Debriefing is the deliberate process of unpacking and processing your past field experiences with a facilitator for the purpose of understanding your story in a holistic and life-giving way so that you can transition well into whatever is next. Debriefing is not a substitute for counseling, clinical care, spiritual direction, or coaching, but may serve as an entry point into these avenues for growth and/or healing. While this retreat experience includes some elements of debriefing, it is not meant to take the place of stateside debriefing if you are making a major transition off the field or to a new field.

This retreat is for you if you are a cross-cultural worker in any season of life or ministry. We recommend time away to rest and reflect as a regular rhythm of spiritual health and vitality for you and your family members. It’s an investment in the long-term health and effectiveness of you, your family, your team, and the people you serve. This retreat experience is not meant to replace stateside debriefing for those making major transitions back to the states or to a new field.

You can register above by clicking the link under the event. Best to grab your spot early as our abroad offerings are often limited on spaces available depending on the venue!

If you cancel within 30 days of the event, 50% of your total registration will be refunded. If you cancel with less than 30 days notice, there is no refund in order to defray expenses incurred by Train for the venue reservation.

If for some reason TRAIN International cancels or changes the event in such a way that you are no longer able to attend, your entire registration will be refunded.

Yes, children of all ages are welcome! We will provide childcare for the smallest participants and facililated activities and games for elementary age and teens curated exactly for them. This is available during all of the sessions so parents are able to fully engage. Lunches and evenings are parent supervised.

Yes! The cost includes 5 nights stay and full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) each day for all members of your family. (Exceptions: Arrival day: dinner Monday evening & Departure day: breakfast Saturday morning)

The first day we will start with an opening session in the evening, but otherwise sessions typically run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a long lunch break. Throughout the day you will engage in large and small groups for time in the word and processing together, take spacious breaks, have time to connect with other participants and trainers, and have time for personal reflection. The last day is free to leave you time for travel arrangements and checking out of the venue.

Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport LCJ ≈ 55–60 km 1 hour 15 min by car. Regional airport — good for short/European flights; easy ground transport (car or train + taxi) to Zakościele. Rome2Rio

Warsaw Chopin Airport WAW~ 86 km 1 and a half hours by car. Major international hub — many itineraries, airlines, frequent flights; versatile for domestic or international travel. Rome2Rio

Warsaw Modlin Airport WMI~ 100–120 km 2 hours by car. Often flies low-cost / budget airlines; could be a good value option if you find flights — but ground transport from Modlin will be longer than from Chopin. Rome2Rio

Kraków John Paul II International AirportKRK~ 160–170 km 3 hours by car. Large international airport with many connections, especially to European destinations. Could make sense depending on flight origin/destination. Rome2Rio

We are an independent and unaffiliated training, coaching, and debriefing organization.

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