The Care Initiative at MTI exists to help steward a growing network of care and development for cross-cultural workers, sending agencies, churches, caregivers, and MTI staff.
THE CARE INITIATIVE
Making care a rhythm not a rescue.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Why care matters.
Cross-cultural workers face unique challenges. We are seeing a growing need for intentional practices that support long-term thriving - not just preparation, but ongoing care and rhythms that sustain.
Complex Needs
Workers are arriving with increasingly complex needs, often with limited awareness of the true cost of overseas service.
Beyond Preparation
Preparation matters deeply, but long-term endurance requires ongoing care, support, and shared language.
Stronger Together
Care is most effective when we collaborate—agencies, churches, caregivers, and trusted partners working together.
Intentional Thriving
We help workers and sending communities move from reactive care to intentional rhythms of thriving.
Mission That Lasts
Our hope is to see more people thrive with effectiveness, endurance, and personal vitality for the long haul.
MORE ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
A collaborative approach to care.
The Care Initiative brings together research, trusted providers, and collaborative partnerships to strengthen care for cross-cultural workers.
Research & Findings
Explore research, program findings, and practical insights that help strengthen care for cross-cultural workers.
Explore the Thrive Outcomes here.
Provider Network
Connecting trusted third-party providers who specialize in care, development, and ministry effectiveness.
Interested in learning more or joining the network? Contact us to start a conversation.
John Powell Institute (JPI)
JPI is the research arm of the care initiative and helps inform our work.
Learn more here!
“The Care Initiative at MTI is joining the shifting tide of missions from reactive to proactive.”
Mission Training International • Palmer Lake, Colorado
LOOKING AHEAD
The road ahead
The Care Initiative is in the process of development, and we invite you to learn more or get involved!
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Where we are now
The Care Initiative has established a strong foundation through The John Powell Institute, the Thrive Collaborative, and a Care Provider Network.
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Where we are going
The Care Initiative seeks to shift the approach of caring for cross-cultural workers from reactive to proactive, encouraging rhythms of care throughout their time of service.
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How to get involved
We at MTI cannot do this important work alone! If you have a heart for the thriving of cross-cultural workers, we would love to develop a deeper relationship with you around our shared vision for sustainable, preventative care.
Let’s build a culture of care - together.
We invite agencies, churches, caregivers, and partners to join us in helping cross-cultural workers thrive for the long haul.