Goals

Our GoalsTala Alhajj friend

  • Equip
  • Enable
  • Engage
  • Evaluate

Equip for Cross-Cultural Understanding

Before and during the project students research the cultural, religious, historical and social aspects of the host country and the importance of entering another culture as humble servants. Students are equipped to walk alongside the people and begin to understand their way of life, cultural strengths and needs.

Enable Interpersonal Development

Teams work together to strategize, prepare and carry out ministry. The interdependence that develops as each team learns to function well in a foreign culture promotes deep relationships. Students also develop friendships across cultures through serving, loving and learning from the people of the host country.

Engage in Outreach Ministry

Methods vary, but at the core of Lighthouse is putting passion for God and His world into action in effective cross-cultural ministry. As students partner with host leaders, they have many opportunities to share their faith in Christ in word and deed, developing their gifts and leadership potential.

Evaluate Through Reflection and Integration

Experiences, discussion and journaling serve as catalysts for students to reflect on the biblical view of God's global heart, their place in God's mission, and the world's great need for Jesus. Students also examine other issues such as the struggles and diversity of the global church and the characteristics of a World Christian.