Invest a weekend in seeking God’s guidance for your next step.
Join us September 25-28, 2026 in Dallas for Explore!
This interactive extended weekend is designed to help you discover how you fit into God’s plan of salvation for all nations. Through interactive sessions, time with experienced global workers, dynamic group activities and guided reflection, we’ll help you gain clarity about your next step in the Great Commission.
Explore is for both those considering cross-cultural service and church/ministry leaders seeking to send well.
Join us September 25-28, 2026 in Dallas for Explore!
This interactive extended weekend is designed to help you discover how you fit into God’s plan of salvation for all nations. Through interactive sessions, time with experienced global workers, dynamic group activities and guided reflection, we’ll help you gain clarity about your next step in the Great Commission.
Explore is for both those considering cross-cultural service and church/ministry leaders seeking to send well.
Considering cross-cultural ministry? Come to:
- Listen to stories from those who’ve lived overseas and ask questions.
- Learn where Christar serves and about our church-planting process in least-reached communities.
- Connect deeply with God as you contemplate His heart for all nations and discern your next steps in missions.
- Discover how Christar equips and cares for those who minister in least-reached communities.
Seeking to send well? We invite you to:
- Be equipped to cultivate Great Commission participation in your church.
- Dialogue about how your church and Christar can partner in fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Get to know like-minded church staff and experience mutual encouragement.
- Cultivate interest in God’s global work by encouraging members of your church or ministry to attend with you.
Considering cross-cultural ministry? Come to:
- Listen to stories from those who’ve lived overseas and ask questions.
- Learn where Christar serves and about our church-planting process in least-reached communities.
- Connect deeply with God as you contemplate His heart for all nations and discern your next steps in missions.
- Discover how Christar equips and cares for those who minister in least-reached communities.
Seeking to send well? We invite you to:
- Be equipped to cultivate Great Commission participation in your church.
- Dialogue about how your church and Christar can partner in fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Get to know like-minded church staff and experience mutual encouragement.
- Cultivate interest in God’s global work by encouraging members of your church or ministry to attend with you.
Discover opportunities to serve.
Discern your next steps.
Tentative Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions About Explore
Explore 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 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.
$95 per person prior to August 15; $125 per person thereafter.
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.
Childcare 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 you're on site, transportation is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About Explore
Explore 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 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.
$95 per person prior to August 15; $125 per person thereafter.
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.
Childcare 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 you're on site, transportation is provided.
Cost for EXPLORE: $95 Early Bird Discount (Until August 15) / $125 Full Price
Registration Deadline: September 11, 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.
Cost for EXPLORE: $95 Early Bird Discount (Until August 15) / $125 Full Price
Registration Deadline: September 11, 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.