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. SOSM focuses on deploying pioneer teams as the basic vehicle for addressing strategic areas of need throughout the world. Strategic missions embraces both short-term and long-term strategies to accomplish all aspects of ministry, including the planting of both local churches and missions structures.
SOSM is a second level training. The requirements are to have completed a DTS anywhere in The world.
