{"id":15667,"date":"2026-03-31T11:01:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/?page_id=15667"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:28:04","slug":"exchanging-places-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/es\/cross-regional-work\/exchanging-places-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchanging Places Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section  class=\"hero  pnone bg\">\n  <div class=\"hero__slider swiper\">\n        <button class=\"hero__btn hero__btn_left swiper-button-prev\">\n      <svg width=\"18\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 34\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path d=\"M16.5 2L1.5 17L16.5 32\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide hero__slide\">\n        <div class=\"hero__img\">\n                              <picture>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lent-Appeal-26-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t          <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero__container\">\n          <div class=\"hero__content\">\n            <h1 class=\"hero__title\">Exchanging Places Programme<\/h1>\n            <p class=\"hero__text\">Sharing People in God\u2019s Mission <\/p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USPG-EXCHANGING-PLACES-PROGRAMME-GUIDELINES.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn_primary\">Find out More<\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <button class=\"hero__btn hero__btn_right swiper-button-next\">\n      <svg width=\"19\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 34\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path d=\"M2 32L17 17L2 2\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"hero__bullets swiper-bullets\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"text-flow section pblock bg\">\n  <div class=\"text-flow__container\">\n    <div class=\"flow\">\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People, and the movement of people in mission, are at the heart of USPG\u2019s calling.\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exchanging\u00a0Places<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is our cross-regional programme that supports churches in sending out, and receiving, mission personnel from across the Anglican Communion; deepening partnerships, increasing mutual learning, and sharing our Christian witness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rooted in\u00a0our\u00a0\u201call places to all places\u201d ethos,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exchanging Places<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> offers a decolonial approach to mission and prioritises South\u2013South exchanges while remaining open to the whole Communion. The programme is focused on long-term, cross-cultural ministry that strengthens local churches, supports leadership and capacity building, and promotes justice in local contexts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"text-flow section pblock\">\n  <div class=\"text-flow__container\">\n    <div class=\"flow\">\n      <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why\u00a0is\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exchanging Places<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0programme\u00a0important?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It deepens bonds of affection and collaboration between dioceses and provinces as churches learn from one another\u2019s gifts,\u00a0challenges,\u00a0and contexts.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It encourages\u00a0a\u00a0shared ownership of mission, with sending and receiving churches discerning together, sharing responsibility,\u00a0and\u00a0co-funding\u00a0each placement.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It creates space for mutual transformation as mission personnel and local communities grow together in faith,\u00a0ministry,\u00a0and service.\u00a0For\u00a0example,\u00a0clergy and families moving between Southern Africa and the Caribbean to share in parish ministry and community outreach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"text-flow section pblock bg\">\n  <div class=\"text-flow__container\">\n    <div class=\"flow\">\n      <figure id=\"attachment_15713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15713\" style=\"width: 353px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15713\" src=\"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu-and-wife-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu-and-wife-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu-and-wife.jpg 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Rev&#8217;d Thandu Noketshe, and his wife, who exchanged from South Africa to St Kitts in the Caribbean<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who\u00a0can\u00a0take\u00a0part?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anglican\u00a0churches in relationship with USPG (provinces, dioceses,\u00a0and other recognised church bodies).\u00a0These\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">artner\u00a0churches\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may\u00a0participate\u00a0as sending and\/or receiving churches.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mission personnel can be clergy or lay people, single or with spouse and family, from any nationality, normally serving for 1\u20133 years, with the possibility to extend for more 2 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Appointments are made between churches (not individuals) and must be approved by the relevant bishop or church authority.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"text-flow section pblock\">\n  <div class=\"text-flow__container\">\n    <div class=\"flow\">\n      <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How\u00a0does\u00a0the\u00a0programme\u00a0work?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partner churches\u00a0identify\u00a0a need or opportunity and work with USPG to shape a suitable role and context, using our Receiving Church and Sending Church forms.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USPG\u00a0facilitates\u00a0introductions between churches, supports recruitment and discernment, and prepares mission personnel for cross-cultural service.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A jointly agreed budget outlines financial and\u00a0non-financial\u00a0contributions from sending and receiving churches, with USPG able to make a capped annual contribution towards costs where needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each placement is governed by a Memorandum of Agreement that sets out roles, responsibilities,\u00a0safeguarding\u00a0and reporting arrangements for all parties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"text-flow section pblock bg\">\n  <div class=\"text-flow__container\">\n    <div class=\"flow\">\n      <figure id=\"attachment_15726\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15726\" style=\"width: 371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15726\" src=\"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu_beach-cleanup-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu_beach-cleanup-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu_beach-cleanup-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu_beach-cleanup-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/uspg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Revd-Thandu_beach-cleanup.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Revd Thandu on a beach cleanup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features of a placement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An initial\u00a0term\u00a0is\u00a0normally 1-3 years, with the possibility of\u00a0an\u00a0extension following\u00a0a\u00a0joint review and subject to resources\u00a0available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mission personnel are employed by the receiving church, become part of the local church community,\u00a0and serve under the pastoral and legal authority of the local bishop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular communication,\u00a0mentoring\u00a0and formal reviews ensure that learning is shared between sending and receiving churches and with USPG\u2019s Global Mission Team.\u00a0There will\u00a0also\u00a0be staff dedicated to\u00a0the placement,\u00a0who will come alongside for\u00a0monitoring\u00a0and support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"text-flow section pblock\">\n  <div class=\"text-flow__container\">\n    <div class=\"flow\">\n      <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you interested\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exchanging\u00a0Places<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your church is discerning a call to send or receive mission personnel, we would be delighted to explore this with you.\u00a0We are interested in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partner churches wishing to host mission personnel should contact their USPG Regional Manager for a Receiving Church Form.<\/span><span 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