So you have most likely seen or heard us make a big deal about our training. That isn’t just a marketing technique. In fact, we are not totally sure it even is a marketing technique. We make a big deal about our training b/c we want to train you for missions.

And when I say you I mean you, your youth group, your college group, your church, etc.

And when I say for missions I mean for a cross-cultural mission experience, but even bigger than that, I mean for a life on mission.

Jesus said that we will BE his witnesses, which is a lot different than just doing some witnessing on trips every now and then. At iGo we want to show you how to do that.

So we have all kinds of mission experiences for individual students. We have Group Treks when your youth group is ready for a trip overseas or just to an unchurched area of the USA. We also have the brand new Launch Box strategy kicking off this week in Plano, Texas.

At the core, all of these opportunities are training experiences. You could even say they provide on mission training while you are on mission. Training is what we do.

But don’t just take our word for it. Take it from iGo alum and current DBU student, Laney Anderson. Her student minister asked her to share some thoughts with him about iGo training. This was her reply:

If I could talk to someone about the training, I would hit on the three ways that they train: iGo trains Biblically, practically, and reproducibly (three points–I could be a Baptist preacher!!)

They start by pulling four main truths out of Scripture to teach students about missions according to the Word of God. This helps answer questions like, “Why do we do missions?” “Who is responsible to share?” “What if someone doesn’t respond to the Gospel?” These questions are answered using the truth of God’s Word.

They also focus on practical training. iGo creates very realistic cross-cultural situations and issues that you will deal with overseas, and they give you a chance to make mistakes and learn about the cultural norms, taboos, and expectations before you even get there. You also learn a ton about flexibility, which is good for life in general, but especially for overseas work.

Lastly, they teach things that are reproducible. You will learn tips and methods for sharing the Gospel in a new culture, but the things you learn are applicable for back home as well. You learn to live on mission in another country, and you are able to bring these truths back and live on mission at home.

The quickest periods of growth in my walk with Jesus in high school occurred overseas with iGo, and I would recommend ANYONE to do it!! If you fear about the cost or your parents’ response, the Lord’s sovereignty cannot be overpowered by any man. So answer the call. He will equip you and make a way.

**However, if after conversing with them, parents still say no, iGo stands by the principle to honor your parents. So their no could mean that’s not what God has for you OR not yet.

–Laney Anderson (Super Summer Global, 2010; Paris JSI, 2012)

Check out the iGo website for the training/mission experience that is just right for you and your group.