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The Guild

Programme Detail: The Guild Apprenticeship program in Los Angeles California

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource The Guild Apprenticeship program in Los Angeles California
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description Affiliated with the William Carey International University, The Guild is a hands-on apprenticeship where participants will be working with a local church planting team to plant churches amongst unreached ethnic communities in the Los Angeles, California area. Apprenticeship run from 12 to 24 months.
Keywords Unreached people missions apprenticeship contextualization apostolic Islam Buddhism Hinduism church planting movement network training
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / California
Area of Ministry and Focus Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Certificate
Cost Range Variable according to means
Actual Cost Apprentices will be self supporting
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length
Average hours of study per week 20
Methods of instruction Each apprentice will have a personal development plan which will be implemented in their team and overseen by a personal mentor. This will be coupled with a distance learning website for personal training and team training.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 10%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 70%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 20%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes None
Other Prerequisites 18 years old. Have to be accepted by The Guild.
Qualifications gained
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies WCIU