CROSS-CULTURAL TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONALS

Nigeria Evangelical Missionary Institute (NEMI) in Conjunction with Tentmakers International Present;

Cross-Cultural Training for Christian Professionals (Tentmakers)!

Tent makers’ Model … opening Missions up to the whole Body of Christ, not just Professional Missionaries.

“After this, he left from Athens and went to Corinth, where he found a Jewish man named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul came to them, and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.”

(Acts 18:1-3, Emphasis mine) HCSB

What is Tent Making?

Tent making is often used to describe individual Christians who find employment in a cross-cultural context, taking jobs in schools, hospitals or businesses, etc. It is not a business-specific term. It obviously is a reference to the Apostle Paul, who was by trade, a tent-maker. A careful study of his letters reveals that working was not a “necessary evil” for Paul, or a “cover,” but rather was an essential part of his missionary strategy for several reasons. By working for a living, Paul set a pattern of lay witness and ministry by regular, working Christians.

Who is a Tentmaker?

Tentmakers are persons who use their skills to make enough money to finance their ministry and then minister “on the side.” This is a very good and effective model. In fact, it is the only model possible in some places in the world. There are countries in the world today that are closed to traditional missionaries; however a medical doctor or an engineer or even an English teacher might be able to go in, get a job, and be paid a very livable wage.

The Challenge!

Look at your skills, your training and your interests and see if there may not be opportunities for you to go somewhere in the world and make a living while serving Jesus at the same time. Often this cannot be done effectively without some sort of cross-cultural training.

Who Can Participate?

This 5-day life transforming cross-cultural training is for Christian professionals from all walks of life: Medical personnel, Legal practitioners, Teachers, Business tycoons, Police, Military personnel, Technicians and Artisans, Engineers, Civil Servants, Bankers, Pastors, Missionaries, etc.

Training Details!

Date: Sunday November 4 - Saturday 10, 2012

Venue: NEMI Campus, Mista Ali along Zaria Road Jos, Plateau State.

Registration Fee: N 4,000 ; Covers workshop materials and lunch only. Participants interested in accommodation and dinner may reach us on 07035223243 for a separate arrangement.

What to Expect! In this crucial and strategic training you will learn;

1.      Tent making Biblical Basis – Review; why did God create WORK?; Paul’s Example;

2.      Introduction to Islam and Muslim Evangelism;

3.      Business As Mission;

4.      Workplace Evangelism;

5.      Steps to Tent Making;

6.      International Job Market;

7.      Cross-Cultural Communications;

8.      Tent Making Tools;

9.      Church Planting;

10.  Prayer, Self Discipline & Spiritual Warfare;

11.  Making Your Life Count for God; etc.

Our Faculty! Seasoned tentmaker practitioners will handle this training.

“I believe one of the next great moves of God is going to be through the believers in the workplace,” -Billy Graham.

 “I believe the workplace movement has the potential to impact society as much as the reformation did. I have read 64 books on this movement and have 54 pages of handwritten notes. It is what the Spirit is saying to the churches today.” - Peter Wagner

God is currently raising His end-time army among Christian professionals, don’t be left out. Be part of this history making event. If you are interested and would like to be involved, we like you to pre-register with a token non-refundable deposit of N2,000 using the following account details:

A/C No: 2005-712-025

A/C Name: Nigeria Evangelical Missionary Institute

Bank: First Bank Plc Secretariat Branch Jos.

Note: When you pay into the account please endeavour to immediately send us a text message of amount paid with your full Name through this line – 07035223243. Thank you.

Contact Tentmakers International’s Country Representative;

Cell Phone: +234 803 435 3689; +234 703 522 3243

Email: nemitoday@gmail.com; samuellydia4@gmai.com