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Mission Training International

To serve churches and other sending agencies by developing and equipping their long-term cross-cultural messengers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our History

Mission Training International began as Missionary Internship in Michigan in 1954. The following year 30 adults completed the first internship session.

The ministry focused on preparing participants for ministry work in new cultures . The goal was to introduce them to skills that would help produce effectiveness, endurance, and personal vitality as they prepared to serve cross-culturally.

Our Mission

To serve churches and other sending agencies by developing and equipping their long-term cross-cultural messengers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our Values

– Relational vitality with Jesus
– Team
– Integrity
– Quality & Excellence

What We Do

Mission Training International serves churches and other sending organizations by developing and equipping their long-term cross-cultural messengers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our hope is to see cross-cultural workers experience effectiveness, endurance, and personal vitality. MTI accomplishes its mission through two primary programs: Pre-Field Training (Compass) and Debriefing & Renewal (DAR).