On Sunday November 7, 2021, fourteen missionaries met at Camp PONDO in the beautiful San Bernadino National Forest near Running Springs, California to attend the Annual Missionary Communication Workshop.  The MCW is hosted each year by Abound Missionary Services, founded by Lewis and Karen McClendon. Abound is a training and coaching agency for missionaries giving them the tools to enhance their effectiveness in world evangelism.

During the five-day workshop, missionaries received classroom instruction each morning which is designed to enhance their speaking, written and non-verbal communication skills.  After lunch, they received one-on-one coaching allowing them time to prepare a speech that they would give each evening which would then be evaluated.  It was an intense week, but every attendee without fail said it was well worth the investment of their time. 

To help prepare them for a long successful ministry, every pastor investing in the training of future missionaries should make the Missionary Communication Workshop an integral part of their internship training.

“One of the most beneficial weeks in my ministry preparation!!”

(Deputation male)

“Coming into this workshop, I would shake like a leaf anytime I had to speak in public.  By the end of the week, I gained so much confidence in myself and the skills I had learned.  Now I’m excited to see how God will use this experience to grow our ministry.”

(Deputation lady)

Missionaries on furlough interested in growing their communication skills should make this week a priority in their scheduling.

“Trying, but well worth the effort.  This week has changed my presentation focus and will help immensely with my time management.” (Furlough male)

“The workshop was very challenging, and I was definitely stretched but it was very helpful. If I continue using the techniques I learned, I’m confident I will become a much better public speaker very soon.” (male)

The Missionary Communication Workshop is held annually and is totally underwritten by Abound Missionary Services making it free of charge to those serving a missionary internship, as well as missionaries on deputation and furlough.

MCW is accepting registration now for the 2022 workshop scheduled for November 6-11. 2022.  Register today at www.aboundmissionaryservices.com.