Unpack and Process at an Abide Debriefing in Omaha–Council Bluffs

(accepting registrations through September 20, 2025)

October 20-24, 2025

(accepting registrations through September 20, 2025)

First Christian Church of Council Bluffs
20794 IA-92, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

We are thrilled to have our partners at First Christian Church Council Bluffs host us in offering you this time of debriefing.

Come spend a week unpacking your cross-cultural experiences just across the river from Omaha, NE in serene Council Bluffs, IA,

Whether you are on home assignment, transitioning between fields, returning to the US, or otherwise find yourself desiring time and space to debrief, this time is for you.

This intentional time to reflect and debrief can bring refreshment, perspective, and renewal. We hope you’ll join us!

What you can expect:

  • Process your field experiences through intentional, unhurried time to reflect and unpack

  • Check in with your soul and connect with the Lord through spiritual renewal

  • Have fun and connect with other global workers with shared experiences

Logistics

Pricing:

$685

Adults

$520

Ages 5-17

$410

Ages 0-4

Venue & Schedule:

Our meeting site is First Christian Church of Council Bluffs, located in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.

We will meet 9:00am – 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm Friday.

TRAIN provides light breakfast items, lunch, snacks, and refreshments each full day. Participants are responsible for securing housing and transportation to and from the debriefing. 

Lodging:

Each participant is responsible for securing housing and transportation for the duration of their time in Council Bluffs. Please find a list of nearby accommodations here.

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

FAQs

  • 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.

  • Debriefing is for you if you are a cross-cultural worker who has served abroad for at least one year. We recommend debriefing after your first term, your final term, and after any terms marked by significant transitions or changes.

  • We encourage those seeking debriefing to give themselves at least one month in the US prior to coming to debrief. This provides enough time to begin to get a sense of how it feels to be in the US for a season and how transitions in relationships may impact you. Beyond that, although we have had people come to debrief three, five, and even twenty years after their return and receive immense benefit, we do encourage participants to debrief sooner rather than later.

  • Please find housing options in the area here.

  • Yes, children are welcome, and we have a debriefing experience designed exactly for them.

  • If you cancel your registration more than 30 days from the start of this event, 90% of your total registration will be refunded, and the 10% deposit will be retained to cover administrative costs. If you cancel within 30 days of the event, 50% of your total registration will be refunded.

    If for some reason TRAIN International cancels or changes the event in such a way that you are no longer able to attend, and you are unable to transfer to a different date, your entire registration (including your 10% deposit) will be refunded.

  • For this debriefing, Omaha-Eppley Airfield-https://www.flyoma.com

    The airport is 13 miles from the church (about an 18-minute drive).

  • We are an independent and unaffiliated training organization.

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