mts

the ministry training strategy

MTS offers a two year hands-on apprenticeship programme conducted in churches and specialist ministry teams. It is the on-the-job ministry training based on prayer, Bible study and practical ministry.

A Gospel Strategy
MTS is training ministers of the gospel, to declare the saving work of Christ to the world. Our focus is to train men and women as faithful and competent Bible teachers who will serve Christ as pastors, evangelists and church planters.

A Leadership Strategy
MTS is identifying those who have gifts for full-time Christian ministry. We are training innovative leaders who can break new ground for the gospel. We are equipping leaders who will train others for the work of the gospel.

A Flexible Strategy
MTS training is conducted in churches from various denominations and in a range of evangelistic ministries.

The Elements of MTS
MTS is not just a programme, but rather a strategy – a strategy which hangs together on a series of elements.

The MTS Apprenticeship is a 2-year Bible based, training programme which provides apprentices with the opportunity for further growth in the Word of God and teaching others. Each apprentice works with a trainer to help develop ministry skills, to identify areas of strength and weakness, and to consider their long-term suitability for full-time Christian ministry.

AIM is the Australian Institute of Ministry and provides encouragement, vision, training, resources and fellowship for those in Christian ministry so that they are better equipped to train others.

In 2011, St Thomas' has had one part-time MTS apprentic, and there are plans to have a new full-time apprentice in 2012.

How you can be involved:

If you are interested in joining the MTS program or finding out more about it, please contact the MTS Co-ordinator at the church office, or talk to any one of the ministers.

You can also read more about the program in our 2009 MTS brochure.
Download a copy here [MTS Brochure (2009): PDF format (1350kB)]

Useful link: MTS website