INFORMATION PACKET 2020-2021 - EQUIPPING YOU FOR A LIFETIME OF MAKING DISCIPLES FOR GOD'S GLORY - Spurgeon College
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INFORMATION PACKET
2020-2021
EQUIPPING YOU
FOR A LIFETIME OF MAKING
DISCIPLES FOR GOD’S GLORY.
Dear Parents, We want to take a moment to thank you for considering to send your son or daughter to attend Fusion at Spurgeon College. Fusion provides young people with a year-long transitional process that directs them from adolescence into biblical manhood and womanhood. To accomplish its mission, Fusion blends national and international mission work with unique rites of passage, significant tasks, and personal ownership of a transcendent cause. The result of this process is a young adult with a life-long burden to share the Gospel and personally support evangelism and missions through the local church and around the world by praying, giving, and going. As a candidate your child will show that Fusion is unique in both its design and outcome as we equip and train this next generation of Christians for leadership and service around the world. Under your guidance your child has come to the point in life when they must learn to stand on their own two feet. At Fusion, we want to do more than merely equip your son or daughter to stand against the tide of the world; we want to produce catalytic leaders who will pull others from the tide of lostness through the power and influence of the Holy Spirit! The Fusion experience equips candidates to do exactly that by providing them an environment where they can grow, learn, and experience Christ’s transforming leadership and direction all while having a positive evangelistic influence on the world. We want you to know that Fusion, while rigorous, is attainable. More than that, Fusion candidates leave the process with the personal expectation that they are to serve the Lord now; whether called to vocational ministry or as laymen or laywomen in the marketplace. Once again, thank you for allowing Fusion the opportunity to train and equip candidates for service and life! We look forward to meeting you and, most of all, allowing you to see the growth and development that takes place in your son or daughter throughout Fusion! In Christ, Fusion Staff | Spurgeon College | Kansas City, Missouri
Table of Contents
PREPARATION CHECKLIST................................................................ 4
PERSONAL READINESS..................................................................... 5
HEALTH/MEDICAL PREPARATION................................................... 12
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.................................................. 14
FUSION RULES................................................................................ 17
SUPPORT RAISING.......................................................................... 20
SUPPORT LETTER EXAMPLES......................................................... 24
PHASE ONE HOUSING INFORMATION........................................... 27
MEMORIZATION.............................................................................. 28
IMPORTANT DATES......................................................................... 32
MEANS OF PAYMENT...................................................................... 33
PACKING LIST.................................................................................. 36
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Preparation
[ CHECKLIST ]
UPON ADMITTANCE
Thoroughly Review Packet
Apply For Passport at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html
Begin to prepare yourself for Fusion - see sections on personal readiness (pg.5) and health medical
preparations (pg. 12)
Raise financial support (see support raising section on pg. 20)
Set up an appointment for a Physical Examination (sports physical) and send results to
Fusion@mbts.edu so we can have it on file.
2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
Ensure Proper required/recommended equipment pg. 32)
Ensure necessary prescribed medications from physician (Inform Fusion of medical needs)
2 DAYS IN ADVANCE
Pack - remembered that you will want to pack minimally
Place Passport in secure place, ready for Fusion
Reconfirm travel arrangements to New Student Orientation
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PERSONAL
[ READINESS ]
The moment you arrive as a Fusion candidate in August you will be challenged physically,
spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. We intend to press you beyond what you can handle
for a very important purpose; namely, that you would learn to rely on the Lord and on your
teammates to accomplish tasks that are much too big for you to handle alone. Through the
challenge, we expect you to get strong by getting weak. You will fail over and over again. In
the midst of failure you will need to rely on the strength of the Lord to help you do what
you never imagined you could do.
Submitting yourself to a process like this requires a great deal of personal preparation.
Here are some very important ways to begin preparing yourself:
WORD
Begin establishing a consistent routine of reading through Scripture. Take some days to read
through large portions of text all at once such as the entire book of Romans. On other days,
take a small portion of your reading and slowly think through each word, phrase, sentence,
and paragraph. Most importantly, being establishing healthy reading habits such as these:
• Read the text, asking, “What is the author trying to say?”
• Interpret the text, asking, “What did the author mean when he wrote it?”
• Apply the text, asking, “What does this message mean for my life now?
• Pray through the text by asking the Holy Spirit to help you obey its words.
PRAYER
During Ground School, you will have many times set aside for reading the Word and prayer.
Now is the time to begin learning how to pray on a daily, consistent basis. Set aside a time
and a place every day that you will use for this very purpose. Start with a small amount
(ten minutes) and you will begin longing for more. Here are a few ideas for how to pray in
preparation for Fusion:
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• Thank God for His gracious, saving work through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
• Thank God for the opportunity to be taught, trained, and sent through Fusion.
• Ask God to prepare your heart for the Fusion process.
• Ask God to provide financially for you and your fellow candidates.
• Pray that the Lord would teach you much about the Word.
CHURCH
Fusion is a long, difficult process for everyone who undertakes it. Every candidate needs
the support and encouragement of their friends, family, and church family. Be intentional
to share about Fusion and your reason for participating in the process with all of these so
that they can effectively come alongside you in your preparation.
• Gather a prayer team who will commit to pray for you daily during Fusion.
• Share with your church your need for financial assistance to cover Fusion’s training and
sending.
• Communicate with your youth pastor, missions pastor, or pastor what Fusion is, your
heart behind participating, and see how they can partner with you.
• Connect parents and church leadership with the Fusion staff to answer any questions
they might have about the Fusion process.
PHYSICAL
Make no mistake Fusion is a physical program. Fusion’s physical training regimen is
demanding in a variety of ways for every candidate. Make sure to do a variety of workouts
that include:
As an aid, to help you prepare for Fusion, on the next page, we have included a 6 week workout
regimen to get you started in preparation for Fusion:
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6 WEEKS TO FUSION WORKOUT PLAN
WEEK 1 LEGS ARMS CORE
DAY 1 Run 1 mile 25+ Push-ups 25+ Sit-ups
DAY 2 (50+ Squats Planks (30s, 45s,1m,45s, 30s) x2
(50+Jumping jacks) x2
DAY 3 REST DAY!
DAY 4 Run 1 mile 30+ Push-ups 30+ Push-ups
DAY 5 Burpee’s (5,10,10,5) Planks (30s, 45s, 1m, 45s, 30s) x2
Push-ups (5,10,15,10,5) x2
DAY 6 Final Time (Test): Run 1 Mile Test:# Push-ups in 1 minute Test:# Sit-ups in 1 minute
DAY 7 REST DAY!
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
ACCEPTANCE LETTER GROUND SCHOOL
WEEK 2 LEGS ARMS CORE
DAY 1 Run 1.5 miles 35+ Push-ups 35+ Sit-ups
DAY 2 FUN DAY!
Go play a FAST ACTIVE sport for an 1hr30! Soccer, Basketball, Swimming Football, Run ETC
DAY 3 50+Squats & Planks (45s, 1m, 1:30s, 1m, 45s) x2
50+ jumping jacks x4
DAY 4 Sprints (100 meter run) x15
DAY 5 Mountain Climbers 30s & 20 sit-ups, 20 mason twists x2
Push-ups (5,10,15,10.5) x2
DAY 6 Final Time (Test): Run 1.5 Miles Test:# Push-ups in 1 minute Test:# of Sit-ups in 1 minute
DAY 7 REST DAY!
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
ACCEPTANCE LETTER GROUND SCHOOL
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WEEK 3 LEGS ARMS CORE
DAY 1 Burpee’s & Push-ups 40+ x2 Flutter Kicks for 1 min x3
DAY 2 Run 2 miles
DAY 3 Mountain Climbers 1:30s 50 Sit-ups
Burpee’s 10,15,15,10 x3
DAY 4 20 Squats, 20 Jumping Jacks, 30 Sit-ups, 30 Mason Twists x2
20 Lunges x4
DAY 5 Burpee’s (5,10,15,10,5) Planks (45s, 1m, 1:30s, 1m, 45s) x2
Push-ups (5,10,15,10,5) x2
DAY 6 Final Time (Test): Run 2 Mile Test:# Push-ups in 1 minute Test:# of Sit-ups in 1 minute
DAY 7 REST DAY!
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
ACCEPTANCE LETTER GROUND SCHOOL
WEEK 4 LEGS ARMS CORE
DAY 1 Burpee’s (5,10,15,10,5) 40 Sit-Ups, 40 Mason Twists x2
Push-ups (10,15,20,15,10) x3
DAY 2 Run 2 Miles Flutter Kicks (1 min) x4
DAY 3 Push-up Day! (Wide, Diamond,
Reg., x10 each) x3
DAY 4 FUN DAY!
Go play a FAST ACTIVE sport for an 1hr30! Soccer, Basketball, Swimming Football, Run ETC
DAY 5 Mountain Climbers (1 min) Flutter Kicks (1 min) x4
Push-ups (10,15,20,15,10) x3
DAY 6 Final Time (Test): Run 2 Miles Test:# Push-ups in 1 minute Test:# of Sit-ups in 1 minute
DAY 7 REST DAY!
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
ACCEPTANCE LETTER GROUND SCHOOL
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WEEK 5 LEGS ARMS CORE
DAY 1 Burpee’s & Push-ups 40+ x2 Flutter Kicks for (1 min) x5
DAY 2 Run 2.5 miles 50+ Sit-ups
DAY 3 Push-up Day! (Wide, Diamond, Planks
Reg., x10 each) x3 (1m, 1:30s, 2m, 1:30s, 1m) x2
DAY 4 Sprints (200 meter runs) x15
DAY 5 Mountain Climbers (1 min) 50 Sit-ups, 50 Mason twists x2
Push-ups (10,15,20,15,10) x3
DAY 6 Final Time (Test): Run 2.5 Mile Test:# Push-ups in 1 minute Test:# of Sit-ups in 1 minute
DAY 7 REST DAY!
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
ACCEPTANCE LETTER GROUND SCHOOL
WEEK 6 LEGS ARMS CORE
DAY 1 Run 1 mile 25+ Push-ups 25+ Sit-ups
DAY 2 (50+ squats & 50+jumping Planks (30s, 45s,1m,45s, 30s) x2
jacks) x2
DAY 3 REST DAY!
DAY 4 Run 1 mile 30+ Push-ups 30+ Push-ups
DAY 5 Burpee’s (5,10,10,5) Push ups Planks (30s, 45s, 1m, 45s, 30s) x2
(5,10,15,10,5) x2
DAY 6 Final Time (Test): Run 1 Mile Test:# Push-ups in 1 minute Test:# of Sit-ups in 1 minute
DAY 7 REST DAY!
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
ACCEPTANCE LETTER GROUND SCHOOL
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Once candidates arrive at Ground School, they are required to complete the Fusion Physical
Assessment (FPA) consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and two mile run. The results
of this assessment will be used to not only place candidates in physical fitness development
teams, but will be utilized as an indicator for both training capability and international
deployment readiness.
It is well known that Fusion serves in “hard places.” As such, Fusion has a moral duty
to ensure that our candidates are well prepared for the rigors of international mission
service; spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Thus, Fusion has a tangible responsibility
to ensure that:
1. All candidates are thoroughly prepared to complete the Fusion training regimen in the
fall semester.
2. Candidates are fit to travel to international locations that are physically hard on the
body and require a set standard of physical fitness in order to keep candidates - and
their teammates - healthy and safe while on the mission field.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
5001 N Oak Trfwy
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-414-3777
fusion@mbts.edu
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
While consistent reading of Scripture and prayer are (by far) our best resources for spiritual
preparation for Fusion, we also recognize that the voices of godly men and women who
have gone before us can make a great effect. Here are a few books, sermons and additional
resources that you might consider as you prepare for the Fusion process:
BIBLE READING PLANS
Read the Bible in one year plan
Read the Bible in two year plan
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PODCAST & SERMON SERIES
IMB Missions History Podcast
For The Church Podcast
Help Me Teach The Bible w/ Nancy Guthrie
Global Missions Podcast
Radical w/ David Platt
Cross Conference Website
The Missions Podcast
Bible Project Videos
SUGGESTED READING
Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, or Counter Culture | David Platt
The Holiness of God | R.C. Sproul
The Master Plan of Evangelism | Robert E. Coleman
Gospel: Recovering the Power
that Made Christianity Revolutionary
J.D. Greear and Timothy Keller
The Trellis and the Vine | Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
Adoniram Judson (Studies in Baptist Life and Thought) | Jason G. Duesing
A Gospel Primer For Christians | Milton Vincent
11HEALTH/MEDICAL
[ PREPARATION ]
KNOW YOUR OWN HEALTH
• Fusion requires that you have a physical exam prior to attendance (similar to a sports
physical). We also require that you share any information about current health
conditions, medications, or your medical history that might affect your performance in
this high stress, physically demanding process.
• If you wear glasses or contacts bring an extra pair
• If you are allergic to any drugs or have a condition that might require emergency care,
have some identification with you at all times indicating your allergy or condition.
• If you carry important medications, make sure your doctor gives you a statement
explaining that the medicines are necessary. Also, carry all prescription medication in
the original packaging.
• Start an exercise regimen. This will be emphasized throughout Fusion. Physical fitness
is the first line of defense against illness and injuries and will give you stamina for your
overseas assignment. Walking will be the main means of transportation at school and
within destination cities.
IMMUNIZATIONS
• The following information was taken directly from the Centers for Disease Control
website (www.cdc.gov). Please discuss these immunizations with your county health
department or physician. You may find that not all will support the CDC by offering
particular recommended vaccinations. Do not worry! They will surely have the
required vaccinations. NOTE: You may find the county health department is cheaper
than your physician!
• Recommended for nearly everyone traveling internationally:
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles and a one-
time dose of polio vaccine for adults.
• Specific to your country of service:
• Each country of potential service will have specific requirements and
recommendations for immunizations.
• Advocates will work through the immunization process with
candidates upon receiving the overseas project.
12*For the overseas portion of Fusion, all candidates are covered by an extensive insurance
policy. This policy covers such as loss of luggage, evacuations due to medical or other
emergencies, as well as foreign hospital stays.
MEDICAL RISK FACTORS
OVERVIEW
The Fusion process is physically and mentally demanding. To help potential Fusion
candidates and leaders be better prepared, Fusion requires that everyone who participates
in a Fusion activity have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-
care provider: a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Based on
the vast experience of the medical community, Fusion has identified risk factors that could
become issues during strenuous activities including running, marching, hiking, overland
adventure travel, or other activities.
Become familiar with the following risk factors to ensure you are prepared.
• EXCESSIVE BODY WEIGHT
• CARDIAC OR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
• HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)
• DIABETES (INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS)
• SEIZURES (EPILEPSY)
• ASTHMA
• SLEEP APNEA
• ALLERGIES OR ANAPHYLAXIS
• INGROWN TOENAILS, RECENT MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
& ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
• PHSYCHIATIRC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL
DIFFICULTIES
OTHER RISK FACTORS
Sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, leukemia, severe blood dyscrasia, and Hepatitis A,B,C and
HIV infection provide special challenges to Fusion participants. To plan for, prepare for,
and support those having these medical conditions, it is recommended that an individual
evaluation of each situation be done by the appropriate medical personnel. There may be
instances in Fusion where proper medical support is impossible. Under such circumstances,
participation in Fusion may be denied.
For information on any other health issues, contact your personal health-care provider.
13FREQUENTLY ASKED
[ QUESTIONS ]
WHERE IS FUSION LOCATED?
Fusion is located on the campus of Midwestern Baptist Seminary and Spurgeon College at
5001 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, Mo 64118. If you would like to take a tour of the
campus or of your living space, you can arrange this by visiting at https://spurgeoncollege.
com/visit/ to sign up for a tour.
CAN I USE MY CURRENT (OR FUTURE) SCHOLARSHIPS AND
FINANCIAL AID TO HELP PAY FOR FUSION?
Candidates who attend Fusion are eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid (Title IV
Funding). We highly encourage students to fill out their FAFSA form as soon as possible,
as this is the measuring stick used by Spurgeon College for most scholarships. There are a
limited number of scholarships available for those who apply. For more information, please
visit www.mbts.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ or contact the Financial Service office at
Spurgeon by emailing sfs@mbts.edu or calling 816-414-3716.
HOW ABOUT FUNDRAISING, HOW HARD IS THAT?
Contained in this packet are materials intended to help you raise funds to pay for the year.
This includes lessons and templates on how to write letters to potential donors. You are
only limited by your own creativity and initiative when it comes to raising funds. We do
suggest that you start early with this process (see costs, deadlines, and means of payment.
THE FUSION SCHEDULE LOOKS RIGOROUS. DO I EVER GET TO TAKE A
BREAK?
There are three scheduled week-long breaks during the year and a month-long
Christmas break. The week long breaks are during Fall Reading Days, Thanksgiving,
and Easter. These breaks give you the chance to unwind, see your family and relax. After
candidates pass their Director Inspections on the Friday before each break, then they will
be approved for departure on Saturday. For the safety of Fusion candidates driving long
distances as well as to ensure full participation on Friday activities, we ask that no travel plans
are made on the Fridays before break, but are held off until Saturday.
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DO I GET TO CHOOSE WHERE I GO OVERSEAS?
During the first two weeks of Ground School, the Fusion leadership will be observing each
candidate closely to determine the international project and cohort that best fits their
skills, gifts, and interests. Leadership will take into consideration the preferences of each
candidate; however, the final decision for international placement will be made at the sole
discretion of Fusion leadership.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE A LIST OF BOOKS FOR MY CLASSES
All Fusion candidates are enrolled in the same classes together throughout the Fusion
process. As Spurgeon College students, Fusion candidates will receive a Canvas account
and a student email address. This will be the main way for candidates to communicate with
professors and track their courses. Several weeks prior to Ground School, candidates will
receive notification that their course syllabi have been posted for the fall semester. Their
books will be listed on the syllabus for each course.
WHERE CAN I BUY BOOKS FOR FUSION?
The Sword and Trowel, campus book store at Spurgeon College, will carry enough books for
every Fusion candidate to purchase one. These can be purchased at Move-In Day. Books
can also be ordered online.
WILL CANDIDATES NEED A LAPTOP FOR CLASSES?
It is by no means required that a student bring a laptop to Fusion, although it would
prove valuable. Spurgeon College students have access to library computers during
library hours. The library has sufficient resources for students who cannot afford or
prefer not to bring a laptop.
WHERE CAN MY FAMILY STAY WHILE ON CAMPUS FOR ORIENTATION
AND OTHER CEREMONIES?
We have a relationship with a local hotel for discounted rates for those affiliated with
Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. You can contact this hotel for reservations
and mention that you are with Midwestern:
Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City at Briarcliff
4000 N Mulberry Dr
Kansas City, MO 64116
T:(816) 841-3300
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CAN I HAVE A JOB WHILE IN FUSION?
Students can talk with employers at home about working while on break from Fusion. However,
no student is permitted to have a job while in Kansas City. The schedule is too rigorous to have a
part-time job.
HOW DO YOU GET A STUDENT ACCOUNT AND CANVAS ACCESS?
Upon admittance to Spurgeon College, the IT Department at Midwestern will give you
a student email and student portal account. After registration and enrollment, each
candidate will receive access to Canvas which has all course materials and information. If
you have problems accessing your account, contact helpdesk@mbts.edu.
HOW DOES A CANDIDATE EAT?
There is meal plan at Spurgeon College which is required for all students living in the
dormitory. This meal plan includes three meals a day Monday-Friday, brunch and dinner on
Saturday, and lunch on Sunday. During Fusion Training events, food or a stipend to buy it
will be provided for the Fusion Candidates. For more information on the meal plan, go to:
http://www.mbts.edu/current-students/meals.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
The Fusion staff recommends you pack as minimally as possible (see packing list on pg. 36).
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR NEEDS?
You can contact the Fusion office at fusion@mbts.edu or call (816) 414-3777.
16Fusion
[ RULES ]
Fusion is an incredibly unique season in the lives of our candidates. It is one in which
young believers are given the opportunity to wholeheartedly, undistractedly seek to be
satisfied in Christ. In order to maintain such an environment, Fusion has instituted certain
rules that will limit the personal freedoms of some for the benefit of many. (1 Corinthians
9) These are not some sort of manufactured standard of outward holiness, rather they
help define the commitment that candidates, advocates, and staff are making towards
one another for the sake of maximizing this unique season of training and equipping for
lifelong service. Additionally, they are aiming toward something bigger; namely, developing
a healthy understanding of submission to authority, sacrifice of personal rights for the sake
of others, and creating discipline for the sake of the kingdom.
HOUSING
1. Quiet hours are between 10:00pm and 7:00am Sunday through Thursday.
2. NO males or females allowed in opposite sex spaces.
3. Everyone must be out of common areas by 12:00pm Sunday through Thursday, and
midnight to 2am.
4. For the privacy of cohort members, NO un-announced visitors are permitted in Fusion
living quarters unless an Advocate & Training Coordinator approve prior to their visit.
This includes family members.
TRAVEL/ATTENDANCE
5. NO driving anywhere on campus. This is done to prepare you for walking
everywhere overseas!
6. Prior approval to leave campus for a personal overnight trip, visit, or non-Fusion event is
required from both the Advocate and Training Coordinator.
7. Those who are out after dark must be with at least one other person of the same gender.
8. Mandatory attendance is required to all training events, classes, chapels, cohort-level
meetings, and ministry outreach.
17MODESTY
9. Modesty in dress (i.e. males have shirts on around females, including athletic activities.
Females, no immodest clothes, mid-drifts, short-shorts, exposed sports bras, pajama pants
around the opposite sex, etc.) Shorts must be worn over spandex/leggings at all times.
10. All language and conversation will be representative of good Christian character and values.
COURTESIES
11. During Ground School, when addressing Fusion Cadre (Intern, Advocate, Executive
Leadership Team), candidates are required to start and/or end any questions or sentence
with “Sir” or “Ma’am.”
12. When addressing seminary faculty, candidates will begin each sentence with
“Professor” or “Doctor” and/or end with “Sir” or Ma’am.”
13. When addressing seminary administrative personnel, candidates will begin each
sentence with Mr. or Mrs. and/or end each sentence with “Sir” or Ma’am.”
LEADERSHIP
14. Any directions or orders given by Fusion Cadre (Intern, Advocates, Staff) are to be
considered directions or orders given by the Director. This means they are to be
followed without grumbling or complaining. If a member of the Cadre tells a candidate
to do something illegal or morally or ethically wrong, please report the person to the
Training Coordinator/Assistant or the Director immediately.
15. Fusion Cadre are to be respected in word and action. This means that candidates do
not backbite, argue or otherwise disrespect cadre. Likewise, Fusion Cadre are to treat
Fusion candidates with dignity and respect.
DRESS AND APPEARANCE
16. The Fusion uniform is to be clean and presentable when on campus, during class, or
representing Fusion off campus. Boots are to be clean and free of dirt and mud.
17. Taking care of equipment is essential while on the field. It is the responsibility of the
individual to care for and return in good working condition, any team equipment (GPS,
satellite phones, two-way radios, medical kits, rappelling gear, etc) that is issued. If it is
not, the individual will be held responsible for the equipment and charged to replace it.
18. Candidates and Advocates are required to wear the Fusion uniform to class unless otherwise
indicated.
19. The candidates’ appearance and safety is important at Fusion. When in the field uniform,
ladies’ hair is to be pulled back and up off the collar of the shirt. Males with long hair must
follow the same procedure (we recommend males to get a haircut before coming to Fusion
but it is not required).
1820. No facial piercing may be worn while in uniform. Anyone with a nose piercing needs to
have a stud in place or have the piercing removed altogether. No hoops. Anyone with a
nose pricing must have a stud in place, or have the piercing removed altogether. Hoops
will not be permitted during Ground School or other training events.
21. While wearing personal clothes (which is actually most of the time at Fusion), please
feel free to wear your hair as you prefer and any piercing as you desire. Personal
clothing should not promote alcohol, tobacco, promiscuous behavior, or actions
unbecoming of a Christian.
RELATIONSHIPS/SEXUALITY
22. Fusion does not allow Fusion candidates to begin new dating relationships while in the
Fusion process. This is not a statement about dating, but about an effort to focus this
(very short) season exclusively on training for a lifetime of making disciples for God’s
glory. Year after year, candidates who start these relationships, are distracted and the
result is stunted development through the process. Thus, this rule has been instituted
for the benefit of our candidates – part of our effort to promote undistracted devotion
to the Lord (1 Corinthians 7:35).
23. All Fusion participants are expected to pursue sexual holiness. Violations of biblical
standards for sexual holiness and the policies of IMB or Spurgeon College may result
in dismissal from Fusion. A role of Fusion leadership is to help participants pursue
holiness in every way and in every context. Thus, a student struggling with any form
of impurity is encouraged to be honest and can expect to be received in a spirit of
gentleness and to be coached to walk in repentance (Galatians 6:1).
24. Physical relationships inside or outside of Fusion are not permitted for the duration
of the process. Fusion reserves the right to take disciplinary measures to include
expulsion from the process with no financial refunds.
ALCOHOL/TOBACCO/DRUGS
25. All candidates and advocates, in submission to the Midwestern Student Handbook
as well as IMB field expectations, are not permitted to drink alcohol (whether on
or off campus), use tobacco products (whether on or off campus), or use any other
recreational drug at any time throughout the Fusion process.
19SUPPORT
[RAISING]
Fusion candidates are making a significant commitment and contribution to the mission of
the church issued by the Lord Jesus. Since Jesus first commanded the Great Commission,
those who go into the harvest are dependent upon the provisions from those who stay.
Both are working together to see the unreached reached with the gospel.
We strongly encourage Fusion candidates to raise financial and prayer support from their home
church for Fusion’s training and international deployment. most candidates still need the help
of others pay for its training and overseas project.
LISTED BELOW ARE SOME IDEAS TO HELP YOU RAISE FUNDS TO PAY FOR FUSION:
UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL PRECEDENT FOR SUPPORT
RAISING FOR ADVANCING THE GOSPEL
Americans, believers and unbelievers alike, struggle with the concept of fundraising for
personal ventures. However there are several New Testament examples of fundraising to
support gospel ministers in the task that God has entrusted to them. One very helpful
example is found in Acts 18:1-11:
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1After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named Aquila,
a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had
commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, 3 and because he
was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by
trade. 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews
and Greeks. 5 When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with
the word, testifying to the Jews that the Christ was Jesus. 6 And when they opposed and
reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own
heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” 7 And he left there and went
to the house of a man named Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. His house was next door
to the synagogue. 8 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together
20with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were
baptized. 9 And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on
speaking and do not be silent, 10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm
you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” 11 And he stayed a year and six
months, teaching the word of God among them.
––––
Notice in this passage what God has entrusted to them. Notice in this passage how Paul
was distracted from full devotion to the Lord’s work in Corinth until he received support
from the Philippian church in Macedonia. When churches and individuals work together
to support carriers of the gospel message, it frees up those laboring in the harvest field
to be more fully committed to their work (See other examples from Paul’s life found in
1 Corinthians 9:8-14, Philippians, Romans 15:22-29, and 2 Corinthians 9). Fusion has a
guide for fundraising available by PDF. Please email fusion@mbts.edu to ask for a copy.
PREPARE A SHORT, COMPELLING ANSWER TO THE QUESTION
“WHY ARE YOU DOING FUSION?”
MAKE A LIST OF PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Include friends, relatives, co-workers, church members, acquaintances, schoolteachers,
professors, community leaders, coaches, etc.
Get addresses, phone numbers, email addresses
WRITE A ROUGH -DRAFT SUPPORT LETTER
a. Who you are–add a picture (it helps people remember)
b. Express your heart/passions/desire
c. Your financial need
d. How they can send money––Include a slip like the one provided to send with their
checks
e. TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS: Spurgeon College cannot provide a tax deductible receipt
for those who are giving to you since they are designated for an individual.
i. According to IRS Publication 526, contributions earmarked for a certain individual
including those that are needy or worthy are not deductible. However, if an individual
gives a contribution to a qualified organization that in turn helps needy individuals,
the contribution would be deductible...if that individual does not designate a specific
person(s) they want their gift to go to.
21ii. Revenue Ruling 62-113, states that the test in each case (whether or not deductible)
is whether the organization has full control of the donated funds, and discretion as to
their use, so as to ensure that they will be sued to carry out its functions and purposes.
iii. However, if individuals would like to donate to needy Fusion candidates
generally then they can write a check to “MBTS Spurgeon College” with
“Fusion” in memo line. These gifts will be tax-deductible because they can
only be used at the full discretion of the Fusion staff in cooperation with
Spurgeon Financial Services.
INCLUDE A PRAYER CARD WITH YOUR LETTER
This should have your picture on it along with any prayer requests you want people to be
lifting you up in during your trip or semester. This gives people another way to join your
team if they cannot support you financially.
SET-UP SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
This may include individuals, community partnerships, churches, etc. This is important to
get more people on your team and to possibly meet new people that might want to be on
your team in the future. The focus here is not necessarily just money, but articulating your
desire and vision and showing people how they can be part of it through supporting you.
FOLLOW-UP LETTERS
This should have your picture on it along with any prayer requests you want people to be
lifting you up in during your trip or semester. This gives people another way to join your
team if they cannot support you financially. Many Fusion candidates have found it helpful
to create and sustain a support base by sending out monthly emails with ministry updates
and prayer requests.
USE SOCIAL MEDIA SUCH AS TWITTER, FACEBOOK ETC
TO REACH BROADLY
In this technological age, you will want to use whatever resources you have at your
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disposal to reach as broadly as you can. Don’t forget that face to face, voice to voice
interaction is more effective because it more clearly communicates who you are and why
you want to do Fusion. However, many Fusion candidates in the past have found that using
personal fundraising websites can prove very helpful in raising support online.
GET CREATIVE
You are only limited by your own creativity and initiative when it comes to raising support
for your training and overseas trip. Ideas others have used include throwing a cultural
party to share about your country and how to pray, posting details on your trip and need in
the church bulletin, and working for donations (babysitting, childcare, raking leaves, etc.).
PRAY
Make sure to ask the Lord for His provision. He has the means to provide for you to do
what He has called you to do. Now, there is a balance here, of course. Asking for God and
personal action are not mutually exclusive. Work as hard as you can in the above practices
and, along the way pray that God will provide for you through these means. Perhaps he will
do something unexpected! More likely, He will probably use your efforts and Spirit-driven
sacrifice of your family members, church members and friends!
23SUPPORT LETTER
[EXAMPLES]
On the following page, there is a sample financial support letter for you to adapt. Please
feel free to make changes or write your own. Should you choose the latter, we suggest it
be kept to one page; be upbeat, clear, and specific. We encourage you to send this letter to
friends, family and members of your church. You will find the process much less stressful if
you mail them as soon as possible. In addition to the letter, you may wish to include a self-
addressed return envelope.
You could ask your home church and your “college church” to assist you in raising
money. They may have a missions fund or know of suggested donors or classes that may
support. If possible, you could give a presentation to the congregation or a particular
church ministry. In addition , it may be useful to ask a particular group (i.e. your parents’
Bible study, the senior adult ministry, the GA’s, etc.) to “adopt” you financially or
prayerfully. If a group has made an “official” partnership with you, they may be more likely
to be committed and continued supporters.
Some candidates raise their money through creative events or services, such as a car wash
or baby sitting. These may be done on a large scale within your community or you may
choose to approach specific ministries, groups or families. For instance, ask to serve at your
church’s next prayer breakfast or senior luncheon - for tips! Approach the womens ministry
with the idea of a “Date Night” for a fee, they may drop their kids off on a Friday night for
three hours of play. Ask your church to use their facilities and enlist a group of friends for
help. Donors may have questions as to the organization coordinating your trip or the exact
nature of your trip. Please feel free to direct them to the Fusion office.
Be certain to log who donates money for your trip. You will want to properly thank them
upon your return. You may choose to send a thank-you letter and pictures, or you may
choose to write a story about a person you met while abroad. Your church may also ask you
to share with the congregation your experience.
NOTE: Support letters are a valuable part of raising funds for this calling. However,
nothing can possibly replace face to face interaction! After sending out letters, be sure to
set aside time to personally meet or call with individuals that will make up your primary
support. This is not just more likely to result in support, but also in long term friends for life.
24MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE TEAR SLIP FOR INDIVIDUALS TO DONATE TO YOUR ACCOUNT!
DEAR FRIENDS,
God is doing amazing things in my life. At the age of nine or ten God set me apart with a unique desire
to make His Name known. He has blessed me with a passion to share the Good News of Jesus Christ
to others. To see the eyes of an unbeliever become open to the Truth and a fire ignite within them is
my greatest desire. I long to serve my King in order that all may hear the Truth.
With this passion has come an incredible opportunity to be personally trained and equipped for
missions and ministry. I am serving with the International Mission Board (IMB), in a ministry called
Fusion: an intensive personal evangelism and ministry training process for young adults. I am writing
this letter to ask you to be a part of my Mission Council. In some way or another you have supported
me in the past as a member of the family of Christ.
You may be asking yourself, “What is the Mission Council”? The Mission Council is comprised of Five
people in my life that are mentors to me. Each member will help me with two things:
(1) You will help me make a list of prayer partners. The most important part of preparing for this trip
is prayer. I need you to ask everyone that you know to be praying for me.
(2) YOU WILL HELP ME MAKE A LIST OF FINANCIAL PARTNERS. YOU WILL HELP ME FIND 40
PEOPLE TO GIVE $2O/MONTH FOR FOUR MONTHS.
Please be in prayer as to whether you would like to be on my Mission Council. I will be contacting you
shortly to let you know about a meeting that I am going to have. During each of our meetings we will
discuss the progress of prayer and financial support, as well as trip preparations. I will give you much
more details during our first meeting. If you have any questions please call me at (Phone Number).
Thank You,
NAME
25DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
I hope this letter finds you well. I just wanted to drop you a few lines to let you know about an exciting
opportunity that is going on in my life. I graduated last May from Truman High School. Currently, I
am attending Longview Community College here in Kansas City (If applicable).
The Lord has opened up a door for me to attend Fusion at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Mo. Fusion
a yearlong training process that equips young believers for evangelism, missions and ministry. The Lord
has opened a door for me to attend Fusion this next year. The Fusion process consists of two phases:
Phase One is two semesters of discipleship and training both inside and outside of the classroom by
taking 31 hours of college credit and through training events to prepare me for international service.
Phase Two is a summer-long international mission trip where I will place what I learned in phase one
to the test as I work with international missionaries to advance the Gospel.
My heart and passion is to share Jesus with others both domestically and internationally. I want you
to be part of my training experience. You can be a part of Fusion by helping me with two things. First
and most important, I need your prayer support. I am compiling a list of prayer partners to begin
praying for me as I begin Fusion. Secondly, in order for me to be able to commit to this I will need
to raise Financial Support by April 2020. Please pray and ask the Lord if he would have you pray or
give towards this opportunity. You can make a check out to MBTS and Spurgeon College and include
[“Fusion: my name]” in the memo line, and mail to:
Spurgeon College
Attn: Financial Services
5001 N Oak Trfwy,
Kansas City, MO 64118
Please place this small slip inside your envelope so I can be sure to thank you and include you on my
update list.
Candidate Name_____________________________________________________________________
Date_______________________________________________________________________________PHASE ONE HOUSING
[INFORMATION]
GENERAL INFORMATION
As students of Spurgeon College, Fusion candidates will be housed on campus at
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. Fusion Cohorts will live
on campus in the undergraduate dormitory. Every candidate will live with their teammates
for the duration of the Fusion process.
AMENITIES
Housing at Spurgeon College offers basic amenities for all candidates:
• FREE PARKING
• WASHER AND DRYER ACCESS (COIN OPERATED)
• FREE WI-FI ACCESS
• STUDENT CENTER ACCESS
• FREE CABLE TV
Campus housing is outfitted with bunk beds (normal size twin) and is a fully furnished/
stocked apartment or dorm including a desk, dresser, and closet. Candidates will be living
with their cohort for both the Fall and Spring semesters. Due to the nature of Fusion, and
in preparation for overseas deployment, it is strongly discouraged for the candidates to
bring unnecessary items from home.
All students will need to submit a housing application and a refundable deposit through
the MBTS housing office. Each student will receive communication from the housing
office at MBTS.
If you have any questions concerning housing, please contact the Housing
office at (816) 414-3817 or via email housing@mbts.edu.
27MEMORIZATION
FUSION CREED
The Fusion creed seeks to encompass the true essence of the Christian
life. It is the clarion call to all who are in Fusion to remind them of life’s
true objective and the measure of our success. The heart of these words
was originally penned by Karen Watson, IMB Missionary to Iraq who was
martyred there in 2004. The Fusion Creed is to be memorized.
–––
28F U S ION C R E E D
As a follower of Christ:
I am called not to comfort
or success but to obedience.
Consequently my life is to be
defined not by what I do
but by who I am.
Henceforth:
I will proclaim His name
without fear; follow Him
without regret; and serve Him
without compromise.
Thus:
To obey is my objective,
to suffer is expected,
his glory is my reward.
Therefore:
To Christ alone be all power,
all honor and all glory that the
world may know. Amen!
29FUSION MOTTO
The Fusion Motto is central to the Fusion lifestyle. Everything that Fusion cadre and
Candidates are to be and become is encapsulated in the motto. As individuals remember
(and thus consider) the motto, they realize and remember why they are in Fusion in the
first place. The Fusion Motto is to be memorized.
FUSION ETHOS
The Fusion ethos describes the fundamental character and spirit of Fusion. The ethos is
the underlying sentiment that informs and influences the beliefs, customs and practices
of Fusion Candidates, cadre and alumni. The Fusion Ethos is encapsulated in the following
statements and is to be memorized:
I will serve the body of Christ
I will lead the lost to Christ
I will exemplify the life of Christ
I will sacrifice my life for the cause of Christ
I will go to the nations to proclaim Christ
I will always place Christ first!
COLUMNS OF FUSION INTEGRITY
The core values of Fusion are embedded in the foundation of Be, Know, and Do.
BE: Foundational is our identity of being a disciple of Jesus.
KNOW: Knowledge of who Jesus is and what he expects of His disciples.
DO: We must endeavor to actually obey Jesus, not only to hear Him.
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Upon the foundation rests five columns which identify and exemplify the Fusion commitment to Christian
life and service. These columns stand together and are interdependent. They are the indicators that illustrate a
life sold out to Jesus Christ. The Columns are to be memorized.
FAITH
HONOR
LOYALTY
COURAGE
SACRIFICE
31Important Dates
[ 2020-2021 ]
MOVE IN DAY LAST DAY OF CLASS
August 20, 2020 December 9, 2020
WELCOME WEEK TRANSPORTATION II
August 20–23, 2020 December 10-18, 2020
FALL CLASSES BEGIN FIRST DAY OF CLASS
August 24, 2020 January 19, 2021
GROUND SCHOOL SECURITY II TRAINING (SPRING
August 23-September 4, 2020 READING DAYS)
March 8-12, 2021
SECURITY I
September 18, 2020 (Training Friday) EASTER BREAK
March 29-April 2, 2021
TRANSPORTATION I
September 25–26, 2020 COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
TBD*
FUSION YOUTH WEEKEND
October 2–3, 2020 BRIEFING
April 26-April 29, 2021
FALL READING DAYS
October 12-16, 2020 DEPLOYMENT
April 30-July 28, 2021
FAST (FIRST AID &
SURVIVAL TRAINING) DEBRIEF
November 6-7, 2020 July 29–August 1, 2021
THANKSGIVING BREAK COMMITMENT CEREMONY
November 23 – 27, 2020 August 2, 2021
*Date is subject to change
32Means of Payment
[ FUSION COSTS AND DEADLINES ]
COST
During the fall and spring semester students will be responsible to pay as any traditional
student at Spurgeon College. Please reference the Spurgeon College tuition and fees
page on our website (https://www.mbts.edu/future-students/cost-and-aid/) for more
information. In addition to that, each Fusion student will be responsible for paying
a Fusion fee. The total cost for the Fusion fee is $3,000 to cover all training costs
during the fall and spring semesters. The Fusion deposit covers $300 of the fee upon
admittance. The remaining total ($2,700) is split into two payments; $1,700 due at the
beginning of the fall semester and $1,000 due at the beginning of the spring semester.
For the overseas portion of Fusion, we highly encourage students to raise support. There is an
IMB scholarship rate of $3,000 for the first 40 Southern Baptist students and $5,500 for all
others. We will notify all Southern Baptists applicants if they DO NOT qualify as one of the
first 40 for the scholarship slot. The full cost for the overseas portion will be due March 1, 2021.
You will find the cost breakdown below. Please remember, this does not assume any
scholarships or Financial Aid.
DUE FUSION PROGRAM SPECIFIC COSTS
Upon Admittance $300 non–refundable Fusion Deposit
August 17, 2021 $1,700 Fusion Fee
January 11, 2021 $1,000 Fusion Fee
March 1, 2021 $5,500 Overseas Cost ($2,500 scholarship drops total cost
to $3,000)
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DUE SPURGEON COLLEGE SPECIFIC COSTS
Upon Admittance $100 non–refundable Housing Deposit
August 17, 2021 $4,725 Fall Tuition (15 credit hours SBC rate
$425 Fees)
$4,100 Room and Board
December 7, 2020 $945 Winter Tuition (3 credit hours SBC rate)
$400 Fees
January 11, 2021 $4,095 Tuition (13 credit hours SBC rate)
$425 Fees
$4,100 Room and Board
MEANS OF PAYMENT
1. Pay in full by deadline (cash, check, credit card).
• Cash: You can bring cash to Spurgeon’s Financial Services department in
person to have it credited to your student account.
• Check: You can mail checks to Spurgeon’s Financial Services department to be
credited to your account.
• Send checks to:
Spurgeon College, Att: Financial Services.
5001 N Oak Trfwy, Kansas City, MO 64118
• Make checks out to: “MBTS and Spurgeon College” and in the
memo line “Fusion: [Candidate’s Name]”.
• Credit card payments can be made online through the student portal. Please
note there is a small processing fee.
2. Apply loans, grants, and scholarships.
3. Nelnet Payment Plan
4. Support raising
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MORE INFORMATION
For detailed information on costs, deadlines, and means of payment, you can contact the
Financial Services office at Spurgeon by email at sfs@mbts.edu or by calling 816-414-3700
and asking for the Financial Services department. Also, for help applying for financial aid
and scholarships, please visit http://www.mbts.edu/admissions/financial-aid/.
Fusion operates in cooperation with the International Mission Board and Spurgeon
College, both of which are Southern Baptist Convention organizations. Through the
Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention, students of Southern Baptist
churches receive reduced rates in tuition and international travel. For more information
on the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Program, visit www.sbc.net. If
you have additional questions about these matters, feel free to contact the Fusion staff.
35Packing List
[ FALL AND SPRING ]
THE FOLLOWING IS THE REQUIRED PACKING LIST FOR FUSION.
Note: many of these items can be purchased from our partner B.A. Outfitters. and
should be purchased before Ground School.
BOOTS:
Due to Fusion’s uniform requirements, Fusion candidates are required to bring at least 1
pair of over-the-ankle hiking boots. There are many models and manufacturers of hiking
boots and the choice or model or manufacture is up to you. All boots must be over-the-
ankle height. There are also varying prices on boots ranging from $30.00-$200.00. Again,
it is your choice what boots you purchase. In Kansas City, we suggest you visit Academy
Sports. Otherwise, you can check online or your local sporting goods stores. Here are some
good examples:
WORDS OF WISDOM
For the sake of the student’s health and participation in Fusion
training, we want to stress the importance of purchasing a proper
pair of boots. Without question, the one most common problem
that limits the activities of some candidates during Ground School
is a boot that does not fit properly or was not properly broken in.
Some students who are prone to blisters would be wise to invest
in a comfortable, quality pair of boots. Additionally, it cannot be
stressed enough the importance of breaking in your boots. One
quick way to do this is to put on the boots, lace them up, go
outside and soak them in water, and go on a walk until they’re
dry. This sort of exercise will help the boot to form more quickly
to your foot. Please do this so that you are not limited in your
participation during Ground School.
36PACKING LIST CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36
OUTDOOR/ HIKING SOCKS
You will want to be comfortable,
HIKING CLOTHES
durable hiking socks during
At least two sets. Bring
Ground School and other
two pairs of hiking/
training events. It would be best
outdoor pants. We
to have fast, drying synthetic or
will be doing a lot of
wool. Steer away from cotton
camping and hiking
socks because they will cause
during your time in
discomfort, don’t wick away
Fusion. Some brands we
moisture, and dry very slowly.
suggest are Colombia,
You need at least three pairs of
Magellan, or Marmot.
good hiking socks. Cabela’s,Bass
You can find these
Pro, REI or other outdoor shops
online or at your nearest
will have what you need.
sporting goods store.
FIRST AID KIT PERSONAL SURVIVAL KIT
Each candidate needs to bring Each candidate needs to bring a personal survival
a personal first aid kit. You can kit. You can buy a completed one here like in
buy a completed one here like the picture to the left, or build your own using
the picture below or you can this personal survival kit guide: build your own
build your own using this per- personal survival kit.
sonal first aid kit guide: Build
your own Personal First Aid Kit. • Bring Pocket Knife
• Bring a 3-6 inch fixed blade knife
BALL CAP FLASH LIGHT HEAVY DUTY
Bring a cap to Your light needs GLOVES
keep the sun off to be bright (500 Bring a pair of heavy-duty
your head while lumen’s or higher), work gloves.
we are outside. lightweight, and
small enough to go
in your pocket.
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CLASSROOM
UNIFORM
Bring at least 2 pairs of
*grey dress pants, brown
dress shoes, and a brown
belt. Candidates will wear
their classroom uniforms
to all classes during the
week throughout both
semesters. Fusion will
provide you with two navy
blue polos.
* Note: We prohibit any
OPTIONAL BLUE OR GREY
pants that resemble skinny
jeans. Ankle pants, chinos, CARDIGAN/SWEATER
Boot Cut, Ankle Cut, Mid- During the colder months you may want a sweater
rise, High-Rise pants are to go with your Fusion Classroom Uniform. This can
accepted. have no writing on it.
ATHLETIC UNIFORM
The Fusion Athletic Uniform is included in your Ground School costs. However, you will need to bring the following:
ATHLETIC SPEED ROPE
Your physical
SOCKS
education instructor
Ankle-mid calf sizes
requires you purchase
are great. No colored
a speed rope for class.
rings on the socks.
Please purchase a
Rogue SR-3 Bushing
Speed Rope.
SHOES *ANKLE BRACE
Running Cross training OR KNEE BRACE
shoe is preferred but
AS NECESSARY
use whatever is most
comfortable for you.
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PASSPORT:
If you do not already have one that is valid through your anticipated deployment, you must
apply for one before Fusion begins in the Fall.
SLEEPING BAG:
We suggest a bag with a minimum degree of 20 degrees.
COLD WEATHER:
Kansas City can be very cold from November-March. Candidates will need winter coat,
cloves, stocking cap, and long underwear.
DRESS CLOTHES:
At least one set, for church or other events where you will be representing Fusion. Ties for
men and dresses/skirts for ladies are best for some activities.
CLASSROOM MATERIALS:
Pens, pencils, notebooks and paper.
BIBLE:
Pick your version, we normally use NASB, ESV, NIV or HCSB
JOURNAL:
This can be a notebook or a “formal” journal.
BOOKS FOR CLASS
You will need to purchase books for all your classes. The Sword and Trowel bookstore offers
a bundle price for all your Fusion Books. These bundle prices will be available in July. Please
call the Sword and Trowel at 816-414-3808.
CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 MANUAL
For Physical Education 1 and 2 please download the Crossfit Level 1 Training Guide for
free. We recommend you have an electronic copy easily available.
OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS:
Bath towels Driver’s License
Wash Cloths Insurance Cards
Toiletries Laundry Bag w/detergent
Bedding for a normal size twin bed and other washing supplies
39PACKING LIST CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39
RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED ITEMS:
Sunglasses
Headlamp
Flip-flops for showers
Laptop
Personal Vehicle
CLEANING SUPPLIES:
Residence Hall rooms are suite style with a private bathroom per team. Your cohort will be responsible to
clean your dorm regularly. Your cohort will be responsible to clean your dorm regularly.
LUGGAGE
When it comes to luggage for overseas
travel, we recommend waiting to
purchase any specific luggage until you
know where you will be traveling in
the spring semester. Depending on the
project, it may be best for you to travel
with a hiking pack or with a normal
suitcase. It is not necessary to bring
luggage with you for the fall semester.
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