preparation & orientation

Charis Training

Charis Training, run by Tony Horsfall, offers orientation training and re-entry seminars for a variety of settings and clients.
Website: www.charistraining.co.uk

Christian Vocations

Christian Vocations provide details online about various Christian and mission training courses throughout the UK.
Website: www.christianvocations.org/online/cv.nsf/Training?OpenForm

The Evangelical Training Database

The Evangelical Training Database is a searchable online database. It seeks to give information on evangelical pastoral, theological and missionary training courses in all countries, so that people everywhere can more easily find the training they need to serve the Lord. With interfaces at present are in English, Spanish and Portuguese, it comes with the technology to make it accessible in all major languages. It presents a free opportunity to evangelical institutions to make their courses more widely known.
Website: www.trainforchrist.org

UK Bible Colleges

This website is produced by the Association of Bible College Principals and provides an overview of the UK's Bible Colleges and the various courses they offer.
Website: www.ukbiblecolleges.com

UK Bible College Directory

Complete directory of British Bible Colleges and Seminaries in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Website: www.bible-college.co.uk

The UK Christian Handbook Online

The online directory has a section on training with contact details. Subscription needed to access all information.
Website: www.eden.co.uk/directory

International Missionary Training Network

Under the auspices of the WEA Missions Commission, this site provides links to training materials and publications for download in pdf format.
Website: www.theIMTN.org

Learn Direct

This site enables you to search for courses on just about any subject, some of which are conducted either by correspondence or via the Internet.
Website: www.learndirect.co.uk

Across

Across (accredited cross-cultural studies) is a division of World Horizons and Horizonte weltweit and offers degrees in Cross-Cultural Leadership accredited by the University of Wales Lampeter (UWL). They currently offer the MA programme and hope to start the BA programme soon. They can also supervise doctoral students.
Website: www.across-culture.org

All Nations Christian College, Ware, Herts.

All Nations is the largest intercultural and cross-cultural mission training college in Europe.
Undergraduate study programmes between 1 and 3 years in Biblical and Intercultural Studies (Arts specialism available) and Postgraduate opportunities in Contemporary Mission Studies as well as short-term courses (preparation, refresher & re-entry) and research degrees ensure that All Nations has something to offer whatever your training needs.
The College is situated just north of London with excellent road, rail and airport links. A community of 150 students from over 30 countries and a world class staff with a great reputation around the world ensures that studying at All Nations will take you further.
'enroute' - a 10 week intensive residential course providing a basic foundation for cross-cultural service.
Website: www.allnations.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 01920 443500

Belfast Bible College

BBC is known for its hands-on preparation for the whole variety of Christian service opportunities at home and across the world. They also have courses which combine a TEFL qualification with Biblical studies and training in mission.
Website: www.belfastbiblecollege.com
Email:
Tel: 028 9030 1551

Bible & Missionary Training Centre, North Cotes, Lincolnshire

Individuals or Familes who wish to train as missionaries can do so at the UK Bible & Missionary Training Centre, in North Cotes, Lincolnshire. Linked with New Tribes Mission.
Website: http://uk.ntm.org/train
Email:
Tel: 01472 387700

Birmingham Christian College

Courses are offered in practical and vocational training for Christian ministry. One of the core modules is on Evangelism and Cross-Cultural Mission. As well as the lecture programme, the courses offer pastoral, evangelistic and cross-cultural placements, preaching and speaking engagements, together with involvement in the prayer and practical life of the college. Full or Part-time MA degree in Mission also offered.
Website: www.bhxc.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 0121 472 0726

Capernwray Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire

Capernwray Bible School offers courses from 8 weeks to 9 months designed to equip you to be a more effective part of Christ’s body on earth through relevant, practical bible teaching and training in a relaxed, caring environment that encourages personal growth.
Capernwray Hall also offers holidays and conferences based in a beautiful country house in extensive parkland just half an hour from the Lake District. We encourage to come to Capernwray, a place ‘where God changes lives’.
Website: www.capernwray.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01524 733908

Christian International Peace Services (CHIPS)

CHIPS offer training courses in peacemaking geared towards those going to work in developing countries. These range from one-day introductory seminars and individual weekends to a series of weekends.
Website: www.chipspeace.org
Email:
Tel: 01491 577745

Christian Training

Christian Training provides training for churches and missions in all areas but particularly in helping teams work well together, developing skills of people, training other trainers and developing training resources. It takes Ephesians 4:12 as its mission "to prepare God's people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up" and does this by helping others to realise their potential in a biblical and contemporary way. They are open to conducting these courses overseas if a mission or team desires.
Website: www.christiantraining.org.uk
E-mail:
Tel: 0116 259 9325

Christian Vocations Short Term Service Workbook

CV produce the STS Workbook, a study guide on mission and short-term service.
Website: www.christianvocations.org
Email:
Tel: 01926 487755

CLC

CLC offer 'hands on' and residential training for folk considering literature work in the UK or overseas.
Website: www.clc.org.uk
Email:  
Tel: 0114 281 2136

Cornerstone Centre for Intercultural Studies, Netherlands

The main purpose of this college, linked with WEC International, is to train students for a servant ministry in a multi-cultural setting through a holistic programme of biblical, theological, missiological studies and practical ministry involvement in an international community. Training is conducted in English.
Website: www.cornerstonecollege.eu
Email:
Tel: ++ 31 485 369130 (NETHERLANDS)

Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre

The Healing Centre provides for mission partners training in all aspects of the healing ministry before going out on service. Special rates apply.
Website: www.crowhursthealing.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01424 830204

Developing Health Course

Christian Medical Fellowship run an annual residential course for health professionals, covering all aspects of medicine in developing countries. The course runs for two weeks but some participants attend selected parts of the course which are relevant to their needs. Usually in June/July.
Website: www.cmf.org.uk/internationalministries/dh.asp
Email:
Tel: 020 7234 9660

Drastic

DRASTIC has worked with the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) on the development of courses to teach both technical and business skills. Their training will qualify for their industry recognized certification. They are working with academic institutions to be able to extend the range and depth of qualification they can offer, and to extend the recognition of qualifications.
The main curriculum subjects are:

• VSAT system design, installation and maintenance.
• Wireless network system design, installation and maintenance.
• Power management (generation, storage, voltage stabilization, lightning protection, etc.)
• Business management for telecommunications enterprises
  

Website: www.drasticom.org/training.htm
Email:
Tel: 0208 432 6097

Elam College, Godalming, Surrey

To fulfil the need for training Christians from the Iran region, Elam Ministries established Elam College – the only Persian speaking residential Bible College in the world. The College provides a two or three year high level, intensive training program with an objective of producing anointed, thinking, servants.
Website: www.elam.com/articles/Training

Ellel Ministries

Ellel offer various courses as preparation for ministry including the NETS programme that is aimed at those involved in mission.
Website: www.ellelministries.org
Email:
Tel: 01524 751651

European Training Programme (ETP)

The European Training Programme (ETP) offers training designed to help cross-cultural workers maximise their potential, wherever they are working around the world. All ETP courses are built upon SIL International's unrivalled expertise and experience in over 1,000 minority languages. The majority of their course staff are experienced cross-cultural workers themselves, so they understand first hand what you are going to face once you arrive overseas. ETP offers training in three languages: English, French and German and in three locations. So whatever your language and culture, they have a situation which will match your needs. Modular courses in UK, France & Germany.
Website: www.eurotp.org
Email:
Tel: 01494 682209

Facing the Challenge

'Facing the Challenge' is an all-new course to train Christians to understand our times and respond to them effectively and Biblically. It can be used in pre-training new missionaries before they go out, especially those who are going to work in a 'western' or westernised situation, e.g. church-planting almost anywhere in Europe, or student work on a campus just about anywhere in the world.
Website: www.facingthechallenge.org

International Christian College (ICC)

ICC is a Scottish based, interdenominational, evangelical theological college offering a broad range of flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Their aim is to provide well-rounded training for a wide range of Christian ministries in the modern world, including: Youthwork, Cross-cultural Mission, Urban Ministry and Mission, Preaching & Pastoral Care.
Website: www.icc.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 0141 552 4040

IFES/UCCF Students Abroad Link-up Scheme

This scheme is to help Christian students going abroad on placement or study get linked up with local Christians or other British and Irish CU students in the locality. A conference called 'Ambassadors for Christ' is also run each September for Christian students who will be spending time abroad as part of their course.
Email:

International Bible Training Institute

The I.B.T.I was started just after the 2nd World War by Fred Squire, a man given vision by God in order to train young men and women to be better equipped to respond to the needs of their various countries. Although the years have passed, people in every nation still face huge needs; spiritual, physical, social and personal. We still exist to train nationals to work, primarily, amongst their own people.
Website: www.ibti.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01444 233173

International Mission Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham

BMS World Mission training centre offers you the chance to study alongside those who have been accepted for service with BMS World Mission. The two term course (Sept. to May) includes modules on biblical studies & doctrine, crossing cultures, mission, spirituality and personal growth. One term and one week courses are also offered.
Website: www.bmsworldmission.org
Email:
Tel: 0121 683 7950

International Training Network, Bournemouth

International Training Network provides training in English teaching (TEFL/TESOL) for Christians with a heart for mission. We run a range of face-to-face and online courses including a five-week intensive course in Bournemouth leading to the internationally-recognised Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL. Online courses take place on a learning zone where participants interact with one another, watch video clips and carry out a variety of tasks and activities. Courses include teaching on how to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally.
Website: www.itnuk.com
Email:
Tel: 01202 475956

Kwintessential Language and Culture Specialists

Kwintessential are a UK based Christian owned company who provide information and services to the international business community on cross-cultural issues and translation. Their site has a country profiles directory including over 40 countries. Each of these has a very interesting 'etiquette' section. The site also includes several cultural awareness quizzes. They are ISO:9001 accredited and have many years of experience. Discount for fellow Christian companies.
Website: www.kwintessential.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01460 279900

London School of Theology (formerly London Bible College), Northwood, London

LST offers a variety of courses from residential to distance learning courses of which missions is an important part.
Website: www.lst.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 01923 456000

Mattersey Hall, nr. Doncaster

Mattersey Hall have various mission options on their courses included a MA in Mission.
Website: www.matterseyhall.com
Email:
Tel: 01777 817663

Mission in Mind

Barnabas Outreach Trust are available to assist groups as they prepare for their own overseas mission trips. Their “Mission in Mind” programme of teaching and training helps people of all ages to prepare for the mission field and can be adapted according to the needs of individual groups.
Website: www.barnabasuk.org
Email:
Tel: 020 8394 2858

Moorlands College

Moorlands specialises in the transformation and equipping of people, passionate about Jesus, to impact the church and the world.  Cross-cultural studies is one of the major options of the BA programme.  Personalised programmes, below degree level, can take on a strong cross-cultural flavour.  There is also a part-time MA programme in Applied Theology, where students can specialise in Christian Leadership or Family, Youth and Community Work.
Website: www.moorlands.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 01425 674500

The Missionary Training Service

MTS provide training courses and materials for preparing missionaries and tentmakers in church planting, pastoring house churches, training new pastors, unreached people group research and advocacy, missionary team work, cross-cultural evangelism, learning another language, developing an effective sending church, developing a tentmaking strategy. Courses include:
Missions and Cross-Cultural Discipleship Correspondence course.
Effective Missionary Team Work and Interpersonal Skills Correspondence course.
Website: www.missionarytraining.org
Email:
Tel: 020 7932 0728

Nazarene Theological College, Manchester

Various courses are offered including a 1 year MA in Mission Studies (Global/Urban Mission).
Website: www.nazarene.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 0161 445 3063

The Next Mile

This US developed curriculum offers practical tools to enable leaders to plan, conduct and follow-through with short-term mission trips for long-term impact.
Website: www.thenextmile.org

Oak Hill College, Southgate

In Sept 2006, Oak Hill launched a new programme in Theology and World Mission. Their aim is to help students develop a theology of mission from the scriptures and then apply what is learnt cross-culturally, both in the UK and beyond. The qualifications on offer include: DipHE (2 years), BA(Hons) (3 years) and MTh (4 years).
Website: www.oakhill.ac.uk
Tel: 020 8449 0467

Operation Mobilisation 'Member Care Courses'

These courses are aimed at training leaders and those involved in Pastoral / Member Care and in Personnel, in the theory and practice of Member care within a rapidly changing global missions context. The Member Care course uses a combination of formal and experiential training methods, including didactic teaching, seminars, case studies, role play, personal study. Email for details of next course.
Email:
Tel: 01228 615120

The Outdoor Experience

The Outdoor Experience runs teambuilding and leadership courses for all types of people and groups. Focusing on the objectives of the organisation, they utilise the outdoor and indoor environments as a medium for learning.
Website: www.outdoorex.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01234 764100

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a dynamic twelve lesson course which will introduce you to God’s incredible purposes for all nations, and how you can find your part in his plans. Courses are taking place throughout the UK and it can also be conducted completely online.
Website: www.perspectivesuk.com
Email:

'Preparing Families for Life Overseas', Redcliffe College, Gloucester

This day workshop has teaching and activities for both adults and children to help ensure the whole family adapts and thrives in another culture.
Website: www.redcliffe.org

Preparing for a Short-term Mission Trip

This webpage has some good advice for those preparing for or going on a short-term mission trip.
Website: http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/short.htm

Radio Worldwide, Leeds, Yorkshire

Foundation Radio Courses for Christians.
Radio Worldwide offers Christians practical experience in professional broadcasting, from a Christian perspective. Each year two Foundation Courses, each with its own emphasis, are available for Christians wishing to get involved in radio. Two week summer course in July and one week winter course in Dec. Email for next course.
Website: www.radioworldwide.org
Email:
Tel: 0113  282  2291

Revival Fires School of Mission, Dudley, W. Midlands

This school offers a short term training school including Cross cultural studies, ministry team training and practical experience in healing and revival. The training is followed by mission placements in either Europe or India.
Website: www.revivalfires.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01384 239943

Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies, Birmingham

The Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies enables people to discover their place in God's mission through a variety of specialist training and study courses.
Website: www.queens.ac.uk/mission

St. John's College, Nottingham

St. John's offer some distance learning courses through their extension studies programme including: 'The World Christian' - exploring the new issues surrounding world mission, and 'Entering Another's World' - a course for those moving across cultures.
Website: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Email:
Tel: 0115 925 1114

Transform Network, South London

Cross-cultural training course in South London on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays over a six month period (Jan to July). It is not just for people thinking about overseas work, but for anyone who wants to understand more about cross-cultural issues wherever they live and work.
Website: www.transformnetwork.org.uk/training
Email:
Tel: 020 8676 3853

Trinity College, Bristol

Trinity is offering an MA in Mission Studies from September 09 with Units in Christian-Muslim relations, Mission in a Global Context, Mission and Development, Mission and Anglicanism, Christianity and Global Issues. Contact John Corrie, Tutor in Mission, for further details.
Website: www.trinity-bris.ac.uk
Tel: 0117 968 2803

Viva Network

The Viva Network website lists training courses on 'children at risk' world-wide.
Website: www.viva.org
Email:
Tel: 01865 811660

Wales Evangelical School of Theology (WEST)

WEST (previously the Evangelical Theological College of Wales) has full-time courses offered on campus and by distance learning including a 3 year BA (Hons), 2 year diploma and 1 year certificate. Part-time study can be spread over a maximum of 9 years. A 'Missions track' is an option on undergraduate courses and postgraduate studies in mission are also available.
Website: www.west.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01656 645411

WEA Training Resources

This website has a number of books and other helps for those involved in missionary training or those going into mission. A CD copy of resources can also be requested.
Website: www.wearesources.org

Working Your Way to the Nations

Working Your Way to the Nations is a twelve unit distance learning course done over four months, that provides a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed as an international Christian witness.
Website: www.mywaytothenations.com

World Mission Consultancy

WMC can help your church plan and implement your world mission involvement. From selecting a mission cause or project to supporting people as they work overseas, this service puts a broad range of knowledge and expertise at the disposal of your church. WMC can also offer bespoke mission training for individuals and teams for cross-cultural preparation through to re-entry.
Website: www.worldmission.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 0845 257 6315

YWAM Scotland Training

Youth with a Mission Scotland run various programmes designed to prepare Christians for mission work in the UK and overseas.
Website: www.ywamscotland.org

World Changer DTS - Mission training
The World Changer DTS (Discipleship Training School) is a five month course designed to deepen your personal relationship with God and equip you with the tools necessary to share His love in both Western and Frontier settings.  It is the introductory course for full time service in Youth With A Mission as well as a university credit course through YWAM's University of the Nations. The World Changer DTS is run at the Seamill Centre in Scotland, 45 minutes outside of Glasgow. YWAM Seamill also run various courses that build on the DTS.
Website: www.ywamseamill.org
Email:
Tel: 01294 829400