The SENT Handbook invites study abroad students to deepen their experience of God overseas by growing in peace with themselves, others, and creation, and cultivating their relationship with God. Centered on holistic spiritual growth, this resource enables students to embrace Jesus' guidance before, during, and after they return from their time abroad. 

Updated & re-designed in 2025.

6.5 by 8.5; 200 pages, spiral bound

SENT is divided into three sections which are designed to help students:

PREPARE

A guide for self-led or group orientation, including: the Approaching Differences Diagram and Stages of Transition, Bible studies, and ways to connect with IFES student ministries in host countries worldwide.

THRIVE

Fourteen weeks of Bible studies and journal prompts designed for the study abroad experience, including three monthly retreat guides to consistently process cross-cultural adaptation, witness, and spiritual growth.

RETURN

A guide for self-led or group debrief to help students return to their home culture well and integrate what they’ve experienced abroad into chapter life and post-grad vocation.