Nigeria Evangelical Missionary Institute
Programme Detail: Foundation Training for Cross-Cultural Ministry (FTCM)
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Foundation Training for Cross-Cultural Ministry (FTCM) |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | FTCM |
| Description | One-year Foundation Training for Cross-cultural Ministry (FTCM). It is designed to equip those called to missionary service for effective cross-cultural mission engagement. FTCM is a one-year certificate course that runs through September of one year to August of the following year or from January to December. It is richly packed with relevant biblical/missiological courses and it includes a four and half months’ field practicum. This training programme is a must-take for every prospective missionary candidate en-route the nations. Accredited by Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association. |
| Keywords | Foundation, Training, Cross-cultural, Mission, Field Practicum, equip, effective, missionary. |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Nigeria / Plateau |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Certificate |
| Cost Range | From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
| Actual Cost | US$280 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 1 year |
| Average hours of study per week | 30 |
| Methods of instruction | NEMI offers practical mission training whereby about 40% of the time is given to spiritual and character development of trainees - heart (personal and corporate devotions, flock groups, corporate fasting and praying, games, work duties, etc.), about 30% is given to developing the missionary trainees’ thinking or mind - head (Classroom, Christian living, communication and evangelism, practical training in; health, education, animal husbandry, crop production, building with mud and cement, computer appreciation, etc.), and since most of adult learning often takes place in the context of community 30% is given to nurturing contexts appropriate for developing the trainees’ ability to relate across cultures – (hostel, field trips, field practicum, family evenings, local church/ mission relations, etc.) - hands. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 30 percent |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 30 percent |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 40 percent |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 25 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Applicants must be born-again and recommended by a church group/mission agency; and must have minimum of 3 credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or its equivalence for foreign applicants. Credit in English Language is of high advantage. |
| Other Prerequisites | Certificate or Diploma in theological studies will be an added advantage |
| Qualifications gained | Certificate in Cross-Cultural Mission |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Certificate in Cross-Cultural Mission |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies |
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