MDT in the UK - More Details

Ministry Details

MDT offers an exciting introduction to cross cultural mission while helping you to deepen your relationship with God and to grow in discipleship. MDT is a 6 month programme – in two parts.

The first part is an intensive period of training and preparation which will enable you to understand mission at the heart of God, equip you for effective communication of the Gospel across cultures, give you skills for a disciplined devotional life, tools for ministry, a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as developing team building and leadership skills.

The second part, following your training, will be an overseas Mission Placement which will enable you to serve God within an effective urban existing ministry in Europe or Asia. Join MDT for 6 months and you will not be the same again! Enjoy team life, interactive classroom training and urban ministry among the least-reached.

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Participant Profile

You will need:

to be at least 18 years old
have a good level of spoken English (will be assessed)
a desire and openness to allow God to work in your life
a desire to learn and grow as a person
a willingness to live and function as part of a team
an openness to people of other faiths and cultures

Accommodation

Accommodation is in single-sex dormitories.

Food

We need to know in advance of any special dietary needs (vegetarian, dairy-free, food allergies, gluten free, etc.)

Travel

You need to travel to Birmingham, UK.

You will arrange and pay for your travel to and from the overseas placement.

Health

Participants should be in average good health and able to walk a reasonable distance without difficulty. If you think this requirement rules you out, talk to us and we will see what adjustments we may be able to make for you. Each participant is responsible to obtain appropriate emergency health and medical insurance for the overseas mission placement.

Visa

UK citizens do not need a visa for the 3-month training period.
The overseas Mission Placement may require a separate visa depending on the location chosen.

Notes

Applicants must be 18 or over.
As part of our safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate which will cost an additional £20.
During your period of training you will be based at the OM Training Centre (formerly Lifehope) on the outskirts of Birmingham, UK.
The mission placement will incur additional costs for flights, insurance and any vaccinations or visas required.

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