Courses
KAIROS COURSES
Great to get your church or missions group to do to get inspired and fired up.
Contact: Peter McDougall, Australian/NZ National Co-ordinator Email: nz@kairoscourse.org
or Second Wind Network Email: admin@secondwind.net.au
For more information about Kairos Courses go to the Website: www.kairoscourse.org
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
A 12 week course to raise missions awareness, developing a clearer perspective of God’s Global Mission in the world today. Available world wide.
(Many Bible Colleges run this as part of their curriculum.)
Contact: Warwick & Jessica Coghlan, Australian Coordinators (02) 4754 1143
Email: national@perspectives.org.au
Web: www.perspectives.org.au
Bible College Courses
Many but not all mission agencies require some formal bible college training. For a complete listing of colleges, denominational, non-denominational and those associated with specific mission agencies, go to www.whichchristian.com.au and follow the link to colleges.
MISSION SURGE – A ministry of International Teams
Facilitating and training churches to run short term mission trips well. If your church is planning a team contacting ITeams would be a great step to make sure all your team gets the most out of the experience – they will coach your leaders and ensure that your own church agenda is top priority.
ITeams focuses on ministry to the marginalised such as refugees, ethnic minorities, and economically disadvantaged, in 50 countries.
Contact International Teams for more details. Email australia@iteams.org Ph (02) 9890 2244
WYCLIFFE TRAINING EVENTS
PROBE: A week (5 days)of hands-on experience investigating what is involved in cross-cultural ministry and Bible translation.
XPLORE TRANSLATION: A SINGLE DAY of hands-on experience investigating culture and Bible translation
Contact Wycliffe website/Local or Wycliffe website/News -Events for more details and to register.
STINT (Short Term Intercultural Nationwide Training)
Is your church involved Short Term Mission Trips? This is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss. Anyone leading a mission trip should do the STINT course before they go. This will not only ensure your team travels safer, but it will make their trip more meaningful for the team and also for the people they minister to.
Check out the web site for more information. Global Training Ministries www.globaltraining.org.au
Contact: Kev Hovey, Director info@globaltraining.org.au
Missions Interlink Courses
MIST (Preparation for Short-term Mission) Learn more about the challenges of living and working as a short-termer in a cross-cultural setting
4 day weekend workshop Cost $225 per person
Email Missions Interlink , telephone (03) 9890 0644 or go to the MIST website
MILL(Maximum Impact Language Learning) Essential language training for cross-cultural workers
5 day intensive workshop Cost $250 per person
For more information, contact Cathy or go to the MILL Website
Transition Training (Preparation for living & working in another culture) Courses are normally held in Melbourne January and June/July each year.
Contact Carol Langsford by phone 03 9819 4944 or email for more information. See the Transition Training website for more details.
INTERCULTURAL TRAINING ASSOCIATES – TESOL Training for Missions
ITA are based in Brisbane but also run TESOL Courses in Melbourne, Sydney, and Nth Qld. A team of qualified trainers has experience in both TESOL and working cross-culturally. Their courses were developed out of a desire to incorporate best practice in the TESOL industry whilst fostering ministry. Their courses are all government accredited as Certificate IV level.
Go to their website for more information – www.interculturaltraining.com.au
Email Kim or Juanita admin@interculturaltraining.com.au
Melbourne Contact: Email Margaret Borneman or ring her on (03)97122701