Area of Study: Missionary

QTC provides a mentoring program, known as the Mission Pathway. This is designed for students who know they are preparing for cross-cultural mission work, or students who are exploring the possibility of cross-cultural mission work. You do not need to be signed up to a mission society to begin the journey. We are aware that many students are just beginning their journey in exploring the possibility of cross-cultural mission.

As a student on the Mission Pathway, you will be assigned a mentor with whom you will meet four times per year to be guided through your journey of preparation for cross-cultural mission. The Mission Pathway is not an assessment to be completed. There is no pass or fail, nor are there any fees. It is an opportunity for you to assess your own suitability for cross-cultural ministry and develop your readiness for working in God’s kingdom in this manner.

The goal of theological education is to shape the whole person (head, heart and will) for ministry. The foundation for all ministries is a solid grounding in God’s word. The Mission Pathway is a suggested set of steps designed to guide you through a journey from commencing as a QTC student to graduating further down the road, better prepared to serve in cross-cultural mission. QTC is aware that the primary responsibility for mission lies with the local church. In our context in Australia this often happens through a partnership with a mission organisation.

As a training institution trusted by local churches and mission organisations to train students for mission, QTC takes seriously its duty to play its part in this process. The QTC Mission Pathway is designed to train you for a life of mission in two ways. The formal QTC input is designed to develop your theology and philosophy of mission. The mentoring aspect of the Mission Pathway is designed for your holistic development. QTC also aims to act as a catalyst to coordinate partnerships for you with your local church and mission organisation.

For more information, or to apply to join the Mission Pathway, please contact our Mission Pathway Coordinator (Wesley Redgen) at wredgen@qtc.edu.au.