SLINGSHOT

Slingshot is strategic training for those that are ready to engage a difficult region.

Slingshot is a series of training sessions that are aimed to give students the start to finish tools they need to begin their journey as an independent missionary to a dark, dangerous, or despised place in the world.  

Those that attend Slingshot tend to be go-getters with a strong commitment to God, and an echoing burden for a dark corner of the world.  During Slingshot you will join other daring dreamers that have graduated Stranded and are on the edge of taking a leap like you.  This rare fellowship is often just as valuable as the training.  

It's advised that you come with a dark corner of the world in mind.  This region will serve as your focal point as you develop a strategy throughout the week.  As the week progresses, you will be researching your region, receiving training on missional topics, and be developing a strategy.  If you have a team or a spouse that are planning on endeavoring with you then this training is open to them as well (even if they did not go through Stranded).

At the close of Slingshot, students will be challenged to present their vision to the class on a "napkin".  This process will give each student the opportunity to share their vision and adjust it before they leave.

If you have completed Stranded and are ready to put steps to a vision then there is no need to apply. Just click the registration button below and fill out the form to join us this summer.

SLINGSHOT DETAILS

Who can come:
This training event is primarily for students that have been through Stranded and have a passion to be an independent “missionary” in a dark, dangerous, or a despised place. In special circumstances this training may be available for students outside of Stranded participants. If you have an interest then please contact Unusual Soldiers for more information.

Dates: Coming back in June of 2026!

Registration Deadline: TBA

Cost: TBA

Location: Black Hills

Meals:  You will be responsible for your own meals.

Lodging:  You will be responsible for your own lodging in Hays.
(Click here for Area Hotels or here for AirBNBs in the area)

What to Bring?

  • Bible

  • Laptop (recommended), iPad, or smart phone.

  • Snacks

Optional:

  • Map of your target location

  • Lonely Planet Book of Location

  • Any previous research you have done

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SLINGSHOT TOPICS MAY INCLUDE

UNUSUAL SOLDIERS INTRODUCTION

  • The DNA of every Unusual Soldiers

    • Humility, Passion, Vision, Courage

  • Discerning your uncharted territory


INDEPENDENT MISSIONS

  • How to be a missionary without an agency

  • Starting a ministry in a nutshell

  • Staying accountable and credible

  • Are you a Short-termer or a Long-termer?


PREPARING A SCOUTING TRIP

  • Following the leading of the Holy Spirit

  • How to survey your territory

  • Becoming an expert on your territory

LOW BUDGET WORLD TRAVEL

  • How to globe trot with little to no money

  • Insights on world travel and travel gear


ENGAGING ANOTHER CULTURE

  • Big mistakes to avoid

  • Cultural sensitivity

  • Understanding cultural barriers and bridges

  • How to share the gospel in a different context

  • Speaking to oral cultures


PARTNERSHIPS

  • Healthy partnerships with nationals

  • Partnering with other ministries

  • Handling money overseas

 

DEVELOPING A STRATEGY

  • Learning to think strategically

  • The History and Strategy of World Missions


RESOURCES AND MINISTRY TOOLS

  • Ministry tools

  • Recommended Apps


MAKING AN IMPACT

  • How to launch a disciple-making movement

  • Dissecting some of the largest movements in history

  • Planting a church

  • Healthy Humanitarian initiatives


BUILDING A TEAM AND RAISING FINANCES

  • Why a prayer team matters

  • How to cast a vision

  • How to raise support

  • Writing a Newsletter

  • Developing a website


RISK MANAGEMENT (It’s possible, but not probable that these sessions will be included in the Slingshot training event. Please see SHREWD training if you want training specifically about risk management.)

  • THREATS to look out for

  • Being a hard target

  • What to do in a hostile situation?

  • What to do if someone gets kidnapped?


* This list is only an example of the topics that MIGHT be given at Slingshot.

SLINGSHOT DETAILS

Who can come:
This training event is primarily for students that have been through Stranded and have a passion to be an independent “missionary” in a dark, dangerous, or a despised place. In special circumstances this training may be available for students outside of Stranded participants. If you have an interest then please contact Unusual Soldiers for more information.

Dates: TBA
Registration Deadline: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
Meals:  You will be responsible for your own meals.
Lodging:  You will be responsible for your own lodging in Hays.
(Click here for Area Hotels or here for AirBNBs in the area)
What to Bring?

  • Bible

  • Laptop (recommended), iPad, or smart phone.

  • Snacks

Optional:

  • Map of your target location

  • Lonely Planet Book of Location

  • Any previous research you have done— Squarespace