CARIFES ACADEMY 2024
IFES CARIBBEAN REGIONAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
WHAT IS CARIFES ACADEMY?
CARIFES Academy is IFES CARIBBEAN regional training for students and staff. This academy will serve as a supporting role to national movements, to help equip our target group with the tools and skills necessary to address pertinent spiritual, moral, social, economic and cultural issues in their respective spheres.
VISION
Staff and student leaders, in CARIFES, growing into mature disciples of Jesus and making disciples, recognizing and realizing their true potential as godly agents of change in their educational institutions and circles of influence.
MISSION
To engage our key influence groups and interact with strategic partners within the Caribbean region and beyond to; identify, train, and mentor staff and Christian student leaders to be godly transformational agents of change in their respective spheres of influence.
PROGRAM
This training program comprises of three (3) tiers, which is designed to train, equip and mentor participants.
ONLINE SESSIONS
The academy commences its online program with a launch on March 24th 2024 via Zoom, followed by four (4) additional sessions running until June 30th 2024.
Staff members will participate in a book review and a session focused on Balancing Roles in Ministry.
Students will delve into sessions such as The Gen Z Believer, Secularism, and Small Group Dynamics during the online phase.
IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
The in-person conference is scheduled to occur from August 10th to 16th, 2024, at The Turning Point Campsite in Trinidad.
Throughout this timeframe, both students and staff will engage in sessions addressing various themes each day, including Leadership Development, Mental Health & You, Family Matters, Fellowship & Community, and more.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Students and staff would be matched with a mentor for a 12-week mentorship program which aims to guide and support them in navigating various areas of influence in their lives.
CONFERENCE’S COST
The conference fee for one participant is 250 USD. We estimated an average of 500 USD to cover the airfare of one participant.
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