I have had the distinct privilege of ministering
with the New Tribes Bible Institute. I have always appreciated
my interaction with the students and the faculty. I have found
them to be high caliber—high calling servants of the Lord.
Their sense of relevant mission is clear and their commitment
to biblical training is commendable.
Dr. Mark L. Bailey
President, Dallas Theological Seminary
Professor of Bible Exposition
When I think of NTM's present training program
for tribal ministry, here's what comes to mind: practical, tested
in the crucible of tribal work globally, theologically sound,
church centered, missiologically astute, cutting edge, team oriented,
exit strategy, chronological teaching - all taught by experienced
practitioners.
Dr. Tom Steffen
Professor of Intercultural Studies
BIOLA University
For years now New Tribes Mission has been at the cutting
edge of pioneer missionizing. Of course, that does not happen
apart from cutting-edge missionary preparation. When it comes
to down-to-earth training for biblical mission, it would be
difficult to improve on the kind of training provided by NTM's
Mission Institute and Language Institute. Their programs must
be ranked among the very best available today.
David J. Hesselgrave, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mission
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Founding Executive Director EMS
Having worked for 18 years in cross-cultural church planting
ministry overseas, both as a practitioner and as a consultant,
I highly recommend New Tribes Mission's training program. Among
the many strengths of their excellent program is the fact that
they not only help people in understanding the “what” of cross-cultural
church planting, but also equip students in the very important
and practical “how” of biblical mission; and all this done
by godly, fully-committed servants of God.
George Walker,
Worldview Resource Group,
Director of Training
In a day and age when interest in cross cultural missions
appears to be waning in the American church, it is worth noting
that New Tribes Mission continues its historic commitment to
laying the proper foundation for this next generation to prepare
them for reaching the most unreached. The way they train their
students is exemplary and I gladly endorse their godly activities.
Stuart Briscoe, Former Senior Pastor
Current Minister at Large
Elmbrook Church
Brookfield , WI
I'm not certain I could list the training classes of NTM,
but we certainly know the kind of people produced by NTM's
training programs. Our missionaries meet them all over
the world in some of the most out the way places. They
invariably greet tired guests with enthusiasm and hospitality
and unselfishly share whatever they have. These missionaries
also demonstrate a tremendous commitment to getting out the
gospel of Jesus Christ not only in word, but also by the manner
in which they live and serve one another. I have often
said that I wish we could bottle their training, especially
as it relates to teamwork and humility. When crises occur,
no one is quicker to offer a helping hand than the missionaries
of NTM. I know of no organization who prepares people
better to live and serve our Lord Jesus Christ to the very
ends of the earth.
Dr. Michael Loftis
President / ABWE
The NTM training program gives a solid foundation for effective
cross-cultural ministry among the neglected people groups of
this world.
Dave Brunn,
Former Church Planter
Lamogai Tribe of Papua New Guinea
NTM US Director of Training
Evangelizing and church planting
among an isolated tribal group like the Yuana people of
Venezuela requires a clear understanding of cross cultural
communication principles. The message of the Gospel will
be interpreted through the cultural grid of the tribal people
and will invariably be distorted if great care is not taken
in how we present the message. NTM's training prepared our
team to face this challenge and consequently the Gospel was
clearly understood by the Yuana. NTM's training also focuses
heavily on our personal walk with the Lord and our relationships
with one another as coworkers. I have found this emphasis
to be critically important in the work of planting a church
amongst the Yuana. I would highly recommend NTM's training
program to anyone hoping to minister cross culturally.
Steve Sanford
NTM Church
Planter Yuana Tribe , Venezuela |
