School of Missions

Below you’ll find all instances of the School of Missions.

This school acts as an overview of missions with some specific skill training is introduced during the initial three-month course and then developed further during the field assignment.

Topics often include:

• Biblical and historical foundations for missions;
• The nature of the Church
• Intercultural communication (principles of and skills for learning another language and culture)
• Missions strategy (evangelism and church planting, church growth, intercession and spiritual warfare, healing, signs and wonders, relief and development)
• Personal and team relationships (the worker’s relationship with God, interpersonal relationships, leadership and authority, team building and team dynamics, developing and relating with a prayer/financial support team).

Depending on where the School of Missions is offered, there may be a particular emphasis on a geographical region, demographic category (e.g., urban, rural poor, etc.) and/or cultural/religious grouping (Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Tribals, etc.).