Celebrating Our Fortieth Anniversary

IDEA's Dr. Van HalsemaJoin us in celebrating 40 years of God’s faithfulness in a ministry devoted to promoting missions and recruiting workers for the mission of Christ’s church!

What began in 1967 with Dr. Dick L. Van Halsema is moving forward in faith under the leadership of his son, Pastor Clark Van Halsema, and a growing team of volunteers and alumni. Biblically grounded with a passion for discipleship and evangelism, this independent organization has served believers from 54 denominations. In 1967, the first Christian Witness Tour (CWT) visited Eastern Europe. Subsequent CWTs have provided firsthand mission information to participants who visited Africa, Asia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and South America. In 1968, Mexico Summer Training Session (STS) was launched, and became a trend-setting Field Training Program with its unique blend of intensive cross-cultural immersion and vocational evaluation. In the 1980s, short-term Service projects were set up in Mexico, and new partner-projects are being developed by invitation from believers in other countries and continents.

Our 40th Anniversary Year gives us the opportunity to invite you to Pray, Participate, IDEA's New Order: Ministering with Styleand Give generously... partnering with us to promote missions and recruit workers.

For Christ, with you,
Pastor Clark

"Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest field." (Matthew 9:35-38)

Field Training

Explore your place in the mission of Christ’s church through a comprehensive vocation-oriented program in Palestine, Mexico or Turkey. (4 weeks to 2 years) ...
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Service

Follow Christ’s example of humble service as part of an international project team in Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Palestine, Mexico, Nicaragua, Tanzania or Turkey. (10 days to 3 weeks) ...
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Travel

Gain a global perspective and experience history and archaeology by traveling to Africa, Asia, Central/South America, Europe, or the Middle East. Gather firsthand mission information from workers around the world, and enjoy God’s diverse family this side of heaven. (2-3 weeks)...
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