19th PROK Mission-in-Partnership Academy (2023)
Dates
February 6-7: All day, in person at the PROK General Assembly office
February 13-14: Online (1pm - 5:45pm)
February 20-21: Online (1pm - 5:45pm)
February 27-28: All day, in person at the PROK General Assembly office
Method
Participants
Applicants for overseas missionary work commissioned by a presbytery or local church and those who are about to be dispatched
Pastors, theological students, or laypersons who have intentions for overseas missionary work
Pastors or theological students who have intentions to study abroad or are currently studying abroad
Anyone interested in overseas mission work
*It is highly recommended that couples who plan to be commissioned overseas with their family should take the related courses for couples and family
Registration deadline: until January 30, 2023
Participant applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please understand that the class may be closed if the minimum number of required students is not reached. Following COVID-19 safety regulations, a self-test kit will be provided to all participants before in-person meetings.
Registration documents
Application form
Letter of recommendation from Senior Pastor (theological students, laypersons)
Letter of recommendation from presbytery chairperson (pastor, presbytery member, associate member)
Personal statement
Ministry statement
Registration fee
*If you are a mission coworker, it is recommended that you receive support from either a presbytery or from the Mission Support Association
*Students who are Seokdan Scholarship receipts will receive support for the registration fee from the Seokdan Scholarship Association
*Please contact the PROK General Assembly office for confirmation once you have submitted the registration fee
Topics
Mission theology (PROK history and mission, ecumenical and world mission theology) and mission theology
Understanding of other religions and cultures
Mission strategy and methodology
Organization, management, and operation of the scholarship association
Understanding the life and ministry of mission coworkers, healthcare, family and children
Understanding of heresy
Comprehensive discussion and workshop
Contact: prok.oikos@gmail.com
For information related to PROK Mission-in-Partnership Academy, please contact the Partnership and Ecumenical Relations department.