Ministry Training Institute

The Making of a Man of God

The Christian’s life is much more than a couple of hours a week spent attending a church service. Our faith, if real, should impact every aspect of our lives inside and outside the church. As believers, our marriages, families, and friendships should look different from the world’s. How we spend our money should look different. Our commitment to the people of God in our local churches should be noticeable. What does it mean to live as a man or woman of God?

This Ministry Training Institute class includes the topics of marriage and family, church membership, stewardship, service, worship, and more. The goal of this class is to ensure that we, as leaders, are living according to what God has commanded and teaching others to do the same.

SANTA FE, BANTAYAN

July 25-26, 2025

Deadline to apply: July 15

TAGBILARAN, BOHOL

July 29-30, 2025

Deadline to apply: July 19

TOLEDO CITY, CEBU

August 1-2, 2025

Deadline to apply: July 22

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FAQ's

What Can I Expect from a Class?
-Two days (about 8 hrs. each day) of teaching
-Teaching and material is in English
-Opportunity to discuss material with teachers
-Course book
-Written test at the end of class
-Certificate upon completion of course
-Lunch is provided each day

How Much Does Class Cost?
Our goal is to provide professional level training in a way that is practical for the average pastor and church leader. Class is always free of charge for this reason.

Who Can Apply?
These MTI classes are designed for pastors and church leaders, especially those in teaching roles. Anyone can apply, but priority is given to pastors.

THE NEED FOR BIBLICAL EDUCATION

Over the years, we have discovered a great need in the Philippines amongst established churches. A need for a program of strong and clear “furthering education” in matters such as scriptural knowledge, doctrine, church growth methods, and practical application of fundamental methods of church procedures. We often find pastors with great passion and heart, but lacking in the scriptural and church operations knowledge that traditionally comes through higher Bible school education. Such education is often “out of reach” for many pastors, as their church, family, and financial obligations prohibit such a commitment.

Shofar Mission has for years conducted multiple training gatherings all around the Philippines, to teach, encourage, and disciple men and women who long to be more greatly used by Christ in the service of His kingdom! Now finally we have been led to coordinate these efforts into a clearer educational objective, with concrete goals and a more ongoing consistent method and approach. After much preparation and prayer, we have established a MINISTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE, under the care and financial backing of Shofar Mission. These higher Bible educational classes are being presented free of charge to you, as we believe it is our calling as a USA mission to cover the costs, and we do not want the lack of finances to prohibit anyone from participating!

CLASSES

Classes will be held at least a couple of times a year. Location and frequency will increase with the demand. We know that church leaders are very busy people. Although sacrifice and commitment must be made by you to grow in this manner, we will seek to operate these classes within days and hours that are best for you to attend. Our desire is to better equip you for the calling upon your life as a pastor or layman in a church congregation. Each class will be presented in a 1-3 day (or evening) setting with a test at the end. All those who complete the class requirements will receive a certificate of completion, and credit towards full curriculum diploma. We invite all those who desire to take just one class, or eventually all of the classes we will be offering. Printed text materials and the teaching of the class will be in English. Therefore, basic understanding of conversational English is a must in order to complete the class!