Personal Preparation for Mission Work - Short Term
ABSL Business Bible School
Training courses in Business skills and leadership for church and missions workers.
The "Keys to Success" curriculum teaches a wide range of personal development and business skills
designed to empower tomorrow's leaders.
Adventures in Mission
AIM will train your youth pastor to set up and lead your next short term missions
project. Also, missionary internships.
African Leadership And Reconciliation Ministries
ALARM is committed to empowering pastoral and community leaders in Africa. Through seminars,
workshops and conferences we train men, women and youth in leadership development, Bible knowledge,
reconciliation training, AIDS awareness and prevention, Biblical counseling and discipleship skills.
We also provide micro-economic projects to widows and orphans.
Arise the Nations International
An inter-denominational missions and relief agency established to facilitate
the training and mobilization of those who have a passion to share Jesus
with the lost around the world. Intensive one-week and one month programs.
Australian Mission Outreach Support - AMOS
This Interdenominational Christian youth ministry works predominantly with Aboriginal
teenagers and children. We organize and train teams that engage in several
kinds of ministry. Please check out our web site!
Baja Bible School
A one year Bible and missions school in Tijuana, Mexico. Students participate in
ministry internships in Tijuana and take classes in Bible and cross-cultural ministry.
Students live together in close Christian community on our beautiful, secure campus.
Open to anyone over the age of 18.
Bethany International
We exist to delight God's heart and extend His Kingdom by training and
sending servant leaders to disciple least reached peoples. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, since 1945, we
work with more than 40 sister schools and partner ministries worldwide. You must have
a passion and a willingness to serve the Lord.
Calvary Chapel of St Petersburg, Florida
Designed for short term mission team leaders, "Be a Nehemiah" is a very comprehensive,
Biblically-based guide for the planning, preparing, and sending of mission teams.
The book, by Pastor Art Dykstra, can be purchased through
our website's bookstore or on Amazon.com.
Camp Qwanoes, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Join our summer team at Camp Qwanoes and give kids a summer that lasts forever!
We need interns and staff who, among other qualities, are actively growing in their Christian faith
and involved in an evangelical church and have a sincere love for children and are team players.
Sports, counselors, administrators, etc. Some year-round openings. See our web site for details.
Center for Intercultural Training
Many short courses designed to equip missionaries and other Christian professionals
for cross-cultural living and ministry.
Christian Outreach International
An intense 4-month training course which prepares candidates for full-time
ministry with C.O.I. at home or overseas.
Coastal Georgia School of Missions
A school for those preparing for full time deployment as a missionary to the nations and for
those who would be missions mobilizers and in support of a global missions movement.
We aim to produce disciples that will live with the goal to expand God's Kingdom to the ends of the earth.
Discipleship Training Schools
DTS is offered in more than 200 locations world wide. 5 1/2 to 6 months, including about
2 months of supervised field experience. Possible college credit.
"CDTS" for 35 years of age and older. (Affiliated with Youth With A Mission - YWAM)
DNA
DNA is only suitable for people who want to live dangerous lives following Jesus. This UK-based
Summer School of Evangelism programme normally lasts for a maximum of fourteen
days and is open to anyone age 18 or more.
EAPTC Missionary Candidate Training
Since 1996, the Evangelical Alliance for Preacher Training & Commission (EAPTC) has planted over
200 local churches in 7 African states through its unique leadership training ministry.
We charge no fees but apply a strict screening process to select our trainees. Will you join us?
Our web site provides details.
Elijah Company
Has something happened in your heart, and you feel you have a call to missions? Our four- to 10-day Missionary Training
Camps address a wide range of spiritual and practical issues to help
prepare those called to short term and career missions. Also, Missionary Certification Program and Field Experience
Mission Trips. See web site for details about content, dates, and locations.
Ends of the Earth Missions Training
12 days of concentrated study for the missionary on deputation, Bible college
students, church leaders, or anyone interested in missions. Fundamental
issues relating to mission service are addressed.
Escuela de Maestro
A Charismatic Catholic Spanish Immersion and Hispanic Ministry Preparation School for
people who want more than a mission trip - who want to learn to understand Hispanics so they
can serve and minister to the Hispanic church. Six weeks in Concón, an oceanside suburb of
Viña del Mar, Chile. Open to non-Catholic Christians.
e-Sword
A feature rich and user friendly way to study the Bible using a personal computer. Free
downloads provide extensive, comprehensive commentaries, graphics, search methods, multiple Bible
versions, and much more.
Favor of God Ministries (Gulu, Northern Uganda)
14-week Missions Course for adults. Learn and serve alongside nationals, work in IDP camps,
counsel AIDS orphans and former child soldiers, network with pastors from Uganda and Sudan.
We have seen 10,000+ come to the Lord in the past 4 years, plus miraculous healings and revival.
You will need to be adventurous, passionate lovers of Jesus that love Africa.
Florida Free Bible, Missionary and Work Training Center (Merritt Island, Florida)
Prepare for a career in full-time missions without going in debt! We train for practical
needs including computer maintenance, secretarial, office, printing,
video editing, graphic design, vehicle and facility maintenance, as well as Bible instruction.
Underwritten by Teen Missions International, Inc. so graduates can go to the mission field immediately with no education debts!
Focus Team Leadership Training
Only for those willing to lay down their lives and dreams for the sake of expanding
His kingdom, this training is appropriate for the task of reaching some of the
Least Reached People Groups of the world. This is an "army" that will lay down its life for the cause. They shake
foundations and pray as if it all depends on God and live as if it all depends on them.
Global Expeditions
We conduct leadership seminars (TrueNorth Leadership) around the country to select and train leaders. We also provide training before our short term trips, for leaders and during the trip for missionaries. Each year we take thousands of teenagers and young adults on short-term mission trips every summer, holiday, and spring break using many types of ministry tools.
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(GFM) has a five month missionary training school for singles and families in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas, working among unreached people groups beginning in Jan. and Aug. each year. Students receive an associate's Bible degree while receiving classroom and hands-on church planting experience among Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and Chinese. $650/month includes tuition, housing, and ministry supplies.
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Global Outreach Mission Leadership Training Program
MLTP is a one-year program for missionary training, designed to develop the leader in you and prepare you
for base ministry. The training program is a multi-cultural experience in at least two different nations
and it is divided into three semesters with training, exploration and service. Not charismatic.
Go To Nations
Focused training for missions, from two week basic schools, to a ten-month apprenticeship
program designed to mentor new missionaries during their first year of field service.
Veteran missionaries help the new missionary to fully integrate into the team, the culture, and the
ministry. Guatemala, Africa, more. We have long-term missionaries in over 50 nations.
Non-denominational.
Hands On Missions
Opportunities for Christians to learn about and actively participate
in missions locally and internationally, especially those interested in
pastor and leadership training, evangelism and prayer ministry, medical clinics,
and children's ministries in New York, India, Ukraine, Brazil, Taiwan, Kenya, and Malawi.
Harvest Mission International, Inc.
We offer intensive training in a biblically based workshop setting designed for adult learning to
prepare and equip Christians who desire: To find their place in God's mission; To go on short-term mission trips;
To develop cross-cultural friendships in their community. Affiliation: Missouri Synod Lutheran
Heart of God Ministries (Oklahoma)
We are focused on training and sending missionaries for long-term church planting
among the unreached of the 10/40 window. We do this through an extensive
five-month intensive training program.
Hillside Missions Organization
Short term training and trips with a focus on unreached people groups in the
10/40 window, with the current focus on China. Weekly training meetings
for five months are followed by one to two week ministry trips. Also, internship
program.
His Mansion Ministries
A Christ-centered residential care program in New Hampshire helping men and women between 18 and 35 that have difficult
life situations. Several training opportunities for this kind of ministry, including a Servant Leader and Mentor program, a
College Internship or Ministry Experience program for your college education, and more.
Holy Mountain Mission Corps
Armor of Light Missionary Academy is a missions and ministry training program. We have helped
many individuals prepare for their missionary or ministry callings and would love to help you do
the same. You will need a saved soul, a servant's heart and a desire to grow in God's Word.
Based in Lafayette, Indiana.
Impact School of Missions (Bangkok, Thailand)
Hands-on training and missions experience and/or College Internships. One month of training plus two months of serving in South East Asia (India, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and more). 14 ministries to choose from, e.g. Children's Homes, Exploited women, Human Trafficking, Teaching English. You should be flexible and have a servant's heart! Ages 17 - 30. Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada affiliation VIDEO
Instituto InterGlobal
We train church leaders ONLINE in Spanish. Classes are personally facilitated by professors
through interactive online forums to provide practical ministry training, and biblical foundations for
biblical living. Teachers learn how to teach online. Low-income teachers can teach their classes at
the IG campus: idyhaced.net.
Iris Harvest School of Missions
A 9 weeks on the field school in Pemba, Mozambique. Live, love
and learn from the poor. Extended evangelistic outreaches in local bush areas. Live with hundreds of
children and experience the Father's heart, along with a company of abandoned, holy and whole-hearted lovers of Jesus.
Not for those uncomfortable with miracles, signs, and wonders.
International Messengers
Our Mountainside Missionary Training offers career missions training: four months in Montana with 18-month
internship in Central or Eastern Europe, serving with established missionaries.
We also make short-term trips to Europe teaching English in camps for
adults, children, youth, families, and professionals, and some with a sports emphasis.
International Network of Children's Ministry
We offer funded partnerships (grants) with international children's ministries
or organizations, to provide 3-5 day training and resourcing of leaders, in the foundations of and
hands-on strategies for, ministering to children. Leaders are provided with materials to do their own future training of
other leaders and workers.
International Training Partners
Provides practical, interactive, biblical training to equip missionaries and
Christians to relate effectively with family, co-workers, other missionaries,
and in cross-cultural contexts. Workshops run all over the world.
Jubilee Training Centre (UK)
A one year, full time, live-in school preparing you to establish God's Kingdom in the Nations.
You will be involved in various community projects, conquer extreme living conditions, be introduced
to various cultures, get involved with creative arts, and go on an international mission exposing
you to urban and rural outreach. Church of the Nations affiliation.
Kauai Bible College (Hawaii)
A missionary-influenced lifestyle and Biblical teaching produce men and women eager to advance
the kingdom of Christ. Live in large safari tents without the usual modern day distractions for a
season of drawing near to Jesus. Learn self-discipline while learning how to disciple others.
Affiliated with Calvary Chapel.
Lewis Cross-Cultural Training
Comprehensive cultural training at YOUR location, within YOUR timeframe, saving you hundreds of dollars.
LCCTI has trained missionaries in over 40 countries for all types of ministry.
for over 25 years.
LeaderTreks
A leadership development ministry that uses mission and wilderness
trips as a classroom to teach leadership. Every trip is focused on student leadership
development. Our trips go to Alaska, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mexico, Apostle Islands, Tennessee and North Carolina, Appalachia,
New Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, more.
Light To The Nations
Four day tent making training course includes: Importance of and Biblical basis
for tent making, culture shock and bonding with the people, the international
job market, effective, sensitive evangelism, leading investigative Bible
studies, spiritual warfare, church planting, home church relationship,
healthy team relationships, more.
Looney Bean Marketplace Ministry Program in Mazatlan, Mexico
This missions program uses the coffee shop business to teach how to own and operate a
small business while doing ministry and outreach projects and living a "normal" life in a
foreign country (some classes, travel, community living, socializing with locals, etc).
Volunteers will need a willingness to serve and learn!
MissionPrep
We seek to train Christians for effective cross-cultural ministry. Based in Toronto, one
of the most multi-cultural cities in North America, we offer two-week language and culture
seminars as well as 3 month internships in ethnic churches. Customized for Canadians and based on
decades of successful mission training.
Mission Ready Inc.
MRI is a non-denominational, mainstream Christian non-profit corporation organized
to provide resources and remove barriers for Christian men and women seeking to enter active missionary
service throughout the world. We provide a number of free, essential services.
Mission Training International
"Working together with churches and mission agencies to prepare and nurture Christians
for effective Intercultural life and ministry." Language acquisition, cultural
adaptation, more. Short term (2 or 3 week) programs.
Missionary Training Service
Training for missionaries and tentmakers - especially those working among unreached peoples.
We work with missionary societies, churches and other training institutions to impart essential training through
a series of modules tailor-made for each trainee.
National Short Term Missions Conference
A unique, annual conference designed for leaders in Short-term Missions. Over the
years we have helped train, equip and mobilize hundreds of people into the stream of cross
cultural missions. It is our prayer that people will be better prepared to serve in the name of
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New Tribes Missions
Training for church planting, tribal church planting, cross-cultural communications.
Next Level International
The focus is to empower a new generation of radical leaders to equip, transform
and expand the Church throughout Europe by church planting, leadership
training and short term missions.
NieuCommunities
Experience community life and mission with a group of a dozen or so like minded
people. You will be coached by our passionate staff who are not just teaching academics, but
pursuing life as mission leaders. Three core focus points; Leadership Development, Spiritual
Formation, and Intentional Missionality. Geared towards 20-30 year olds.
Open Air Campaigners USA.
Take teens (14 and up) on short term mission trips in cities in the USA. Learn to share your faith through
open air preaching, relationships, puppets, drama, mime, and music. Opportunities available around
the US and the world for groups and individuals.
OSCAR
UK based OSCAR directory lists several opportunities for training, assistance,
counseling, and advice for those returning from mission assignments.
Pais Project
An international youth and schools movement offering a FREE one year internships or three year
apprenticeship in youth and schools ministry. We have teams based in USA, Canada, Great Britain,
Germany, Northern Ireland and other countries. You will need: Passion for God!
Desire to reach Young people for Jesus!
Strong work ethic! Enthusiastic personality!
Palmas de Mamre Missionary Training School, Costa Rica
Partnering with Emercy, Las Palmas de Mamré operates a mission to reach
the pueblos along the rivers bordering Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
For ten weeks twice a year, students ages 15-80 from the Western Hemisphere come here to study
missions, both in classes and in hands-on ministry, indigenous farm work, obstacle
courses, medical clinics, and more. Presbyterian affiliation.
Prairie Bible College
Various one-year-long courses: Business Administration, Early Learning and Child Care Diploma,
Practical Nurse Diploma, Emergency Medical Technician (PCP).
Redcliffe College, Centre for Mission Training
A UK interdenominational Christian College for Bible-based, cross-cultural mission and missionary
preparation. Our short-term training options include intensive cross cultural mission preparation
courses (7 or 14 weeks) and a one year 'Professionals in Mission' Certificate.
The Reinhard Bonnke School of Fire Training for Effective Soul-Winning and Evangelism
Since the year 2000, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has led over 35 million souls to Christ.
His proven soul-winning techniques are now available to you in eight easy and affordable lessons.
This easy step-by-step self-paced distance learning course, will equip and empower you to become an effective soul-winner.
Riverside School of Performing Arts (UK)
"Learning Through Serving" is a full time theatre (theater) training course for Christian
young people aged 18-30, consisting of Performing Arts and Bible teaching programmes.
Saints Bible Institute (Italy)
SBI is a life-immersion experience for Christian students, based in Italy, that combines academic
training with mission work. Students will experience Italian culture and history while earning college
credit. Tuition includes room and board and programmed travel expenses. Fall and spring semesters offered.
We also have a 4 week summer semester.
School of Reformation and Transformation
Teacher's For Africa offers training for Parents, Pastors, Teachers, and Students desiring to lead and to teach in the family,
school and church. Training students in a Christian world view with an emphasis on God,
government, and education, specifically with an African context. Graduates of the SRT will find themselves more equipped for a lifetime
of ministry in the home, school, church, civil govt. and business venues. A ministry of YWAM
located in Namibia, Southern Africa.
Sonic Light
Over 8000 pages of FREE commentary on all 66 books of the Bible plus FREE downloadable MP3 audio
recordings, representing 20 years of work by Dr. Tom Constable of Dallas Seminary.
A great way to study God's Word.
STEM Int'l
The Short-Term Mission Leaders' Conference is an annual 2-3 day training for
churches, schools, and agencies who train, organize, or lead short-term missions. Each session is
intense, interactive, and packed with experience, tools, ideas, and information.
TechMission
We assist organizations in using technology in urban ministry to help address injustice
and develop at-risk communities. Our AmeriCorps program offers
one year internships for Teen Program Coordinator Positions in Boston, Chicago, New York,
Los Angeles, and Denver.
Teen Missions International - Mission Trips for All Ages!
The Fold Family Ministries (Vermont)
We minister to troubled teens and families in crisis. Our staff receives training highly applicable to missions work.
You will need a heart for the Lord and a keen interest in ministering to teens. A background in teaching, Bible, youth
ministries, social work or counseling is helpful. Check our website for current openings. VIDEO
Timothy Ministries
Training Christian workers around the world. Bible and Practical Ministry
diplomas through Kum Bible College (South Africa).
Christian Training and Resources worldwide. Church leadership workshops. Ministry-enhancing building
projects. Problem-solving for pastors and others in ministry. Theological Dictionary.
Torchbearers Yamanakako (Japan)
English speaking school at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Eight one-week modules.
A ministry of Capernwray Missionary Fellowship.
TRAIN International
We offer affordable cross-cultural training: pre-field, language acquisition, debriefing,
church coaching, restrategizing retreats, and short-term trip leaders training. Programs for
kids available. For more info, dates, and rates, contact Mark Miller at 417-621-8962,
email info@traininternational.com.
L'Université Biblique Virtuelle
Christian distance learning material in the French language. (Les Distributions Évangéliques
du Québec). "La révolution informatique est en train de modifier
profondément notre façon de travailler dans tous les domaines
de la société." (photo)
UK Bible College directory
Directory of UK evangelical Bible colleges.
US Center for World Missions
Several training opportunities in Bible, missiology, more.
Victorious Christian Living International
Victorious Christian Living International was founded in 1975 to provide
churches and individuals help in living life successfully. Through 3-day conferences, one on one
counseling and advanced training Victorious Christian Living has mentored many thousands
of people. Two-week intensive training throughout the year, no fees.
Word Ablaze Bible Institute (Nakuru, Kenya)
We accept students who are currently members or pastors of a Christian denomination and want to enhance or add to
their knowledge to better serve their community. We also host church
teams of up to 40 people from abroad. Our ministry offers a
life-altering experience in the beautiful Kenyan countryside.
World Servants
Experiential Training, Mission Leader Training. Two day Cross-cultural Orientation
addresses effective intercultural relationships, team conflict, unclear focus, culture
shock, unrealistic expectations, story telling, and more. Experiential Training Seminars
include team building, cultivating awareness of differences, skills for engaging in relationships,
developing an orientation toward acts of service, more. Summer internships for young adults.
Many domestic and international mission trips every year. Non-denominational.
Woman's Missionary Union
WMU challenges Christian believers to understand and be radically involved
in the mission of God. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention
Youth for Christ / World Outreach GI AC
Dozens of short term mission opportunities and internships, serving alongside local YFC missionaries and indigenous staff who are building relationships with youth and young adults around the world. Currently YFC has ministry in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. VIDEO
Youth Missions International
YMI is a faith-based training organization empowering young people to continually share their
faith in global communities. Also, short term mission trips using sports, medical,
park and school ministry, English teaching, and music, in many countries and the USA. VIDEO
Youth With A Mission, Gold Coast, Australia
Six month Discipleship Training School (DTS) on the Gold Coast of Australia.
Three months of lecture phase learning about biblical truths, followed by a 2 month overseas mission trip.
YWAM Perth Crossroads DTS
Crossroads is the complete Discipleship Training School package with an emphasis on serving
families and those over 35 in a short term missions training experience. The school is roughly six
months, including a supervised outreach.
YWAM Seamill, Scotland
A missions training center on the the beautiful west coast of Scotland. A great place to attend our
Discipleship Training School (DTS) or School of Intercessory Prayer. We're
45 minutes from Glasgow by train, a two minute walk to the beach and a ten minute walk to the town shops.
Youth With A Mission, Woodcrest Texas
A missions training center dedicated to helping Christians develop the character and skills they need to
fulfill God's call on their lives. It's our goal to give our students a solid foundation so they
can affect the world with godly influences, and have the skills to communicate the Gospel effectively
using today's technology.
Bible Schools - short term. By Correspondence,
Online, or Residential
Please note: There are many short term Bible schools available, providing specialized
training. If you are seeking a formal education and degree program,
you should seek an accredited four year college.
CORRESPONDENCE
and ON LINE Bible Study
AIBI
Online Bible training resources including detailed Bible book outlines, Bible
survey manuals, training diagrams and much more, some available in Spanish.
Also in a CD version (To learn more about the CD version, click
here).
BTC Southern Africa
Undergraduate degree level missions courses via email. The courses cover Biblical
basis, mobilizing the Church, strategic planning, crossing cultures, history,
study of religions and more.
Christian Leadership University
Put the voice of God in the center of your learning experience. Get equipped for power evangelism!
CLU offers Spirit-filled distance learning in 13 areas including
Ministry and Missions, Evangelism, Counseling, Worship. Certificate, and Associate, Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degrees.
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Davis Bible College
The only accredited Bible college in New York State, DBC offers a one-year
Bible certificate (and three and four year degrees too).
DCI World Christians
Free online School of Mission, offered in many languages. The only book needed is a modern Bible in your language.
Designed for individual use, or by a supervised group.
Fuller Seminary
School of World Mission and the School of Theology offer graduate level courses,
academic credit. Also FullerOnline
courses. Graduate level, fees.
Israel College of the Bible
Studies using the Internet, accredited by Asia Theological Association.
Moriah School of Ministry
Abundant materials available on line. Based in Australia.
New
Covenant International
Download 12-lesson Bible study in many different languages. Also, degree programs
by correspondence.
School of Mission
"Without walls, frontiers, or fees: 85 free studies with diploma, download all in
5 minutes." Correspondence (mail, email) school based in UK.
World Christians Free On-Line Bible School
No walls, no frontiers and no fees. 85 free studies in Evangelism and
Mission, the Call of God, Discipleship, Building the Church, Leadership,
Understanding the Kingdom, Finances, etc. English, Français, Deutsch,
Italiano, Hindi, Portugués, Spanish, Indonesian, Mooré, Romanian,
Cebuano, Telegu, Chinese.
OSCAR
Excellent UK-based resource for distance learning resources for those 'on the field.'
Residential Bible Training Schools - (Short Term)
Bethany College of Missions
Get what you need to reach the world! Develop intimacy with God. Experience relevant, Bible-based
instruction. Build relationships. Local outreach. One-year certificate or B.A. in Cross-cultural
Studies. Two years overseas learning program. Operating since 1949.
Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB: Missouri, USA)
Full tuition scholarships for full-time missions major. Details under "Admissions"
on their web site. Room & board costs less than $3200/year. Admissions
(888) 263-3900 or <iwant2be@cccb.edu>.
CCCB has been devoted to training preachers, ministers and missionaries
for nearly half a century.
Cornerstone Bible College for Mission Training (The Netherlands)
One, two, and three year programmes, and specialized graduate programs. Also,special one-week (or less) seminars.
Elim Bible Institute
One Year Program; A Year In The Son. Two Year Program; Missions and Cultural Studies.
Three Year Diploma Program; specializing in training mission candidates to hear God's Voice and to obey.
We prepare students for missions, music, youth ministry,
international health, and other ministry. Located in New York State. Pentecostal/Charismatic
Iranian Bible School
Bible instruction in Persian (Farsi). California location. Diploma programs in
Christian Ministries and Theology.
Kingfisher College
We offer a one year programme based in the UK that combines learning the English
language (General English, Conversational English, and English for Mission Purposes), theology,
cross-cultural training and practical mission training. Students must have pre-intermediate English
(level 3) when they arrive.
New Tribes Bible Institute
A two-year Bible School established by New Tribes Mission to ground
students in the truths of God's Word, and thus be the foundation for its
graduates to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to unreached people
groups.
Ngaho Ministries (Kenya)
Operates New Creation Bible Training Center in Lanet - Nakuru, Kenya, to train and
equip African Christians to become an International Mission Force. Email
for office in USA here.
River of Life School of Ministry
We are a nondenominational, 2 year Bible School located in Rusk, Texas. Our school's
emphasis is helping people find and fulfill God's destiny for their lives. The first year program
will give you a well-balanced doctrinal foundation to help you in your 2nd year hands-on internship.
If you are interested in helping train leaders or would like to assist in other areas of the ministry
you can call us 1-888-683-3132.
Saints Bible Institute
SBI is a life-immersion experience for Christian students, based in Italy, that combines academic
training with mission work. Students will experience Italian culture and history while earning college
credit. Tuition includes room and board and programmed travel expenses. Fall and spring semesters offered.
We also have a 4 week summer semester
Torchbearer Bible Schools
A year of intensive study in Scripture, covering the majority of Scripture
and other related practical and doctrinal subjects, with an outreach programme
throughout the course. Several locations world wide. (A ministry of Capernwray
Missionary Fellowship based in England).
University of the Nations
Intensive "School of Biblical Studies." Many locations, languages. Three to
nine months. Study total Bible using inductive method. Many locations.
Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies (Tasmania, Australia).
Prepare to minister Christ in and amongst other cultures. Intercultural studies
- missiology diploma and degree programs, foundational English language
course for overseas students.
Training for Church Planting
African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries
ALARM's goal is to equip and train leadership for the African church and to enable
African leaders to develop Bible based churches that are spiritually vibrant
and whose message is culturally relevant, ministering to the whole person
and bringing hope and healing to the hurting communities.
All Nations CPx Program
Our mission is to equip passionate followers of Jesus committed to spreading the glory of
God through church planting movements among the neglected peoples of the earth. Six month
school in Kansas City includes instruction from godly teachers, classroom discussion, cell
participation, book reviews, overseas short-term experience and practical church planting ministry.
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ChurchLink
Prepare to be a tentmaker right where you are. ChurchLink helps leaders implement a practical plan for
church planting training in the local church that prepares teams to use their vocation and skills around
the world to plant churches among the unreached. (Other opportunities for long and short term service at
www.worldteam.org/going).
Frontiers
Several programs preparing Christians to work among Muslims, whether in the USA or in the Middle East. Be mentored as part of a team learning the Frontiers approach to planting churches.
Streams Ministries Latin America
We are opening a prophetic training center in Trujillo Honduras and we are looking for
staff members to join hands and partner with us. We need teachers, helps ministry,
worshipers, medical, construction, musicians, missionaries. Non-denominational, charismatic.
World Mission Centre
Our one-year Project Focus trains Christians to plant
and establish viable, indigenous churches amongst the least reached people groups of the world.
The session are located in South Africa. A 3-month outreach phase targets some of
the 100-Least Reached People Groups of Southern Africa.
Worldview Resource Group
We provide training in cross-cultural church planting methodologies based on
a worldview level rather than at the levels of outward behavior or institutions. There are three tracks
- equipping, training, and consulting. One to 3 week modules/seminars are in Colorado Springs.
Chronological Bible Teaching is a primary strategy.
Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies
Introduction to Islam, Folk Islam, Muslim Evangelism, Apologetics for Muslim Ministry, Islam in America, and Revelation, Qur'an and Muslim Tradition. Brochures available.
Missions Training with Environmental Emphasis
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
University-level courses such as 'Tropical Agriculture and Missions',
'Ecological Agriculture' and 'Global Development and Sustainability'.
Facilities for community and environmental organizations, community
and regional conferences and retreats, and outreach services. Several locations.
Target Earth
Join a tight community of like-minded environmental activists who are seeking to be faithful to Christ in caring for creation and the poor. Internships in Sustainable Development. Short term teams to serve the earth and the poor. Life changing encounters with local people and ongoing projects.
ECHO
A Christian environmental organization providing rich and numerous resources
for alternative agriculture: Seeds, trees, animals, irrigation, water,
literacy, paper making, dairy, fish culture, and more. Internship
and study opportunities for tropical and small farm agriculture.
Jaguar Creek (Belize, Central America)
World class Christian environmental research and education center (English speaking)
Eden Conservancy
Christians are joining together to save the world's rainforests in Jesus' name.
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Christian Immersion Spanish Academy (CISA)
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica. Immersion in the Spanish culture within a Christian context, in the
beautiful village of Tuis, Turrialba, in the province of Cartago. We also help with physical needs
of the villagers, with "hammer and nail" work, child and family discipleship. Outreach to
indigenous peoples in the Chirripo Mountains.
EF International Language Schools
"The World's Largest Language School"
Functional English (England)
Improve your use of English. Located in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England.
Global English
A 24/7 web-based training service offers a Leading Solution for Learning English Online for non-native English speakers, using state-of-the-art
multimedia coursework. (Not necessarily Christian).
International Language Lab Center I.L.L. (Rabat / Temara, Morocco)
We are the only Arabic language School in the country specifically geared to non-Arabic
speakers from all over the world. We hereby invite you to come to learn Arabic and English,
and to discover and enjoy the amazing history of Morocco and to become acquainted
with our people. (Not necessarily Christian)
Lagos Language School
Intense or long term individual or small group Spanish classes taught in Mexico where the language
is spoken! Conversational and specialized vocabularies (Religious, Nursing, Dental).
Discount for missionary students. Excellent local professional teachers in a small school operated
by a retired missionary.
Langston Language (Shenyang, China)
Paid six-month teaching internship and study opportunity for native English speakers.
You will learn Mandarin Chinese, cross-cultural skills, and ESL skills, while having opportunities to make a
difference in people's lives. Must be flexible, hard-working, creative, have a high School Diploma or equivalent,
and possess excellent spoken and written English skills. Must be in good health and have a valid passport.
LanguageCourse.net
Our website publishes thousands of reviews of the major language schools worldwide. We list 4000 language courses
centers worldwide and guarantee you won't find the language classes we offer anywhere else worldwide at a lower price.
LES CÈDRES (Paris)
French Language School, Paris. Student residence, child care.
Learn Ecuadorian Spanish
A very inexpensive, online, program with a live Ecuadorian teacher. "Teachers are amazing and
I wish I would have taken lessons before I went on my mission trip!" Clip of typical session video.
Lingua House
Language/Culture learning materials and strategies that work for learning any language,
even for the 5,000+ languages of the unreached world that may never have language schools.
Mexico Missions, Inc. (Cancun, Mexico)
A Spanish Language School is included in our one year School Of Missions, where you will
also be paired with a local church to learn how to be a missionary.
Reasonable rates, excellent opportunities, safe environment, families welcome.
Short term mission trips also available. One month internships.
Parlo
Interactive language learning using the Internet. Not necessarily Christian.
Rosetta Stone Language Programs
The programs offer 24 languages on CD-ROM and on-line. Languages include: Arabic,
Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish,
Thai, Indonesian and Swahili, among others. Over 4,000,000 students
use the program in 7,000 schools and universities in 55 countries. Phone
in USA 1-800-788-0822.
Tyndale College (Toronto, Canada)
Short summer courses on Principles of Language Acquisition, and Culture and Language
Learning, more.
Strategic Languages and Cultures
(formerly Russian Language Ministries) (Columbia, South Carolina)
At ISLC you will learn by immersion in an all-Russian environment. Get a strong foundation in
conversational Russian, emphasizing ministry skills for communicating the
gospel and for discipleship situations.
Mission Training using Applied Technology
Alpha Aviation
Have you thought about becoming a missionary pilot?
Our two-week program is designed for students who feel they may have a call to missions
aviation, but aren't sure. Experience actual firsthand training in the pilot and mechanic programs.
Combine with a five-day mission trip to Mexico.
Appropriate Technology Institute
10 weeks of training highly applicable to developing nations, remote areas.
Food production and Community Health modules, with personal spiritual development
integrated throughout. North Carolina. (Affiliated with Equip Ministries).
Aquaculture International
Our "Aquaponics" course presents practical and profitable ways of combining
aquaculture and hydroponics for mutual benefits. The three day "Biogas"
course teaches how to turn agricultural waste products into an asset,
focusing on the practical production of biogas with emphasis on methane.
The four day "Sturgeon Culture" course focuses on the production of the
most suitable sturgeon species for aquaculture.
Basic Construction Technology School
(Affiliated with University of the Nations, Hawaii. Prerequisite "Discipleship Training School"
Community Technology
Seminar series: Aguaculture, Water Technology, Permaculture, etc.
Affiliated with University of the Nations, Hawaii. Three month courses
also offered from time to time.
Create International
A frontier mission communication ministry committed to produce culturally
and linguistically appropriate evangelistic tools (audio, video, CDs)
to equip workers reaching out to Unreached Peoples. If you want to combine
your love for media with a heart for reaching the world, this may be the
place for you. Be a short term volunteer or inquire toward working on staff.
Crisis Relief Services and Training
Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, CREST training emphasizes: Biblical Perspective
on Disasters; Disaster Response in Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes and
Famines; God's Heart for the Poor and Needy. Trained members assist
in disaster relief.
ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger)
Training for those preparing for work in developing countries in tropical areas.
One to 12 week study program, or 15-month internship.
Equip International
Appropriate Technology Institute provides training for missionaries in such practical skills as
Welding, Construction and Electrical Wiring: Irrigation, soil & plant management, intensive gardening,
farming systems: herd health, management, and product utilization: Energy efficient shelters: How to set up a Community Health Program, and Human Nutrition:
water technology (pumps, wells, filters, sanitation): bee keeping: and a Missionary Medicine course designed to equip missionaries
with diagnostic skills and appropriate treatments.
International Association of Christian Aviation
IAMA represents more than 50 mission agencies, training schools and individuals working together
to see aviation used effectively in the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Use your existing skills
as commercial pilot, A&P mechanic, or become a student in training to become an
aviation professional.
Media Village
Located in Cape Town, South Africa, we have trained over 400 students from 40 nations, many of
whom are now in their own countries influencing others through mass communication. Our
success has not only been felt in the Christian community, but a secular media organization called
National TV and Video Association (NTVA) has awarded our students over 64 awards.
MissionaryNet
We help mission teams to build fully functional, high speed computer labs from routinely discarded
older computers. We also will provide tech support for the lab and will provide high quality
edcucational software, all at no charge.
School of
Frontier Media (SFM) (By Create International)
Learn how to communicate the gospel in culturally relevant ways. Gain skills in audio/visual
communications as applied to Frontier Mission work. Lectures and workshops conducted by cross-cultural
specialists and media professionals currently working in their field of expertise.
SEED - Summer Engineering Experience in Development
Engineering students and professionals join 3-month global service projects to
improve the lives of people in underserved communities. Water supply and quality, information and communication
technology (ICT) education, renewable energy development, and food processing/ storage. (Not necessarily Christian)
SIFAT - Servants in Faith and Technology
Practical Applied Technology workshops. Topics include environmental
concerns, water purification, sanitation, alternative energy sources, clean-burning simple stoves and ovens,
much more. We've trained hundreds of people at our 186-acre Alabama campus. Satellites in Africa, Asia, and South
America.
Useful
Links to information about technology transfer, aguaculture, etc.
Water: Well Drilling, Pumps, Filters
Equip International
Training and materials for drilling water wells, pumps, filters. From hand operated drills and pumps to more
sophisticated methods and devices. Located in North Carolina.
Clean Water for the World
Our mission is to provide "simple, adaptable water purification systems to communities
without access to potable water. We provide water purification systems which are a combination
of simplicity and effectiveness."
Friends in Action
We seek men willing to serve full-time in Burkina Faso West Africa with our water well
drilling project. We are in need of a well driller - hydrologist and a heavy equipment mechanic. (2010)
90 percent of this nation is either Muslim or practices the traditional religions of their ancestors.
In reaching out to these people by providing a source of water, there is an opportunity to effect
changes in a village and impact lives. VIDEOS HERE
Hydromissions International
Our goal: to further the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide by providing clean water through
low-tech and/or technologically appropriate products and services. Our primary purpose
is "to further the gospel of Jesus Christ." (non-denominational) Join our partner,
Holy Water Group, to help with short term projects.
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Lifewater International
Helping people obtain safe drinking water in over 50 countries around the world.
Our mission is to provide water resource development information, training,
equipment and technical support to the rural poor. Those we train become
a resource to others.
Living Water International
Training Camp north of Houston, Texas teaches water well drilling, hand pump repair,
hygiene, and safety, and is centered around the Lord Jesus. Proper tools
permit students to teach indigenous people to be self reliant. VIDEO
Solar Cookers
SOLIS - solar water disinfection, seeks to inactivate microbes in contaminated water by exposing
transparent bottles of water, placed horizontally on a flat surface, to direct sunshine for five to six hours.
The procedure will reliably inactivate bacteria on sunny days. Promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO)
and others throughout the third world.
University of the Nations
Hands-on seminars designed to examine the characteristics of water supplies available to communities,
and to demonstrate how to provide, pump, store and purify water economically. Water
management, water catchment, water holding and sanitation, water purification and non-electrical pumping systems.
Water For All International
We help villagers to form "water clubs" and teach them how to build, maintain, and repair
their own water wells. We can train you at our Texas facility, after which you can join
our teams in needy countries. VIDEO
Water4 Foundation
Our goal: to provide water to at-risk, impoverished areas.
We train on the installation and operation of hand pumps or solar pumps,
at our facility in Oklahoma City, via the Internet through training videos that will be
available through our website, and in person while on the ground in the local areas. VIDEO
Wellspring of Life
We drill water wells in places where clean, fresh drinking water is not easily accessible
or non-existent, currently in Haiti and Honduras. We're seeking full time field missionaries.
We train: site location and preparation, how to recognize when you've found water, well development,
setting the pump, pouring a concrete pad, developing a Village Water Committee, more.
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Medical and Midwife Training for Missionaries
Charis Child Birth Midwifery Program
Independent study is an extremely valuable life skill that is fostered throughout our educational
process. Facts and information are not spoon fed to the students. Rather, students are coached in how to
acquire knowledge on their own. The combination of independent, hands-on, and discovery learning leads to
superior results.
Dental Training For Missions
Welcome to the most exciting course available for missionaries! In one week you will be trained and equipped to bring greatly
needed dental care to some who suffer needlessly. Dental decay and gingivitis
are the most common diseases in the world. Texas, USA. Video
Equip International
Missionary Medicine Intensive is two-weeks of lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies
in the basics of diagnosis and treatment: patient evaluation, logic of diagnoses, infectious
diseases, medical emergencies, nutritional diseases, common diseases, lacerations, and midwifery.
Physical exams, suturing lacerations, injections, calculation of medicine dosages and rehydration fluids,
stomach tubes, splinting, bandaging, improvising equipment from available materials, sterilizing, and
developing personal medical kits. North Carolina and Vancouver, Canada.
Mercy in Action (Philippines)
- The one-year School of Midwifery trains students to meet the health and spiritual needs
of the developing world. No nursing background required. Students are exposed to the role
of the experienced care-giver from their first day.
- The Mission Medic and Primary Health Care schools designates the graduate as a mission medic
and health educator able to serve in areas of the developing world where there is no doctor.
Newlife International School of Midwifery
A Christian school for direct-entry midwifery students. Although our school is based on a U.S.
curriculum and standards outlined by the National College of Midwifery the entire training is actually
done in the Philippines. Most of our students are from the United States. Part of Mercy Maternity Center
Program. Four semesters for AA degree. The school is an extension of our birthing center, Mercy Maternity Center,
which is the largest charity-based birthing clinic in the Philippines serving almost 20,000 patients
(prenatal exams) annually.
Specialized
Universities with Variety of Missions Emphasis
All Nations Christian College
International mission training Bible college, near London, England. Prepare, train, equip and be
resourced for ministry anywhere in God's multi-cultural world. Certificate, Diploma, BA (Hons) or MA,
university accredited. 30 nationalities studying. English to approved standard required. Minimum age 21.
Some cross-cultural experience preferred.
Channel Islands Bible College & Seminary (Oxnard, California)
A Bible College and Seminary providing training and degrees with no registration or tuition charge
to students. Bachelors, Master, Doctors degrees.
International Faith Theological Seminary
IFTS delivers high-quality academic training in a variety of ministry-related areas of study,
including Systematic Theology, Biblical Studies, Pastoral skills, Greek and Hebrew, TESL Certificate and Masters Degree.
Mainly Far-Distance study options for students worldwide. With some exceptions, all services rendered
are 100% free of charge. Affiliated with TIFPEC (Free Church in Anglican tradition)
University of the Nations
More than 1100 courses in 200 fields of interest, in more than 80 nations.
YWAM Perth Sports DTS
Six month Sports Discipleship Training School in Western Australia. Three Months in a classroom learning about Biblical
truths and applying them to your life as well as playing sports and learning about sports ministry.
This is followed by a 3 month sports outreach into the nations.
Seminaries
Just as you would prepare for any other occupation, so should you obtain appropriate
training if you expect to enjoy success in mission service.
Those who return from mission service prematurely usually do so not for
lack of Bible knowledge or inadequate vocational skills, but from lack
of preparation for the unique challenges of mission service. 
Our three-week summer program can equip you with the foundation you need to begin teaching or
tutoring ESL/EFL. Includes instruction in teaching conversational English, selecting materials,
Bible-based ESL/EFL, and practice teaching. Certificate.