Frontier Missions

If God is speaking to you about working full time cross culturally then this school is one that you can't afford to miss. It is important that you are trained and prepared for the work ahead and you will not be disappointed in taking time to do this school. We are offering a unique lecture phase that not only prepares you mentally and spiritually for your time overseas but also practically.

From Adelaide, launch into your chosen outreach location. During this next 3 months, you will focus on culture and language in formal and informal settings. It is anticipated that at the end of this time each student is on their way to learning the language and culture of their chosen people group.

An optional extended 12-month field placement exists to further establish you in your long-term call. Ideally being placed with an existing ministry so that a mentoring approach can be taken, you will be encouraged to set goals (both language and ministry) and to work towards them. A course facilitator will correspond with you over the 12 months.

You can download an Application and Full Curriculum Package here. Be sure to also check out our Training General Info pages for other important and usefull information

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You will:

• Learn keys that will sustain a long-term calling
• Learn how to cross barriers of culture and language
• Discover how to see the world through God's eyes
• Learn how to see a community of believers established
• Create Community Development Strategies
• Put together a strategic plan
• Study major world religions
• Discover how to Disciple a Nation

Prerequisite: The successful completion of a Discipleship Training School or a Crossroads Discipleship Training School.

"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." - Matthew 24:14.

The Cost:

(Currency Conversion)

The lecture phase of the school is (MAD training system) or AUD $3500 and is Austudy or Abstudy approved for those living in Australia and New Zealand. This covers your accommodation, food, transport and tuition.

The field assignments will vary depending on where you go but it is suggested that you have Aus$600.00 a month support to cover your living expenses. We encourage students to have guaranteed support to cover this before leaving for the field phases. There will also be a one off fee of Aus$300.00 to cover travel insurance and administration for these phases. (both field assignments are also Austudy or Abstudy approved for those living in Australia or New Zealand)

If you are interested in applying for this school there is a non-refundable application fee of AU$40.00 for Singles and AU$50.00 couples. This amount should be forwarded to us with your application form.

There are costs incurred due to immigration expenses - please refer to Staff and Student Immigration overview.

Course Content:

Phase 1:Classroom Based Training

The points in the curriculum are stated as "learning outcomes" that it is anticipated students will attain during the course.

Historical, Biblical and Social basis for Missions

• This looks at the biblical, social and historical basis for missions. The 'Perspective's on the World Christian Movement' course is used as the basis of this topic. It will enable students to:
• • Show the thread of missions throughout the bible with particular reference to the Abrahamic covenant.
  • Outline the history of Christian mission and its impact on the world today.
  • Describe modern trends and emphases in missions today.
  • Illustrate the remaining task of missions today and current strategies for fulfilling this task.
  • Describe the difference between western culture and Christian principles.
  • Explain the necessity of assimilating into a culture and the process of cultural adaptation.

Language and Cultural Acquisition

• Each week there will be times of training in language and culture through a variety of methods. The aim is that students will be able to:
• • Present an overview of the host country's history, showing how this impacts on the culture of the present day.
  • Identify host country customs particularly as they relate to visiting and living in homes.
  • Describe the main religion or religions of the host culture particularly as it relates to the thinking and behaviour of the host people.
  • Determine what mission activities are presently taking place amongst the host peoples.
  • Explain how to bond into a culture with particular reference to becoming a learner.
  • Begin and be comfortable with the process of language acquisition of the host people.

Church Planting

• The aim of this topic is to provide students with an ability to be involved in church planting, particularly using small groups. It will enable students to:
• • Describe the processes of church planting and its practical application.
  • Describe the dynamics of small groups.
  • Effectively lead a small group.
  • Minister to people within a small group setting.
  • Describe how to use short-term teams in church planting.
  • Discuss the difference between church planting vision, theory and reality

Intercession

• The aim of this topic is to increase their skill and desire in intercession. To develop an intercession strategy for themselves and their host people and to develop in their faith and capacity to minister to others. At the end of the training, students should be able to:
• • Explain the biblical and historical evidence for the effectiveness of prayer relating to ministry.
  • Develop and lead an effective intercession time.
  • Develop a prayer strategy for yourself and your host people.
  • Display knowledge of the host people's worldview as it relates to the supernatural.
  • Be able to effectively pray for and minister to others.

Physical, Spiritual, Emotional and Psychological Survival

• The purpose of this topic is to provide students with a basis for maintaining spiritual, mental, physical and emotional health in a cross-cultural situation and on returning home. To understand what is normal and when to obtain professional assistance. To understand how to manage their time, understand financial principles and realise prayer and financial support. The student should learn to:
• • Outline the steps needed to maintain physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological well being while in a different culture.
  • Diagnose and determine, prepare and administer an appropriate remedy for basic physical illness using the book "Where there is no doctor"
  • Assess when and how to get help in dealing with your own and others spiritual, emotional, physical and psychological needs.
  • Be familiar with immunisation procedures and other disease-prevention measures.
  • Explain what 'stress' and 'culture shock' are and discuss how to minimise them.
  • Set daily, weekly, medium and long-term personal and ministry goals and objectives, explaining how to achieve and adjust them.
  • Explain the basic principles of faith and finance.
  • Present a personal budget for working with Youth With A Mission in a chosen country giving evidence of how budget figures were arrived at.
  • Keep an accurate, balanced financial record for a period of one week.
  • Out line the steps needed to raise prayer and financial support showing how to make a support raising presentation.

Strategic Planning

• The aim of this topic is to provide students with the skills to research and develop a strategic plan for working amongst a people group, city or country. Students should learn:
• • Outline the steps taken to research an unreached people.
  • Explain the aspects of analysis of research
  • Develop ministry options from research and prioritize them.
  • Explain how to develop ministry options into objectives, goals and action plans.
  • Discuss the need for regular evaluation and the process of evaluation
  • Describe how to develop an effective reporting process and discuss the need for this.

Phase 2: Language and Culture Training

Appropriate field based training will be negotiated with each student. It is anticipated that at the end of three months, each student has enough language and culture knowledge to be able to survive in the chosen culture, to know what areas of grammar they need further assistance in and have a developed process of increasing vocabulary and gaining appropriate help.

Language and culture acquisition will take place on the field. The course facilitator shall determine an appropriate process for this, but should include elements of formal training, informal training and informal training with specific outcomes.

Phase 3: Field Placement (Optional)

Appropriate field based training will be negotiated with each student. Three monthly and overall goals should be set. A report addressing these goals and other learning achievements should be made a minimum of every three months.

This phase incorporates a mentoring approach. It is expected that a monthly report is submitted by students outlining what is being learnt and any difficulties being experienced. Depending on where the student is placed, appropriate assignments would be expected. Language goals would also be negotiated during this phase.