The mission of Crossing Cultures International (CCI) is to equip Christ followers globally with comprehensive training for effective ministry. CCI serves in 34 countries training over 7,000 pastors, church planters, missionaries, small group leaders, and other local church leaders. Through 14 courses incorporating 550 hours of training, trainers focus on a discipleship relationship modeling Christlike character to mold the life of these church leaders. The majority of trainers are local leaders. Since 3.2 million pastors do not have access to good theological training, CCI's goal is to bring the training to untrained pastors and other potential leaders in their local areas - essentially bringing the seminary training to the local church.