Missionary Training School

Five-Month Intensive Program

We prepare individuals with the head (knowledge), heart (character), and hands (practical experience) to make them effective in cross-cultural ministry locally or overseas.

We have already trained over 500 missionaries. Are you ready?

Learn More: Missionary Training Philosophy

What Does the Training Involve?

HEAD

~20 hours of learning labs each week including videos, Bible studies, activities, and case studies on relevant topics facilitated by our training staff with decades of missions experience
Socratic, discussion-based learning where you "learn how to think, not what to think"
~5 hours of independent reading and reflection assignments
College Credit available

HEART

Personal discipleship and mentoring with our long-term staff members
Weekly accountability groups to process and apply what you learn in the classroom
Spiritual formation, habits, and disciplines lived out in the context of loving community
Corporate prayer and worship

HANDS

12-15 hours of cross-cultural ministry each week serving among refugees and international students
Serve alongside long-term cross-cultural workers and missionaries that have decades of experience
Practice evangelism and disciple-making styles in a very multi-ethnic setting
Partner and walk alongside with international brothers and sisters as well as ethnic churches

“In just a few weeks, God has opened my eyes to the world around me and given me a renewed heart for others.” – Read more from a student’s perspective

Program Overview:

Experience authentic Christian community sharing life and doing ministry together while serving among unreached people groups.
Live in Clarkston (Atlanta), a refugee resettlement city in the state of Georgia, often called "the most diverse square mile in America"!
Get mentored and coached by veteran missionaries who have spent decades serving Jesus overseas and in cross-cultural contexts.
Pursue our Missionary Training School "Specializations", including our Agriculture Program, Business as Mission (BAM), and an Intercultural Studies Degree program. These opportunities provide certifications and may open doors in creative access countries.

Learn More: MTS Curriculum

What Does the Training Involve?

Head

20 hours of class each week discussing relevant topics, facilitated by our training staff
Reading and homework assignments due weekly
College Credit available upon qualification*

Heart

Personal discipleship time with a staff discipler
Weekly accountability groups
Spiritual formation emphasis

Hands

12-15 hours of cross-cultural ministry each week
Ministry alongside experienced long-term workers
Applying disciple-making techniques in a multi-ethnic setting
Partnering with international brothers and sisters

* There is an additional $850 tuition cost if doing the training for college credit. Upon acceptance to MTS, there are additional steps required to qualify for college credit.

“In just a few weeks, God has opened my eyes to the world around me and given me a renewed heart for others.” – Read more from a student’s perspective

Who Should Attend MTS?

A high school or college graduate looking to be mentored by experienced cross-cultural workers before going into missions.
A young professional and/or married couple wanting to take the next step toward the missions vision God has given you.
A missionary who has been on the field and realized better preparation was needed, or just want ongoing professional development.
An experienced missionary or retiree offering your wisdom and experience to disciple the next generation.

Don’t let the term "school" and "student" turn you away! We have designed our training using adult-learning methods that involve in-depth classroom discussions and provide space for individuals to grapple with every aspect of missionary life. This accompanies scheduled mentoring from practitioners and relevant on-the-job training.

91% of our alumni on the mission field recommend this program. Read the report!