Course Objective
The English Learning for Missions (ELM) course is a dynamic 11-week program designed to enhance your English proficiency for effective ministry rapidly. Through immersive language learning, you’ll gain the confidence to share your faith, engage in intercession, and evangelise in English. This course fosters spiritual growth, equipping you to connect with diverse cultures and fulfil your potential in God’s Kingdom.
Designed For
ELM is ideal for individuals who have completed a Discipleship Training School (DTS) and want to improve their English language skills for further engagement in missions. Whether preparing to serve in English-speaking contexts or seeking to enhance communication within international ministries, this course provides the tools to share one's faith across language barriers effectively.
Course Benefits
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Accelerated Language Acquisition
Immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment to quickly improve your speaking, reading, and writing abilities.
Confidence in Ministry
Gain the assurance to lead prayers, share testimonies, and evangelise in English, broadening your ministry impact.
Cultural Engagement
Learn to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, enhancing cross-cultural relationships.
Spiritual Growth
Deepen your relationship with God through the discipline of language learning, experiencing personal and spiritual development.
Course Overview
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The ELM course combines interactive classroom instruction with personal one-on-one tutoring, totalling 15-20 hours of interactive learning each week.
Experienced English teachers from around the world guide you through a curriculum that includes self-directed study, practical application in ministry settings, and cultural immersion. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-equipped to use English as a tool for advancing God’s Kingdom.
Classroom Teaching
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in various activities designed to enhance your language skills and apply them in real-world contexts.
These include self-directed study in the language lab, learning to pray and lead intercession in English, sharing your testimony, participating in local outreach, and exploring Swiss culture through trips to museums and other places of interest.
By participating in these activities, you’ll not only improve your English proficiency but also be better prepared to communicate the Gospel across cultures and languages.
These activities are structured to produce specific outcomes:
Practical Language Application
Apply your English skills in real-life ministry scenarios, including local outreach and church ministries.
Enhanced Communication Skills
Develop the ability to articulate your faith and engage in meaningful conversations in English.
Cultural Immersion
Experience Swiss culture and practise English in diverse settings to reinforce learning.
Spiritual Discipline
Integrate language learning with spiritual practices, deepening your faith journey.
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