Field immersion · October 25–November 2

Croatia

Dobrošli u Hrvatsku

Zagreb · Split

Become a student of God’s activity

Observe carefully. Listen generously. Participate humbly.

Discover faithful Christian presence in communities shaped by deep historical memory, resilience, reconciliation, and slowly cultivated trust.

Evangelical communities remain relatively small but increasingly collaborative. Ministry emphasizes long-term local partnership, leadership formation, discipleship, and reconciliation.

Two local lenses

Meet the cities in context.

These verified civic snapshots orient your observation. Ministry schedules and host details are confirmed privately by the program team.

2026 immersion city

Zagreb

Croatia’s capital brings together higher education, cultural institutions, civil society, religious communities, and people from across the country.

Look and listen

Notice how young adults, institutions, cultural life, and national memory shape trust, identity, and community participation.

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2026 immersion city

Split

A Mediterranean coastal city where ancient urban fabric, port life, tourism, neighborhoods, and regional identity meet.

Look and listen

Listen for the effects of seasonality, family networks, hospitality, and historic memory on everyday community life.

Official city source ↗

Learning in context

What you will explore

The field experience is not designed to show visitors “how ministry is done.” It helps participants recognize how God is already at work through local people.

Formation themes

Reconciliation and peacemaking
Resilient local churches
Trust and long-term relationships
Contextual community ministry

Learning outcomes

Describe influences shaping ministry in Croatia.
Notice how churches cultivate reconciliation and hospitality.
Recognize the importance of patience and trust.
Identify practices that could strengthen your own church.

Pray for

Churches and church planters
Youth and families
Community reconciliation
New opportunities for faithful witness

From the participant booklet

Ministry lenses for Croatia.

These are learning categories, not promises of particular visits. The final host schedule is shared privately with assigned participants.

Look for

Church planting partnerships
Leadership formation
Community discipleship
Reconciliation and peacemaking
Innovation ministries serving local needs

Practice in the field

Listen to how local Christians interpret their own history and experience.
Notice how trust, hope, and hospitality are cultivated over time.
Map schools, community centers, universities, parks, churches, and social-service organizations.
Ask how prayer, shared leadership, and neighborhood partnerships sustain ministry.

A daily posture

Presence before performance.

Morning

Team devotion, prayer, and orientation.

Daytime

Ministry visits, shared meals, community observation, and appropriate participation.

Evening

Journaling, group debrief, theological reflection, and prayer.

“Serve where asked, not where you assume. Look for what God is already doing.”

Listen with care

Words of welcome.

Language learning is a posture of respect. Your host team will help with pronunciation and context.

Dobro jutro — Good morning
Hvala — Thank you
Hvala na vašem gostoprimstvu — Thank you for your hospitality
Mogu li moliti za vas? — May I pray for you?

Carry it home

Return reflection.

Use these prompts in your journal, mentor conversation, and church testimony.

How has this experience reshaped my understanding of hope?
What have I learned about reconciliation and perseverance?
Which relationships should continue?
What concrete commitment will I practice for six months?

Prepare for the whole journey

Read the participant booklet.

The booklet includes the eight-week formation journey, covenant, travel preparation, field guides, reflection prompts, and return-home practices.

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