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Mission Training Center

Mission Training Center (MTC) is an intensive in-house training program designed for students specifically called to serve the Lord in a cross-cultural context. Students will learn from teachers with years of experience in planting missional churches, discipleship, and evangelism with the intention of empowering every believer to fulfill their responsibility to the Great Commission.

MTC 2022 Details

(subject to change at the discretion of the director)

Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Dates: October 4th – October 31, 2022

Duration: 27 days

Prerequisite: Referral from pastor and personal invitation. If you have not been pre-approved to attend, please use the general contact form on the right to let us know of your interest in attending. Please do not make any travel arrangements or register until you have received approval to attend.

Visa: Please thoroughly research the necessary visa requirements and fees for your passport country with the Thailand embassy

Airfare and travel costs: Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and costs to enter and leave Thailand. The regional airport coming into Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai Airport (CNX). As of July 1, 2022, all international flights are still routed to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK or Don Mueang International Airport DMK) and a separate flight to Chiang Mai (700 km north of Bangkok) is needed. Also, Covid-19 vaccination documentation is still required to enter Thailand without a lengthy quarantine period in Bangkok. Please check here for the latest travel requirements. Rules change frequently so please check again before departure.

Attendance fee: There is no fee for attending the MTC. We ask only that you pray and give a love offering as you are led to help us cover the cost of training, books, outreaches, in-town transportation for group events, meals, and general accommodations.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students either on-site or at a local restaurant while on outreach during class time: Monday through Friday.

Dinner and meals during off-time will be the student’s responsibility. There is a small common area kitchen with a refrigerator, hot plate, and microwave to prepare basic meals. There are a few small cafés within walking distance open for lunch and early dinner. Meals may also be ordered for delivery through Grab, Food Panda, and a few other apps.

The average cost of a Thai meal is 50-100 baht. Coffee is 30-60 baht. A bottle of water is 10 baht.

Accommodations: All students will be provided general living accommodations on site at the training facility. There are typically four students assigned to a room. The registration form has a place to note if you have any special requests to be roomed with another student. We will do our best, but cannot guarantee room assignments ahead of time. If you are attending with a spouse and would like to request a family studio room (consisting of one bed, couch, tv and shared bathroom), please note this on the registration form and we will contact you to discuss your cost. If bringing children and caretakers, please contact us first. Family studios are very limited so it will be first come first served.

Children, childcare: There is no childcare or special accomodations available during the duration of the training for children. If you are considering bringing your children, there needs to be someone with you to care for them during all training sessions, group meals, events, and outreaches. You must also rent a second family room for an additional fee, or if already booked by someone else, you may need to secure a hotel room offsite.

Outline of course:

Register to attend (Please complete one form for each person attending)

MTC Registration

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Attend?
  • Any mature believer led to apply may do so, but space is limited and priority is given to those who have attended Synergy School of Ministry, or have equivalent biblical education or leadership experience with a letter of recommendation from their pastor.
  • This course is intended for those seeking to enter a mission field that crosses cultural boundaries; especially within the 10/40 window.
What are the requirements for attendance?
  • An invitation from the program director. Use the general contact form to the right to start that process if you have not received the go-ahead to register.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have a valid Passport.
  • You must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
  • Have a letter of recommendation from your pastor.
  • Provide two personal references.
  • You must agree with the tenants of our faith.
  • Be in good physical health (be able to sit for extended lectures, able to see and hear instructor, walk for extended periods on outreaches, and climb flights of stairs to and from accommodations).
  • After receiving approval, complete the application form.
  • If you meet the qualifications, you may be required to complete an interview with our selection committee.
  • Please wait to receive confirmation of your registration from the MTC training director before making any travel arrangements.
Where is the training held?
  • The in-person training center is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • The training center is approximately a 20 minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport: CNX
  • Transportation to and from the airport will be provided at no extra cost.
What will the training day/week look like?
Subject to change by discretion of the directory

  • You will attend classes Monday through Friday.
  • Throughout the week there will be off-site outreaches where you will work alongside a translator.
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through Friday. Students will be assigned a time slot to help serve and clean up after each meal.
  • A prayer room will be open at scheduled times throughout the day and evening. Students may be required at certain times to attend and/or lead prayer at the discretion of the director.
  • Fellowship will be scheduled in the evenings and weekends.
  • Sunday will consist of attending and serving in a local church.
  • There may also be optional tourist attraction outings and plenty of down time planned.
What will I need to bring?
  • Passport
  • Visa documents (please view requirements for your passport country here: Thailand embassy )
  • Basic necessities such as casual, comfortable clothing and personal hygiene products. It is quite hot and humid in Chiang Mai most of the year, but classrooms are air conditioned, so consider bringing layers. Modest clothing is required. At least one church outfit should also be brought for more traditional meetings (think business casual) .
  • 240 Watt converter for electronics.
  • A Bible. Teachers may reference several translations, so you may want to have a good Bible app on your smart phone if you wish to follow along.
  • Money for meals and spending cash. You may exchange money at the airport to Thai Baht. You may also get a SIM data card there for your smart phone.

*Contact us for more details