Interaction USA Program

1. Each year a group of Christian military leaders from eight to ten nations gather in the United States to participate in the "Interaction USA" program sponsored by ACCTS. The program encourages and challenges them to return to their respective regions and nations with a new vision for military Christian fellowship that includes the following concepts:
* Servant leadership,
* Inductive Bible study,
* Conversational Prayer,
* The military as a mission field,
* A worldwide family of military Christians.

2. The program is made up of three phases. The first phase takes place on the East Coast at a conference center. During the greater part of one week the international delegates interact with the ACCTS staff and the personnel operating the conference center. Activities include worship, personal testimonies, national reports, workshops, and recreation. By the end of this phase the delegates and ACCTS staff members have become a closely knit group, the nucleus of "Interaction USA."

3. The second phase lasts over one week. During this time the nucleus visits a number of US military bases representing a variety of services and operations. Support is provided by the Officers Christian Fellowship (OCF), the Christian Military Fellowship (CMF), military chaplains, and chapel communities. During this time the delegates interact with US military Christians in many ways. They stay in their homes and participate with them in a variety of activities, including giving their testimonies, national reports, personal discussion in the homes, Bible studies, "potluck" suppers, worship services, prayer breakfasts, and special activities for women and/or children.

4. In the final phase the delegates reassemble to review and evaluate the program. Delegates are encouraged to modify the models which they have seen and develop a plan to put in place upon their return home in order to make the experience applicable in their country and situation.

5. Whenever an Interaction USA program is scheduled, the Coordinator will request nominations from all the AMCF officers and staff members of ACCTS, Accts MMI, and MSO. Persons to be nominated should:
* Demonstrate Christian maturity,
* Have the opportunity to make an impact in the military of their respective country for some time in the future, whether on active duty or as a retiree,
* Have a good working knowledge of English, both oral and written,
* Be available to be in the United States for two weeks plus travel time.

6. Once candidates have been selected, the Coordinator will notify the AMCF officers and staff members of ACCTS, Accts MMI and MSO of those who have been selected. ACCTS will then issue a formal invitation to the candidates and spouse, will assist with the documentation required for permits and make all necessary travel arrangements. Individual delegates and national MCFs are requested to help with travel expenses as they are able. ACCTS will pay the remaining balance of travel expenses and all program expenses during Interaction. Delegates are encouraged to bring spouses whenever possible. Once Interaction USA has begun, delegates are expected to remain with the group until the entire schedule has been completed. Personal business and visits with friends and relatives in the U.S. or other countries should be scheduled either prior to or following Interaction.