The world of missions needs missionaries who understand themselves, God, their culture of origin, their destination culture, have practical ministry skills, a vibrant relationship with God, strong spiritual disciplines, and a genuine sense of grit to thrive for the long-term. But how can someone realistically expect to grow in these areas without having a safe and guided experience? A one or two-week training or orientation is a good start but simply isn't sufficient for the rigorous demands of cross-cultural ministry. Someone can only learn and grow so much in a sanitized classroom before going to the field. Nothing beats true hands-on experience and learning in a challenging but safe and guided environment.

 

The Rancho el Camino training program seeks to meet this need and provides a holistic, experiential, and intensive learning experience with traditional classroom learning. The program is intentionally designed to stretch participants physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and socially as they engage in cross-cultural ministry, community development initiatives, and the general Ranch Way of Life.