Living & Working Cross-Culturally

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Intercultural studios

Providing faith-based training and intercultural experiences to prepare leaders to shape a globally interconnected world.

Intercultural Studio is held in major cities in the USA with large immigrant populations. You will find international students, high-tech workers, refugees, and immigrants from around the globe in these urban centers

Ethnic neighborhoods of almost every flavor provide a rich context for cross cultural exploration, learning and relationship-building. Studio participants immerse themselves in local communities in order to grow in understanding

life changing

“Studio brilliantly combines class room and community time. We learned so much first hand, theory, and sitting at the feet of so many who’ve ‘been there, done that’. It was completely worth it!”

Michael, Studio graduate

“Studio helped fill in gaps and break down barriers I didn’t know I had.  It stretched me, molded me, and gave me a safe place to make mistakes.”

“This is real world experience where a real team is trying to touch real people but done in a training environment where we apply what we learn… The experience of the trainers provides invaluable insight and perspective to go along with the content of the instruction.”

“The topics forced us to confront the realities of life and work abroad and yet press into them with hope, and into growth and perseverance.”

“Studio was everything we expected and more—we addressed every area that we thought we’d need training in, plus so many others that we didn’t account for!  We are extremely thankful for this process, and believe it will save us years’ worth of mistakes, heartbreak, and wasted time.  Thank you!!”

Is studio for you?

Studio participants are individuals, and families, students and professionals who are planning to live long-term in a cross-cultural environment. They are eager for training and practice in order to fully participate in the world to which they are moving and to serve joyfully in the name of Jesus. Studio is for compassionate people who are teachable, authentic, respectful, and who want deep and sincere relationships with internationals.

  • NGO & Humanitarian  Organizations
  • Business people hoping to expand their brand internationally
  • Individuals with international placements
  • Educators & English Teachers
  • Medical professionals
  • Researchers in economics, sociology, anthropology, religion, and etc.
  • Retirees beginning a second career abroad.
Studio interns work in the community in teams and as individuals, providing help and support to refugees and immigrants. They teach English, help with driving lessons and doctor visits, tutor school children, provide small business counsel, and connect families with local resources. They use their experience and skills to help newcomers integrate into the community in life-giving ways.