your Training...

Discuss Transition with Benefits Coordinator

Email the Benefits Coordinator (danielle.holloway@pioneerbible.org) and visit the benefits page on Tribe to learn more about the benefit programs available for you at this time and during future transitions.

Introduction to the Finance Division

To find helpful documents, forms, and information about the Finance Division you can go to this page on Tribe. Please take some time to look at this page now.

Introduction to the HR Department

To find helpful documents, forms, and information about the HR Department you can go to this page on Tribe. Please take some time to look at this page now.

Role Transitions

Over the course of your career in cross-cultural service, you may find a desire or need to fill roles other than what you originally trained for or were assigned to. It is important to consider how this could impact you and your team. It can affect team dynamics and...

Role Transitions

Over the course of your career in cross-cultural service, you may find a desire or need to fill roles other than what you originally trained for or were assigned to. It is important to consider how this could impact you and your team. It can affect team dynamics and...

Thriving with ILAD Workshop

This orientation workshop is offered every spring and fall and covers topics such as Finance, Monitoring & Evaluation, Security, Care, Communications, Global Resources, and our 4 core competencies.

Complete HR Manuals and Training

Before you continue in the process to transition to Associate, please look back at the Onboarding Milestone and make sure that you have completed the HR Manuals and HR Training Lessons.

Debrief with Coach

When you return from your investigative trip you should schedule some time with your coach to debrief your experience.

Debrief with Coach

When you return from your investigative trip you should schedule some time with your coach to debrief your experience.

Residency

All trainees who are preparing to serve overseas will spend a minimum of four months in Dallas as a part of their training. This will allow you to develop face-to-face relationships with our Dallas-based team and be exposed to the organizational culture that we are...

Cross-Cultural Experience

A part of your training will be planning a cross-cultural experience. Residency is our internally offered program that fulfills this requirement. Residency is a semester long program that is offered in Dallas during the spring and fall semesters. You can register for...

Cybersecurity Training

The Cybersecurity Training is offered in two parts. Part one addresses how to use technology safely both overseas and in the States. In this training you will tackle some of the unique challenges experienced by cross-cultural workers and identify some of the ways you...

Submit Final Transcripts

When you have finished your training you will need to email your final transcripts to the Formation Assistant (isc.training@iscteam.org) so they can be added to your personnel file. It would be best to submit official transcripts, so that we have copies we can share...

Review Your Training Plan with Your Coach

Take some time to go over your Training Plan with your coach and make sure that you have completed your pre-field training requirements. Additionally, you are encouraged to continue professional development and/or continuing education once on the field. You can talk...

Remote Assignment

At some point you will need to work on a remote assignment (this means working from a location other than your host country). Whether it’s a planned home assignment or an emergency situation, it is important to think about how you can plan accordingly and how this can...

Dealing with Conflict

Conflict can arise in many aspects of your life including work, family, and friendships. Learning how to deal with conflict in a healthy way can help you to flourish in your new role.

Working on a Team

In this conversation, it would be good to talk about what it’s like to work on a team. Some people thrive as a part of a team, while others prefer to work on their own. Either way, you will need to work on a team at some point during your role. Discussing how this...

Blind Spots

We all have blind spots. It is important to discuss how to respond when someone addresses yours. Looking for your own blind spots and biases, and learning to appropriately adjust in a healthy way is important.

Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance

Take time to reflect with your coach on the value of grit, the trait of being able to adapt and rise to the challenge of adversity and uncertainty. Discuss ways you can cultivate this trait as you prepare for future service. Below is a video that you can watch before...

Handling Disappointment

Talking about how you handle disappointment and unmet expectations can help you be better prepared on the field. Knowing your personal tendencies can help you to build better habits before you are faced with struggles.

Managing Stress

As you step into cross-cultural life, there are many parts of the new culture and the transition that will create new stress points. This topic will help you think through stressors and triggers for you. Your coach will walk you through a creation of an action plan to...

Spiritual Disciplines

This conversation should focus on your spiritual disciplines. Discuss how to build spiritual discipline patterns that will be sustainable throughout your training, transitions, and life on the field.

Spiritual Formation

This conversation should review your Personal Care Plan. Take some time to discuss strategies for your spiritual health on the field. If you do not have a Personal Care Plan yet, you will create one in the Johnson University class “Formation/Dynamics of Cross Cultural...

Singleness, Marriage, and Parenting

As you prepare to serve, it is important to evaluate your relationships and family dynamics, addressing things like how your relationship status (single or married) will impact your work, and how a change in culture will impact you and your family.

Family of Origin

Our family background and experiences inform how we interact with others and what our expectations are for other relationships. In this conversation, you and your coach will explore how your unique family background has equipped you to respond to new challenges.

Readiness for Service Interview

In this conversation you will want to discuss with your coach any topics that came up in your Readiness for Service Interview that need to be addressed as you prepare for your role.

Submit Final Transcripts

Once you have finalized your Training Plan, you will need to submit your final transcripts to the Formation Assistant, so they can be added to your personnel file. It would be best to submit official transcripts, so that we have copies we can share with other agencies...

Readiness for Ministry Interview

In this conversation you will want to discuss with your coach what topics came up in your Readiness for Ministry Interview. What kinds of things came up that would be good to address as you prepare for your role?

Remote Assignment

At some point you will need to work on a remote assignment, whether it’s a planned home assignment or an emergency situation. It is important to think about how you can plan accordingly and how this can affect your role, your team dynamics, and the progress of your...

Blind Spots

We all have blind spots. It is important to discuss how to handle blind spots if and when they are pointed out to you. Learning how to look for your own blind spots, seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and listening for his leading can help you to deal with these...

Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance

Take time to reflect with your coach on the value of grit, the trait of being able to adapt and rise to the challenge of adversity and uncertainty. Discuss ways you can cultivate this trait as you prepare for future service. Please read this article on Tribe called...

Things to Consider When Creating Your Budget

When creating your budget you will want to look beyond your current needs and expenses. There are a lot of things to consider as you build your budget both now and as you look at heading to the field. Here are just a few things you may want to consider and/or discuss...