Debriefing 101
"I found it all being very helpful and will be implementing all of it in my practice from now on.
The moderators were great and they knew their stuff.
I appreciate how truly involved everyone was!"
—Debriefing 101 attendee.
WHAT:
Debriefing 101 is a workshop which is interactive, experiential and skill-building, with the objective that each person attending will know the WHY and HOW of debriefing cross cultural workers.
WHO IS IT FOR:
It is geared towards mission agency member care workers, pastors and lay people serving on mission committees, missionaries themselves, and anyone else engaged in resourcing and caring for cross cultural workers. While the focus of this debriefing training is on missionary and MK care and support, it is applicable to effective relationships in other settings as well.
WHEN:
Thursday and Friday, April 16-17, 2026
- Thursday April 16, 2026: 1 pm to 5:00 pm (EST)
- Friday April 17, 2026: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (EST)
NOTE: In-person participants can start arriving by 12:30pm in order to give yourself sufficient time to meet others and get settled. For online participants we will open things up approximately 10 minutes ahead of the 1pm start time.
WHERE:
- In Person: at the MissionGO headquarters in St. Catharines, Ontario (270 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 2E8).
- Online: Via a virtual meeting platform, to be announced.
NOTE: Entrance is at the back of BioPed Orthotics where there is ample parking available.
ACCOMODATION:
We have a group block (E90FI5B9) with the Best Western St. Catharines Hotel. Reservations must be made by Monday, March 16th, 2026. Any reservations made after this date will be subject to availability at the best available rate. If guests wish to book room types other than those allotted in the group block, or would like to extend their stay, it is recommended they call the hotel directly at 1-877-688-2324 ext. 3 to make their reservation. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66105.html?groupId=E90FI5B9
REGISTRATION PRICING:
Early-Bird rates: The early-bird rate is active until March 16th, 2026. It takes $15 off from the Online ticket and $25 off from the In-Person one.
- In-Person Early-Bird rate: $250
- Online Early-Bird rate: $120
Regular rates: The regular ticket rates start on March 17th, 2026.
- In-Person rate: $275
- Online Early-Bird rate: $135
Notes:
- Both those online and in-person will receive an electronic manual. Those coming in person will receive a printed copy plus lunch and coffee breaks.
- If your mission org is a member of the MORE Network you can have a 10% discount by using the code: DEB101-2026_10OFF. If you are not sure if your mission is a member, or if you would like to explore what that means, please contact us at more_registrar@outreach.ca.
REGISTER HERE:
Please register using this registration form and pay for your registration here. (Payment link is also included at to the end of the form).
REVIEWS:
Please go HERE to read some of the feedback received for previously conducted Debriefing-101.
FACILITATORS:
- Murray Horton
Murray grew up on the west coast in Victoria, BC where he met Maureen, his wife of 43 years. God blessed them with three daughters and three grandkids with whom they enjoy spending time. Together, life has been an adventure in pastoral ministry in Three Hills, Alberta and overseas church planting ministry in the country of Albania. Murray and Maureen are currently working in member care with Christar Canada. Murray loves caring for missionaries by listening to their stories and is a firm believer in debriefing. Murray is excited to be part of Debriefing 101 anticipating what God will do through our time together.
- Stephen & Marcella Parr
Stephen and Marcella served in Zambia, Gabon and South Africa for 20 years. During their time in Africa, they were involved in theological education, field leadership, health teaching and HIV/AIDS projects.
In their leadership role the importance of member care and listening to stories prompted Steve to further his education and training to support individuals and families who worked and lived in cultures not their own. Part of this preparation involved a variety of courses in member care through Columbia Biblical Seminary in the USA.
After their return from Africa, Steve served one year with MissionPrep then completed a Master of Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. Steve spent 11 years working as a Registered Psychotherapist in Tyndale University’s Family Life Center before their move to Winnipeg in 2020. He is currently working as a Counselling Therapist with Recovery of Hope in Winnipeg. Marcella worked for Toronto Public Health. In the last years of her employment, she worked as a mental health nurse consultant providing workshops on workplace mental health promotion, prevention of intimate partner violence and suicide prevention for community health and service agency staff. Through Tyndale University, she organized and ran two workshops for Christian workers which were focused on self-care.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brian Martin
E| bmartin@outreach.ca