Re-Mission Prospectus - New Tribes Mission Australia

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re-mission prospectus

table of contents

4 introduction - learning the lifestyle for missional equipping

5 re-mission 5 re-mission distinctives 5 re-mission core perspectives 5 year 1 purpose statement 5 year 2 purpose statement 6 year 1 and 2 comparisons at a glance 7 re-mission core components year 1 and 2 8 re-mission core content year 1 and year 2

10 training track options 10 one year (option 1) 10 two year with a gap (option 2) 10 two year cross-cultural missions (option 3)

12 general course information for year 1 and year 2

12 re-mission course dates 2010 and 2011

12 re-mission schedule

13 re-mission assessment 13 competency continuum measures 13 learner focused assessment

13 re-mission facilitator/ mentor trainers

14 location

14 residential rentals provided for course participants

15 factors for community life and learning 15 family life and training 15 caring for the needs of others 15 property maintenance 15 camping and recreation

16 re-mission fees

17 non-accredited course

17 equipment recommendations

18 re-mission application procedure 18 year 1 18 year 2

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Sociologists have a theory of the looking-glass self: you become what the most important person in your life (wife, father, boss, etc.) thinks you are. How would my life change if I truly believed the Bible’s astounding words about God’s love for me,

if I looked in the mirror and saw what God sees?What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey

introductionlearning the lifestyle for missional equippingIt’s a dangerous business, going out of your door. You step into the Road, and if you don’ t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to.Bilbo Baggins from The Lord Of The Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien

Overthepast60plusyears, New Tribes Mission has acquired a wealth of experience in presenting the Gospel, and planting churches among a diversity of people groups and cultural contexts throughout the world. As a result, we have developed some key principles, strategies and tools for the effective communication of the Gospel.

Having seen churches grow to maturity through strong Biblical foundations and the use of discipleship principles, New Tribes Mission desires that Christians, wherever they are, be equipped to communicate God’s love and truth. It is our hope that Christians everywhere will be moved to partner with God’s people to see His purposes in Christ achieved.

For many believers, the challenge to reach others for Christ is a daunting task. New Tribes Mission has developed clear strategies based around some very core questions that provide a framework for answering this challenge in any context.

Who are you? Being who you are.Understanding identity is key to exploring issues within your own context and culture or worldview. And understanding your identity in Christ is the starting point for ministry.

Where are you? Being a listener and observer who seeks to understand.Learning to become a student of culture and worldview in order to be an effective communicator and relater.

What do you need to know? Being a living messenger. Becoming a student of the Gospel, learning strategies for communicating the Gospel and living an authentic lifestyle out of a biblical worldview.

How do God’s people grow? Being willing to build God’s community.Learning to partner with God as He connects people and sees them grow towards maturity.

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re-missionre-mission distinctivesWithin the learning community the course will be:

• Biblically based• Learner motivated• Relational• Culturally relevant• Knowledge to understanding• Application focused

re-mission core perspectivesThe platforms for all learning and life activity within the community will be based on:

- God’s Word as the foundation for truth and life - Identity as grounded in an understanding of ‘Who I am in Christ’ - Lifestyle as impacted by God – holistic - Discipleship as the activity of serving God

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NEWTRIBESMISSION is offering two distinct single year training courses to equip believers for effective missional ministries wherever they seek to serve the Lord. The first year is an effective stand-alone course for believers who seek to have a missional ministry within their own current context, while the second year is more specifically geared for those who seek the skills and understanding required to live and minister in a cross-lingual cultural setting.

year 1 purpose statementNTM seeks to train believers, as part of their local church, to intentionally live a missional lifestyle within their local cultural context, equipping them with the skills and tools for evangelism, discipleship and church growth.

year 2 purpose statementNTM seeks to train believers, as sent by their local church, to intentionally live a missional lifestyle in a cross-cultural context, equipping them with linguistic and cultural analysis skills and effective strategies for evangelism, discipleship and church planting.

Of one hundred men, one will read the Bible; the ninety-nine will read the Christian.Dwight L. Moody

first year second yearstyle of course

Full time residential-living in a learning community

Full time residential-living in a learning community

focusLiving a Gospel centred lifestyle in current culture context

Living a Gospel centred lifestyle in another culture

core content

• Foundational teaching part 1• Spiritual formation• Evangelism/ discipleship tools• Church growth strategies• Life, relationships and communication

skills• Worldview and culture evaluation

strategies• Missions exposure

(Plus other relevant components)

• Foundational teaching part 2• Culture and language acquisition skills• Teamwork and leadership skills• Mature church model• Applied living techniques for cross-

cultural settings

(Plus other relevant components)

entryrequirements

• Committed Christian• Recommended by church• Demonstrating and desiring maturity in

all aspects of life• Competency in English, written and

spoken• Successful completion of application

process* (see page18)

• Maturing Christian• Recommended by church• Completed first year• Invited by NTM• Personal awareness of readiness• Successful completion of application

process* (see page 18)

posssibleoutcomes

• Living more intentionally from a Christian worldview

• Greater effectiveness in current church ministry

• Greater effectiveness in engaging unsaved for Christ

• Missional awareness and understanding

• Committed to ongoing maturity in Christ• Committed to a missional ministry with

NTM or other organisations• Prepare to transition to e2 Equipping

Track on selected field with NTM

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year 1 and 2 comparisons at a glance

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Personal goals may be gleaned from the teaching sessions, worship times, or in any interactions with God’s Word and may involve dealing with personal spiritual growth issues, relational issues and character formation.

Community goals will involve outreach to the local area and non-churched people and may mean joining a local sporting or activity group, or attending a course to intentionally interact with unsaved people in a meaningful, relational way.

Church goals are linked to the exploration of your part as a member of the body of Christ; your willingness to learn how to minister effectively and practically to fellow course attendees, missional facilitators, home church, local church and other Christians according to your God given gifting and capacity.

re-mission core components year 1 and 2Mentoring and the personal learning cycle

It’s about taking responsibility for your growth as part of the body of Christ.

Learning will take place within relationships, from person to person, in group learning contexts, within mentoring contexts, formally, informally, intentionally and incidentally. God is in charge after all.

All community members will be working together, setting goals for growth in each of the functional areas of life outlined below:

Ghandi..remarked that if only Christians would live according to their belief in the teachings of Jesus, everyone would become a Christian.Willard and Simpson, Revolution of Character p76

‘Every aspect of life is an opportunity to live God’s way’.

first yearWord of God • Foundational teaching part 1

Identity

• Spiritual formation• Spiritual disciplines• Bible study methods• Relationship to God

Lifestyle

• Relationship skilling• Communication• Peacemaking• Teamwork• Leadership• Personality/ learning styles

Discipleship

• Worldview and culture evaluation strategies

• Missional lifestyle• Discipleship tools• Worldview systems• Introduction to church growth• Overseas mission exposure trip*

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re-mission core content year 1 and year 2

*OverseasmissionexposuretripCourse attendees who have not recently been on an NTM Mission Trip will be required to participate in an overseas mission’s exposure trip as part of the requirement of the course. The trip will provide opportunity to observe missionaries applying key missional strategies in other cultural contexts.

second year

Word of God• Foundational teaching part 2• NTM distinctives

Identity

• Spiritual formation• Spiritual disciplines• Bible study methods/ exegesis• Being part of ‘The Body’

Lifestyle

• Culture and language acquisition, Lifestyle foundations and principles

• Relationships• Cross-cultural transitional issues• Partnership development• First Aid/ health• Contingency/ safety• Practical living skills

Discipleship

• Culture and language acquisition, Tools and techniques

• Church planting strategies• Mature church principles• Worldview systems/ animism etc• Introduction to literacy• Introduction to translation

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You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you. It is easy to say you believe a rope to be strong and sound as long as you are merely using it to cord a box. But suppose you had to hang by that rope over a precipice. Wouldn’ t you then first discover how much you really trusted it? ...Only a real risk tests the reality of a belief.

A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis

home churchand community

re-missionyear oneyouyou

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year twohome churchinternship 1-4 yrs max

you re-missionyear one

re-missionyear two

serving in cross-cultural ministry

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training track optionsParticipants have three tracks to choose from, depending on their current circumstances and future ministry goals.

New Tribes Mission desires to assist believers develop a missional lifestyle and to learn the skills required to become effective observers of culture and communicators of the Gospel wherever God positions them. For some it will be in the workplace, within the community of residence, or for others it will be in an overseas context as part of a work/ ministry commitment. The skills imparted are valuable for any context of life believers may encounter.

This option is helpful for those who need more time to consider, in partnership with their church, if cross-cultural missionary work is for them and their family. For some it may mean further training, completion of other courses, or opportunitytoallowthechurchtoobservegrowthandcommitmenttoservingtheLord,priortorepresentingthechurchinanoverseasministry.

(option2) two year with a gap

This option is particularly suited to believers who seek to be equipped to evangelise and disciple new believers as part of the work of their local church. Year 1 requires no pre-Bible training and equipsbelieverstoreturntotheirchurchesandlocalareas with the skills required to evangelise, disciple and grow church communities in a relevant and effective manner.

(option1) one year

This third track is suited for mature believers who may have previously completed some Bible training and already have their church’s support in becoming involved in the career of cross-cultural missionary work with NTM or another missional ministry. Year 2 requires successful completion of Year 1 in order to qualify for entry and offers more specialisedtrainingforthosewhointendtoworkincross-culturalsettingseitherwithinAustraliaoranothercountry. (See entry requirements in year 2 comparisons at a glance chart on page 6)

(option3) two year cross-cultural missions

re-missionyear two

serving in ministryoverseas

serving in cross-cultural ministry

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“Sometimes you don’ t know what you don’ t know until you’re doing

ministry – and then you’re more teachable

than ever.” Mark Driscoll

This option is helpful for those who need more time to consider, in partnership with their church, if cross-cultural missionary work is for them and their family. For some it may mean further training, completion of other courses, or opportunitytoallowthechurchtoobservegrowthandcommitmenttoservingtheLord,priortorepresentingthechurchinanoverseasministry.

This option is particularly suited to believers who seek to be equipped to evangelise and disciple new believers as part of the work of their local church. Year 1 requires no pre-Bible training and equipsbelieverstoreturntotheirchurchesandlocalareas with the skills required to evangelise, disciple and grow church communities in a relevant and effective manner.

This third track is suited for mature believers who may have previously completed some Bible training and already have their church’s support in becoming involved in the career of cross-cultural missionary work with NTM or another missional ministry. Year 2 requires successful completion of Year 1 in order to qualify for entry and offers more specialisedtrainingforthosewhointendtoworkincross-culturalsettingseitherwithinAustraliaoranothercountry. (See entry requirements in year 2 comparisons at a glance chart on page 6)

2010 2011start date end date start date end date

term 1 Wednesday27 January

Thursday1 April

Friday28 January

Friday8 April

term 2 Monday19 April

Friday2 July

Tuesday26 April

Friday1 July

term 3 Monday19 July

Friday24 September

Monday18 July

Friday23 September

term 4 Monday11 October

Friday26 November

Monday10 October

Friday25 November

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The daily and weekly schedule will always allow room for change and the meeting of particular needs of the year group, but will predominantly be shaped around three key areas:

• Shared worship, teaching, learning and living• Mentoring and Personal Learning Cycle goals• Local church and community participation

Facilitators will outline term, weekly and daily schedules during orientation at the commencement of the training.

general course informationfor year 1 and year 2• Each course is 10 months in duration, and is full-time residential• January intake – November graduation• Students may arrive mid-January to settle in to accommodation• Four terms (following NSW school term dates)• Term breaks- personal activities and recreation based around Personal Learning

Cycle goals (See page 7)

• Open to all believers who successfully complete the application process• Courses are suitable for singles, couples and families from all walks of life, ages

and stages

2010 and 2011 re-mission dates

re-mission schedule

Every moment of every day belongs to the Lord.Becoming effective stewards of God’s gift of time in community.

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A missional lifestyle is caught more than taught - hence you’ll find your trainers are people committed to serving the Lord in every aspect and season of life. The trainers come from a wide variety of life experience and ministry backgrounds, serving the Lord with a missional mindset wherever they have been living, overseas or locally.

While the course will be facilitated by up to four trainers per year group, there will be other itinerant specialists and community members called upon as required to input into the learning experiences.

re-mission assessmentcompetency continuum measuresHumbly submitting to one another in loving community.Ministry is about who you are and whose you are even more than what you can do.

A continuum style of assessment will be applied as appropriate to all aspects of the equipping process. Placing oneself on a continuum of learning implies that we are on a journey of growth, and that the destination is yet to be achieved, but progress is being made.

The course participant, mentor/ equipper, peers and appropriate others will be involved in the dialogue and determination of growth and maturity in character and spiritual formation.

Competency in the area of specific skill sets will be determined by the trainers as appropriate in dialogue with the student.

learner focused assessmentParticipants are to utilise the support and accountability structure in the mentoring relationship in order to establish personal goals for growth. These goals are to be observable, measurable and achievable and will form part of the assessment regimen.

Course participants are encouraged to develop “a sober estimate of themselves,” and be willing to humbly submit to wise counsel, encouragement and exhortation as required during the training by others who live with them in community.

Developing personal reflection tools to enhance self-examination of attitudes and actions is a vital component of the course to ensure ongoing growth and lifelong learning.

There is a lack of missiologists. A missiologist evaluates the culture and uses discernment to find the idols, “so missionaries can be employed and churches can be missional” . “Theologians defend the truth of the Gospel and missiologists, then take it to the streets.” Mark Driscoll

One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons.Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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New Tribes Mission’s training facility is located on the beautiful mid-north coast of New South Wales in Lakewood just outside of Laurieton town which is 35 km south of Port Macquarie. It is 400 km north of Sydney and 540 km south of Brisbane.

Lakewood is surrounded by many magnificent beaches and lush hinterland with a climate that is moderate all year round.

The town is scenically located at the base of North Brother Mountain, near the mouth of the Camden Haven River. The NTM property and facilities are situated on the slopes of the mountain overlooking Queen’s Lake.

location

residential rentals provided for studentsComfortable and moderately priced accommodation is provided for singles, couples and families on the NTM property for the duration of the training.

Accommodation can be offered fully furnished, if you require, to assist you in the process of relocating to the area.

Some shorter term accommodation is occasionally available for visiting families and friends, again at a moderate price.

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factors for community life and learningCreating a community environment for effective learning to take place will involve course attendees and facilitators living and learning together as part of a team. The course requires full attendance and participation in all aspects of community life and learning.

family life and trainingIt is never family verses ministry. Family ministers together.

We require both partners to be as fully involved in the course and learning community as is possible. For families with children this will entail prayerful consideration, consultation and communication as you work together with facilitators to ensure that both partners can be involved in the course. There are a range of options with a children’s room and play area beside the classroom. There are local childcare facilities available for families to access, local schools and a Christian school in nearby Port Macquarie. Should you have other requirements and considerations, please explore options with the course facilitators prior to commencing training. Working together as part of community factoring in the needs of family will be part of the learning process for you.

caring for the needs of othersCare, cooperation and communication are the responsibility of each person who participates in the learning community. Rules tend to increase when relationships are not the focus. While duty of care, contingency and OH&S requirements will be outlined, as a Christian community the principles of Ephesians 4 are to be upheld by all. The campus is a smoke- and illicit drug- free facility and individuals are urged to maintain balance and integrity in the manner in which they live out their freedom in Christ.

property maintenanceThere will be regular workdays and times where all members of the community will care for the property and engage in other practical projects. People are required to maintain the inside and outside of their own accommodation while living here on the property.

camping and recreationThere will be opportunities for occasional camping, hiking and other outdoor learning experiences as part of the training and life of the community. Please feel free to bring camping, sporting and other recreation items that you may find a use for while living in this area and attending the course.

The Mid-North Coast area is noted for its fishing, boating, surfing and outdoor lifestyle and recreational opportunities. Sporting facilities are within a convenient distance from the training facility.

“G. K. Chesterton correctly remarked that the problem with Christianity is not that it has been tried and found wanting but that it has been found difficult and left untried.”Ravi Zacharias

*subject to change

first year application fee $75.00 pp

course fee $3,500.00 pp*

rent $175.00 pw*

bond $250.00

utlities varies on useage

phone connection/ use

required texts TBA

mission trip exposure trip $2,500.00 approx*

second year application fee $75.00 pp

course fee $3,500.00 pp*

rent $175.00 pw*

bond $250.00

utlities varies on useage

phone connection/ use

required texts TBA

first aid course TBA

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These figures are current as of January 2009 and are in Australian dollars

re-mission fees(subject to change)

other requirements (year 1)You will also be required to have a current passport. Families will require passports for all their children as well.

other requirements (year 2)There will be other study options such as a Solar Course and other Practical Skilling Courses that will be made available to those requiring them. There may be additional costs for these.

refund process• Non-arrival of applicant will receive full refund of course fees • Non-completion of course: Refund of 50% of the balance of the course fees or at the

discretion of the New Tribes training facilitators under mitigating circumstances• All application fees are non-refundable

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non-accredited courseThe course is not an accredited course and government study allowances are not able to be applied for at this time. New Tribes Mission will continue to explore possibilities with regard to accreditation but wants the course to remain true to its biblical philosophical foundations as a learning community, with the emphasis on assisting Christians develop a missional lifestyle.

equipment recommendationsComputers have proven to be very effective tools for communication and function. We recommend that course attendees come with a laptop, printer and other suitable technology to suit your desired ministry and lifestyle.

re-mission year 1Equipment requirements are for a basic mobile computer with word processing capabilities. Minimum requirements are for a Laptop/Netbook with 1ghz Processor, 512mb memory, wireless capabilities and a USB flash drive. Married couples only require the one computer if it suits their needs.

re-mission year 2Equipment is used for culture and language acquisition and requires more specific computer requirements, depending on the operating system. Liaise with the NTM training Registrar about your computing and equipment requirements if you’re attending the second year.

We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality.

Albert Einstein

‘Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. The

desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.’

Richard Foster- cited in “Intimacy with the Almighty” by Charles R. Swindoll

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re-mission application procedureyear 11. Enquirer requests an application form from New Tribes Mission

To: The RegistrarPhone: (02) 6559 8045Address: Attention: Registrar, New Tribes Mission Training College, 11 Mission Terrace, Lakewood NSW 2443Email: [email protected]

2. Applicant returns form to New Tribes Mission with the following attached documents:

• Current portrait photo• Curriculum vitae/ résumé• two Letters of recommendation:

� Church leadership on behalf of the church � Student or work character letter

• Police clearance• Medical form• Non-refundable application fee• English as a second language applicants must provide documentation of IELTS test

results with application

3. As part of the application process the New Tribes Mission course administrator will:

• Notify on receipt of application• Contact referees• Arrange and conduct a formal interview by phone or face to face as appropriate• Notify in writing of the outcome of application process

year 2The following requirements predicate the application process for the candidate:

• Successful completion of year 1• Support of a local church or sending group• Recommended by New Tribes Mission course facilitators

1. Enquirer requests an application form from New Tribes Mission(process as per year 1)

NewTribesMission recommends that recently married couples, (i.e. less than one year) wait for twelve months before applying.

Any applicants intending to marry during the year of the course will be required to defer prior to commencement for at least a twelve month period of time to enjoy married life and settle into life as a couple.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations......and surely I am with you always,

even to the very end of the age.Jesus

enquiries to...To The RegistrarNew Tribes Mission Training College11 Mission TerraceLakewood NSW 2443

ph: (02) 6559 8045email: [email protected]: www.au.ntm.org/train

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