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The Design of MTC...
Elijah Company Missions Training highlights topics which
are absolutely relevant to missions work. The trainers are
experienced professionals. God has a special design for
each person. Missions is broad in scope. There are many
opportunities, many needs, many ways to prepare. A core
belief of Elijah Company is that God leads in the
preparation through the principles laid out in scripture.
He uses those who have walked the path as mentors.
What we can give you...
• A true understanding of missions
• Principles for pursuing your call
• A link with more experienced people
• Knowledge of issues you will face
• Sensitivity to culture and principles of adjustment
• Practical information
• The ability to recognize and deal with spiritual strongholds
• More love for God and for people
• Prayer for imparting God’s anointing
What is presented...
• Basic Essentials for Being a Missionary
• A Personal Survey of Missionary Characteristics
• The Process of Becoming a Missionary
• The Ladder of Missionary Development
• Principles in Discovering Your Destiny In Missions
• Relating to Your Call
• Relating to Personal Spiritual Strongholds
• Relating to People Who are Different
• Relating to Culture
• Relating to Intercession
• Relating to Finances - Building a Support Base
• Relating to a Support Team Part 1
• Relating to an Intercessory Team
• Relating the Gospel
• Relating to the Kingdom of God
• Mentorship in Missionary Preparation
• Certification Explanation and Procedure
Practicalities
1. Recruit a few individuals to hold you up in prayer. Ask that the Lord would speak, that you would hear, that He would prepare you.
2. Arrival and registration time will be between 9:00 and 10:00 on the Thursday of the camp. The training camp starts promptly at 11:00 AM. Please be early if at all possible.
3. Camp fees are $250 per individual. An additional non-refundable $50 is requested with your application. Checks should be made out to Elijah Company, Inc.
4. Avoid bringing anything which will distract. Some may need to call home from time to time, but try to leave business and other distractions outside the camp.
5. Bring writing implements. Ekballo Missionary Training manual will be provided.
6. Although we love children, Missionary Training Camp is not geared towards their needs or interests. We strongly encourage you to make arrangements for loving care for them at home during the camp. There are no child care facilities. Nursing babies, or course, are always welcome.
7. The camps are generally clean, “modern” but rustic, not quite like a mission field, but not with all the comforts of home. Couples may be required to take separate rooms to accommodate larger numbers of people. Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.
8. The food at the camp is good, consisting of meat and vegetables. Inform us if you are a vegetarian, arrangements may not be possible. You are welcome to bring any other food you feel you may need.
9. We’ll be departing the camp after the last session on Sunday at 5:30 PM, and therefore will not have an evening meal.
10. Elijah Company, Inc. can not be responsible for any injury or accident sustained during the time of training. Applicant's private insurance company must pay for all medical
11. Applicant's must be able to agree with the basic doctrinal statement adopted by Elijah
Company, Inc. as presented in Part 2 of this application.
Our Virginia training ground is Living Water Farm .
To view photos and find directions go to http://www.livingwaterfarm.com/
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