PFO2GO Transition Track
Presenter
Jerry Jones
Transition Specialist | Leadership Development International (LDi)
Jerry is a cross-cultural trainer, public speaker, and writer who has lived in China with his family since 2006. There he has developed cross-cultural training programs both for Asian professionals preparing to travel abroad and expats living in Asia. Before moving to China, he served as a pastor for eight years. Jerry is passionate about his family, his faith, and crossing cultures. He has been married to his college sweetheart since 1996. His daughter was adopted from the Gansu Province of China in 2004 and his son was adopted from the United States in 2009. Jerry's website is The Culture Blend.
Transition Track Session 1: What is Transition?
Description: The Transition Track is meant to make you aware of and prepare you for what is coming your way as you move overseas. In this first session, Jerry Jones, in his own unique way, will share with us how transition can be compared to puberty and how transition is more of a process than an event.
Transition Track Session 2: RAFT, Part 1
Description: In this session, Jerry digs into the first half of “RAFT”. While the RAFT content seems relatively simple, digging into these concepts meaningfully will have a profound impact on your successful transition. Let’s get rafting.
Transition Track Session 3: RAFT, Part 2
Description: In this session, Jerry digs into the second half of “RAFT”; the F of Farewell and the T of Think Destination. You will be challenged once again to make a plan for leaving well.
Transition Track Session 4: You in Transition
Description: International transition is exciting, but it can also bring stress. This final session helps you prepare for the impact of transition stress and provides you with helpful ways to minimize that impact on you as an individual, a couple, or family.
Inspirational Video: Laci Demeter's story
Description: Laci Demeter was born under communism in Hungary. Today, he leads ACSI Europe serving national Christian schools in 17 different countries.