None of us are culture-free. We live in a particular culture in a particular time. The gospel is the answer to the primary need of every person in every culture. However, how do we live and communicate the truth of the gospel in the specific culture that we are living? In this module you will […]

For the security of those contributing to the course (some of whom are working in nations where sensitivity is required), it is necessary to apply for this (free) course. We will aim to reply to your application within 2 weeks.

The phrase goes, unless you know the questions that people are asking you cannot answer them. When entering a new culture, there will be different ways of viewing the world and different key questions that people are asking in order to make sense of the world. In this module we will explore worldview and key grids that many people interpret the world through. We’ll look at honour and shame, the importance of reciprocal relationships and the importance of narrative and story telling. 

It was Benjamin Franklin who said that, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This is true when considering moving overseas: it is essential to prepare. The Importance of Preparation modules help you think about some of the key things to consider as you prepare to move overseas. These modules are less theologically […]

For the security of those contributing to the course (some of whom are working in nations where sensitivity is required), it is necessary to apply for this (free) course. We will aim to reply to your application within 2 weeks.

When you became a follower of Jesus, God drew you into his global mission. God’s passion is for his glory to fill the earth as the waters cover the sea and for the gospel to reach all peoples. God chooses ordinary men and women and calls them to partner in this mission. In this module we’ll look at calling in scripture, how to know if God is calling you, key aspects of calling and how calling develops, as well as hearing testimonies of how others who are now serving overseas were called by God.

What is the biblical basis and priority of mission? In this module we’ll look at how scripture itself ignites the flame for mission and gives a mandate for the gospel to reach the ends of the earth. Scripture does not give an exact blueprint of how cross-cultural mission is to take place. There will always […]