Prepare for Life in the US after High School

Adult TCK Debriefing

June 23-27, 2025

Ozark Christian College

1111 N Main St Rd
Joplin, MO 64801

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new offering from TRAIN International designed specifically for college-aged missionary Third-Culture Kids (TCKs) to help them navigate one of the most pivotal moments in their lives—transitioning from the mission field to adulthood and college life in the United States.

As you know, the challenges that these young adults face can be overwhelming. Moving from the unique and often isolated environment of the mission field to the fast-paced, complex culture of college life in the U.S. is no small adjustment. Many adult TCKs struggle to process their cultural background, feeling caught between worlds and unsure of where they truly belong.

We believe this transition can be a time of incredible potential for their growth and renewal in Christ.

What you can expect:

  • Understand and embrace your unique Third-Culture Kid identity

  • Process your mission field upbringing to find peace in the transition

  • Explore and discuss common issues that ATCKs experience moving stateside

  • Grow in resilience and confidence to cross cultures and enter young adulthood well

  • Engage in spiritual renewal and space to connect with God and others during this significant life change

  • Have fun and grow together with other ATCKs just like you on a US college campus

Logistics

Dates: June 23-27, 2025

Location: Joplin, MO @ Ozark Christian College

Cost: $685

We will meet 9:00am–4:30pm Monday—Thursday and 9:00am–11:30am Friday.

Room and board are fully included, with three meals a day Monday through Thursday and a breakfast offered Friday morning. Accommodations are dorm rooms on campus at Ozark Christian College.

Participants are responsible for securing transportation to and from the training site. Arrival is on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 from 3:00-6:00pm.

Once registered and your deposit is paid, you will receive confirmation and additional information by email.

If you have questions please contact us at 417.625.1400 or admin@traininternational.org.

FAQs

  • This is for Adult Third-Culture Kids (ATCKs) who grew up on the mission field and have graduated high school. The demographic of these debriefings is generally 18-25 years old. Missionary kids are Third-Culture Kids, but not all Third-Culture Kids are a from a missions background. As such, this debriefing is designed primarily to serve ATCKs who grew up on the mission field.

  • The Joplin, MO airport (JLN) is most ideal at less than ten minutes from our facility. However, it is a small airport and flights are limited. Other nearby airports include Springfield, MO (SGF) at 1 hour 10 minutes away, Bentonville, AR (XNA) at 1 hour 20 minutes away, and Tulsa, OK (TUL) at 1 hour 40 minutes away.

  • Each day begins with group learning, activities, and intermittent breaks until lunch.

    After lunch we gather for afternoon sessions and finish by 4:30 pm and by 11:30 am on Friday.

  • Housing and meals are included in the cost of this debriefing thanks to a generous partnership with Ozark Christian College. Participants will stay in a dorm room on campus and will receive three meals a day beginning on Monday and concluding with Friday breakfast.

    Participants will receive a packing list of things to bring closer to the event start time, but you will definitely need to bring a towel, sheets, blanket, and a pillow.

  • We are an independent and unaffiliated training organization.

    We have the privilege of serving a great variety of agencies, churches, and denominations.