Mission Training at Andrews University        

The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University is commissioned to educate men and women from around the world. The Seminary is charged with the preparation of pastors, evangelists, religion teachers, scholars, and administrators, for the advancement of the Seventh-day Adventist mission to the entire world.

The Department of World Mission at the Seminary, in collaboration with the Institute of World Mission, the School of Evangelism, Mission and Ministry, and the Global Mission Study Centers (for Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish and Urban Ministries) , is involved in training people for cross-cultural ministry.

Past and Present . . .

Since Andrews University was founded, it has practiced a philosophy of education that promotes a holistic Christian ministry.  Missionaries and other professional workers trained at Andrews University have had a profound impact around the world.  The efforts of dedicated individuals from Andrews University continue today. 

Increasingly over the last few decades, professionals from countries around the world have been coming to Andrews University for advanced training, seeking the skills needed for leadership in their own countries.  Andrews University plays this international role in the worldwide educational system of the Seventh-day Adventist church. 

Unfortunately many qualified persons cannot come to Andrews University from overseas, because of family, financial and political constraints.  Therefore, Andrews University is now offering a number of off-campus programs.

Expanded Vision . . .

Andrews University is now expanding its vision of mission training. 

It provides quality training on site in strategic areas around the world.

It trains mission teachers to be placed in  Adventist colleges worldwide.

The benefits of such training are manyfold:

An off-campus training is more cost-effective.

A greater number of students can be trained for the same amount of money.

It helps qualified experienced persons to stay “home” while pursuing an education.

It does not disrupt social and family ties.

Training fits local needs by allowing theological training to be combined with practical involvement.

"I know of but one way: find a field of labor, ask God to help, take off your coat, and pitch into the work.

J. N. Andrews

"Mission is why we are here.  All other 'successes' are only so much spent energy if they do not contribute to God’s mission."

  Jan Paulsen , Adventist Review, May 1999, p. 25.

"We are not to wait for souls to come to us; we must seek them out where they are.  When the word has been preached in the pulpit, the work has just begun.  There are multitudes who will never be reached by the gospel unless it is carried to them."

Ellen G. White , Christ’s Object Lessons  p. 229.