Training missionaries for the world church.

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1 To be a disciple “Come, follow me” Mt 4:19 2 To be a witness “I will send you out to fish for people” Mt 4:19 3 To witness across cultures “Go and make disciples of all nations” Mt 28:19

In anticipation of Jesus’ soon return our purpose is to: Cultivate mission vision Prepare cross-cultural workers Nurture missionary witness For effective service in God’s harvest

Mission Institute  Andrews University  January 1976

Andrews Mission Institute July 2012

Thailand Mission Institute April 2012

Passport to Mission Class Online since students Used by AVS in 8 divisions Textbook in 6 languages English Spanish Portuguese Korean French

“Ninety-four percent of missionaries reported having been exposed to trauma on the field, with 86% reporting exposure to multiple incidents.” Bagley, Journal of Psychology and Theology, 2003 Ann Hamel PhD, DMin

Welcome Home Reentry Seminar 2012

 Disciples  Witnesses  Missionaries Kenya Turkey/North Cyprus Kenya Mexico South Africa Brazil USA Canada Philippines Lebanon Kenya UK USA Ethiopia Ukraine Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Egypt Lebanon Thailand Kenya Nepal Lebanon Sudan Thailand Brazil Lebanon Cyprus Malawi Kenya Malawi Thailand Philippines Sierra Leone USA Cambodia Zambia USA