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Jacob O'Flanagan

The biggest focus that God has been teaching me would be the importance of loving each other. In Jesus' words to the disciples in the Gospel of John, he does not say that all men will know we are his disciples by our zeal for the lost, or even by our zeal for God and his commands (while these things are both very important) instead what Christ lays out as the most clear evidence of all that we are his disciples, is the love that we have for our brothers and sisters in Christ. - Jacob O’Flanagan

Amanda Bellefy

God has been teaching me that He knows the plans He has for me and I don't have to worry about anything. When I have been worried, God has always provided. He has guided me and been faithful. It's scary for me to know that He lets me choose, but I'm so thankful He has brought me back to Him before it was too late. God has been teaching me that He loves everybody and they might live under different circumstances or even believe different things, but I am to love others with Christ's love. On my internship I've learned that even if you can't speak the language, you can still be a witness to people. It's almost harder because people are watching more of what you're doing and how you're acting, since it's harder to communicate. Overall, God is faithful and I know that He is with me here in Mexico. -Amanda Bellefy

Hannah Swanson

In the last few weeks that I have been here it has been a blessing but also a challenge. I am so thankful for the opportunity I have in being in Jerez, Mexico. Helping out with the kids is a huge blessing. It is so exciting to see kid's open and attentive to hearing the Word of God. One of the challenges though is the language. Though there is that challenge and others it is a reminder to give everything up to God like it says in Psalms 55: 22a "Cast you burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you." I look forward as I continue to have the next couple months to serve here in Jerez. – Hannah Swanson

Jordan Rumohr

When I came to MTI, I had high hopes of what I wanted to do. It didn't take long for God to teach me that those plans I had weren't necessarily His, and that He has a lot of work yet to do in my heart. I've been convicted of the fact that, no matter how much I may act and talk like it, Jesus Christ has not been first in my life. I've allowed many other things to take control, and all of that is found in one word: self. But He continues to urge me to deny myself, take up my cross and follow Him. He's been using Psalm 62 in my life a lot right now. "My soul waits in silence for God only; from Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken." He alone, and no other, is my rock and salvation. There is no other for my soul to wait for. It's hard and slow to learn, but God continues to show His love and patience with me. He is good, very good. – Jordan Rumohr

Matt Rieniets

If I had to choose the main thing that God has been teaching me this past year of MTI, I would have to say that it is that I am continually in the need for God to shape my heart into the way He wants it to be. I know that God has fully equipped me to serve Him in whatever situation I am called to go into, but many times, I can see myself dragging my feet. God has gifted me in the exact way that He wants me to be, but if I put up a fight to being used by Him, I will fail. So in essence, I have learned that I need to continually say, "God I am yours. Please use me in any way that you want me to be used. I know that you have gifted me to do what you want, but please change my hard heart every time I need it to be changed." Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. - Matt Rieniets

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Introduction to MTI

The goal of Ministry Training Institute is “to be the training ground for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. “Go therefore, into all the world…” It is our heart’s desire to disciple and mentor students for the “Lord’s harvest fields” in the world today. Jesus discipled 12 plus 70 others (Luke 10:1-2) and sent them out into the world, two by two. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent Me, so send I you.” (John 20:21) You are invited to join us for the most life-changing year in your life! ~ Pastor Connely Dyrud, Missionary and MTI Director

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Introduction

The Ministry Training Institute (MTI) is an Evangelism, Youth Ministry and Missions Training Ministry of the Association Free Lutheran Bible School (AFLBS) in Minneapolis. The purpose of MTI is to train believers for the mission of furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ by serving in free and living congregations or as a missionary in another culture or place. We desire to equip Christians to serve and love the people to whom God sends them, to teach sacrifice and service in the context of a practical work experience on location, and to experience the dynamic process of mentorship under experienced trained leaders.

MTI is a Biblical training center for men and women with three main tracks of study: Youth Ministry, Missions/Cross Cultural, and Mission Aviation Ministry. Through the one year of intensive study and internship, students learn to share the Gospel directly and indirectly in their roles as youth workers, short and full-term missionaries, children’s ministry, mission aviation, or as parish builders. We invite students of all age groups which includes those who already have a vocation. Young students out of high school are required to first attend AFLBS for two years. All applicants will be interviewed on a case-by-case basis to be accepted into MTI.

Purposes

To train believers for the mission of furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ by serving in free and living congregations or as a missionary in another culture or place.
To equip Christians to serve and love the people to whom God sends them.
To teach sacrifice and service in the context of a practical work experience on location. To experience the dynamic process of mentorship under experienced trained leaders.

Admission Requirements

Testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior.
Demonstrated maturity and stability as a disciple of Christ.
A servant’s heart with a passion for Jesus and a compassion to reach souls with the Gospel.
Humble willingness to be discipled by a mentor in their field of service.
A two-year diploma from AFLBS or its equivalent.
Complete an application.

Cost

Tuition (36 Credits)$4,350/year (OR $180/credit part time)
Room and Board at AFLBS $460/month (Sept-Jan, May)
Deposit for student residents $130
Student body fee $135
Insurance $60

Approximate school costs for the year: $7,405.00

Approximate costs during field study
(Costs may vary for individual students)

Suggested to raise for personal expenses $600 per month
Approximate travel costs $1,250

MTI staff will provide training to help students raise funds for field experience
Mission Aviation Training: Flight training costs are extra

Program Format

Fall Semester: Classes on campus (Monday nights: St Paul’s Lutheran, Mpls)
January Term: Classes at AFLBS
Spring Semester: February - April Practical Field Study May Term: Classes at AFLBS campus