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Training
Training of new ministries and ongoing leadership development is a vital part of our missions program. Formal training together with practical ministry experience are used extensively in a variety of settings.
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all men.Mark 16:15
International Students Sponsorship Program (ISSP)
The ISSP provides a unique cross-cultural preparation and training opportunity. Students from overseas countries are sponsored for ministry training in PNG for up to 3 years before returning to their home country or being sent as missionaries to another field.
Countries from which students have been trained include the Philipines, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Pakistan, India, USA, Australia, Indonesia, Vanuatu and Sri Lanka.
Bible Schools
Schools have been established in many overseas fields. PNG has our largest training program. Courses include Bethel Bible College (2 years), Institue of Evangelism (4 months intensive), Crusade Night Bible School and the Women's School of Ministry. All of these courses are held at Bethel Centre, Port Moresby. A number of Provincial Bible Schools (3-6 months) are conducted in rural areas throughout the nation of PNG.
The CRC has schools in Fiji (Suva), Solomon Islands (Malaita), Vanuatu (Espiritu Santo), the Philippines (Palawan & Cebu), West Papua (Jayapura, Manokwari & Merauke) and Sri Lanka (Kalkudah). Training programs have a high component of practical ministry.
World Missions Faith Training School
This school provides a full time course for 6 months, designed to educate, equip and mobilise for missions in PNG. A short term
course of 3 hours per week, is held for those unable to attend the full time course.
World Missions Faith Training School page.
Leader's Ministry Schools
These courses are conducted in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and India on a regular basis. The Schools are short term, intensive and focus on the key aspects of ministry. Pastors and leaders from many denominations attend.
CRC Missions School (Australia)
This is a new initiative launched in January 2003. The School is held each year in Adelaide and runs concurrently with the Ministry and Church Planting School. The Missions School is open to anyone interested in developing their understanding and participation in our world missions program.
Learn how to network, educate, source missions info and materials, identify, prepare, send and support CRC missionaries and projects.
Missions Education Courses
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement develops a clearer perspective of God's unchanging purpose for the world. You will discover what the Bible says about His heart for the world, be awakened about the advance of the Gospel throughout history, learn about different cultures and be challenged to be strategic in your participation in God's global plan.
Contact the national missions office for details regarding courses in your state.