Kingdom Foundations
Equipping you for missionary service
We’re here to help you grow and develop as a new missionary.
In Kingdom Foundations you and your cohorts will:
• Explore your identity in Christ
• Experience community while you prepare for the field
• Be equipped for the mission to which God has called you
• Gain a solid understanding of the community of MTW
• Be encouraged to practice the habits that are fundamental to your role
We’re here to help you grow and develop as a new missionary.
In Kingdom Foundations you and your cohorts will:
• Explore your identity in Christ
• Experience community while you prepare for the field
• Be equipped for the mission to which God has called you
• Gain a solid understanding of the community of MTW
• Be encouraged to practice the habits that are fundamental to your role
This Journey Includes Four Components:
Orientation
A five-day training at the MTW office in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where you will hear from MTW’s leadership, consider the importance of the gospel and your identity in Christ, and learn about and practice kingdom prayer. You will also be introduced to the support-raising process, meet your Ministry Partner Development coach, be onboarded through HR, and meet your cohort.
Cohort Journey
A 10-month journey of growth and development, encouragement, accountability, and camaraderie leading all the way to departure for the field. You will meet virtually every other week with five to eight other missionaries in training, plus a cohort leader. Between each meeting, the leader will assign a maximum of two hours of coursework. Meetings will include time for debrief, discussion of the coursework, prayer, and mutual support in your journey into missionary life. Click below to view course topics.
Cohort Topics to be Covered
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Spiritual Practices Prayer Identity in Christ Gospel of the Kingdom
CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS
Connecting with Your Sending Body The Church Next Ministry Church Planting Introduction
MTW THEOLOGY
MTW Mission, Vision, Values, and Norms
CROSS-CULTURAL TRAINING
Cultural Intelligence Cultural Measures Cultural Analysis Cross-Cultural Conflict Culture Shock Intercultural Competency
HEALTHY CHRISTIAN LIVING
Loving and Valuing One Another Self-Care Sexuality Child Protection Safeguarding
MINISTRY SKILLS
Knowing and Speaking the Gospel Team Dynamics Language Acquisition Using Your MBTI Roles and Responsibilities Peace Pursuit
Ministry Partner Development
During your cohort journey you will meet with a skilled support-raising training coach who will help you set goals and evaluate your progress. These meetings, including the frequency and topics covered, are individualized according to your needs and are held as often as you want.
Pre-field Training
One week in person event designed to teach cross-cultural knowledge and skills, followed by training in your field context. Only attended once you reach 80% support.
Fully Prepared
At MTW, we are committed to ensuring that every missionary who departs for the field does so with the support, training, and prayer they need for effective ministry.
We will support you from the beginning of your ministry all the way through to retirement. Through God’s provision and these programs, MTW missionaries are prepared to be His light in a dark world.
Fully Prepared
At MTW, we are committed to ensuring that every missionary who departs for the field does so with the support, training, and prayer they need for effective ministry.
We will support you from the beginning of your ministry all the way through to retirement. Through God’s provision and these programs, MTW missionaries are prepared to be His light in a dark world.