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Support Ministry Training at EV Church.

The Ministry Training Strategy is a program raising up church leaders for the next generation. MTS apprentices work in a whole range of ministry areas along side the staff team, who mentor and train them over a three year period.

More about the MTS program

There are 3 ways to give to support MTS at EV:​

  1. Direct​ Deposit
  2. Credit Card​ and Direct Debit via Paypal
  3. Cash or Cheque

Consider giving to the General MTS fund to help cover training costs.

The MTS General giving is NOT tax deductible.

MTS General Pledge
One-off MTS General Giving

To find out about and to support an apprentice please click on their name below.

Note: Giving support for MTS apprentices is NOT Tax Deductible.

Starting in 2025

Starting in 2024

Started in 2023

Started in 2022

WHAT IS MTS?​​

MTS is short for Ministry Training Strategy. This is a strategy that seeks to multiply gospel workers through Ministry Apprenticeships.​

What is a Ministry Apprenticeship?​​

Skilled tradesmen, such as carpenters, are trained using a combination of class room training (learning the theory) and on the job training (working with skilled tradesman, learning how to apply the theory, and gain lots of practical tips on how to do this effectively).​

A ministry apprenticeship is the same! The apprentices learn the theory – in a class room setting, from both EV Staff and Bible college lecturers. At the same time, they have lots of on the job training as they work alongside and under the direction of EV Staff across a wide range of ministries within our church.

What do the Apprentices Learn?​

MTS training focuses on three areas:​

CONVICTION – where they are trained in:​

  • Bible study – developing a commitment to the Bible and cultivating the skills to read and apply it.
  • Thinking theologically – developing a sound understanding of the Gospel and in their ability to reflect theologically about Christian ministry.​

CHARACTER – where they are trained in:​

  • Prayer and godliness – learning to live a life characterised by a love for and trust in God – expressed through prayer. Also, developing in personal integrity.​
  • Relationships in ministry – developing a humble, self-giving attitude towards others and being teachable.​

COMPETENCE – where they learn how to:​

  • Engage in evangelism and world mission – by developing a heart for the lost and engaging in evangelism with a commitment to world evangelism.​
  • Teach the Bible – by teaching the Bible one-to-one, in small groups and in public settings.​
  • Train others to minister – by identifying people’s gifts and potential, then working to equip them and develop the skills to minister to others.​

Be effective leaders – by learning how to motivate, inspire and organise people to work together in teams.​

What Ministries do the Apprentices Work in at EV Church?​​

The apprentices work in a wide range of ministries within EV Church, including: EV Kids, EV Youth, EV Night, Maturity, Membership, Magnification, Ministry and Mission.​

Consider giving to support the MTS program or an individual apprentice.