EXPLORE Christar
How does God want to use you in the Great Commission?
Let this weekend experience propel you toward an answer.
Join us March 27-29 or September 25-28, 2026 in Dallas for EXPLORE Christar!
Join us March 27-29 or September 25-28, 2026 in Dallas for EXPLORE Christar!
Considering cross-cultural ministry? Come to:
- Listen to stories from those who’ve lived overseas and ask questions about cross-cultural ministry.
- Learn where Christar serves in least-reached communities.
- Investigate what the path to the field could look like for you.
- Connect deeply with God as you contemplate His heart for all nations.
- Discover how Christar equips and cares for those who minister in least-reached communities.
- Explore your next step in missions, within Christar or elsewhere.
Are you a pastor or church leader seeking to send well? We invite you to:
- Be equipped to cultivate Great Commission participation in your church.
- Learn how partnering with Christar can help you effectively and efficiently send members of your congregation to serve in least-reached communities.
- Dialogue about how your church and Christar can partner in fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Get to know other missions-minded church staff and be mutually encouraged.
EXPLORE will also include:
- Intentional time with cross-cultural workers
- Meal and discussion with the Christar U.S. Director
- Interactive team activity
- Encouragement and challenge from God’s Word
- Reflective individual challenge
Considering cross-cultural ministry? Come to:
- Listen to stories from those who’ve lived overseas and ask questions about cross-cultural ministry.
- Learn where Christar serves in least-reached communities.
- Investigate what the path to the field could look like for you.
- Connect deeply with God as you contemplate His heart for all nations.
- Discover how Christar equips and cares for those who minister in least-reached communities.
- Explore your next step in missions, within Christar or elsewhere.
Are you a pastor or church leader seeking to send well? We invite you to:
- Be equipped to cultivate Great Commission participation in your church.
- Learn how partnering with Christar can help you effectively and efficiently send members of your congregation to serve in least-reached communities.
- Dialogue about how your church and Christar can partner in fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Get to know other missions-minded church staff and be mutually encouraged.
EXPLORE will also include:
- Intentional time with cross-cultural workers
- Meal and discussion with the Christar U.S. Director
- Interactive team activity
- Encouragement and challenge from God’s Word
- Reflective individual challenge
Registration Deadline is March 13, 2026
Whether you come to explore the possibility of overseas ministry or to connect with others committed to sending well, you’ll be encouraged to pursue your role in God’s redemptive work around the world and challenged to pursue the path on which He is leading you.
Whether you come to explore the possibility of overseas ministry or to connect with others committed to sending well, you’ll be encouraged to pursue your role in God’s redemptive work around the world and challenged to pursue the path on which He is leading you.
Frequently Asked Questions About EXPLORE
EXPLORE Christar is for those over 20 years old interested in serving abroad and for ministry leaders seeking to send well and collaborate with Christar.
This event is for you! EXPLORE Christar is designed to help you clarify how the Lord is leading you and identify next steps.
The event starts promptly on Friday at 4 p.m. and ends Sunday night with optional meeting times available on Monday. Plan your flights accordingly, including your 30-45-minute trips to/from the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport or Love Field Airport.
$150 per person.
Meals and snacks, engaging sessions, interactive activity, time with overseas workers and more. Lodging is not included but is available at a local hotel at a discounted rate.
Child care will not be provided for this weekend event.
The DART Silverline provides transportation from the DFW airport to Cityline/Bush Station, which is less than a mile from the hotel. Once onsite, transportation is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About EXPLORE
EXPLORE Christar is for those over 20 years old interested in serving abroad and for ministry leaders seeking to send well and collaborate with Christar.
This event is for you! EXPLORE Christar is designed to help you clarify how the Lord is leading you and identify next steps.
The event starts promptly on Friday at 4 p.m. and ends Sunday night with optional meeting times available on Monday. Plan your flights accordingly, including your 30-45-minute trips to/from the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport or Love Field Airport.
Yes. You will have to do a bit of make-up work, but everything you participate in will count toward your pre-field training. We also ask that you consider staying through Monday evening in order to complete interviews Monday afternoon.
$150 per person.
Meals and snacks, engaging sessions, interactive activity, time with overseas workers and more. Lodging is not included but is available at a local hotel at a discounted rate.
Child care will not be provided for this weekend event.
The DART Silverline provides transportation from the DFW airport to Cityline/Bush Station, which is less than a mile from the hotel. Once onsite, transportation is provided.