The Training Center is for men and women who desire to be a part of a team that plants and supports healthy churches among some of the hardest-to-reach people and places on earth.

We are looking for men, women, families, and singles who:

• Have godly character and lifestyle as affirmed by their local church
• Are committed members of a local church
• Understand and can effectively communicate the gospel
• Are at least 24 years of age
• Are or will soon become potential church planters (elder-qualified) or are able to serve in a support role for a church plant
• Are intending to go overseas long-term (not simply explore more about missions)

The Training Center is located in Western Asia in a location strategically chosen for its centrality to unreached areas and people groups. Due to security reasons, we cannot disclose more details about the exact location of the Training Center online.

• Eight months of training in an international context centrally located to many unreached peoples and places.
• Training in how to learn a language while also learning a language. 
• Training led by veteran global workers with years of field experience.
  • Residential instructors and mentors, most having served long-term in international contexts
  • Guest instructors who are Bible scholars, missiologists, and experts in other fields
  • Visiting field workers
• Development of daily-life rhythms for a foreign context alongside veteran mentors.
• Process that includes difficulties and pressures that form character necessary to serve long-term among the unreached.
• Coursework that blends theoretical study with practical application, equipping students to design and implement sustainable business models that enable long-term engagement and presence in areas where traditional approaches are often restricted.

In the community surrounding the Training Center.

For the long-term health of the family and work, we do expect both spouses to participate in the program. Children of all ages, as well, have programming designed specifically for them and are cared for while their parents are in classes.

No, our hope is that future global workers from all over the world would be trained through our Training Center.

However, training is currently only offered in English, so students would need an extensive grasp of the English language to participate.

Keep in mind that visa requirements vary between countries and could affect a student’s ability to attend training. Our team is committed to doing all we can to offer Training Center access to as many nationalities as possible.

• Pray for God to raise up global workers from your church
• Identify members of your church who meet the criteria
  • Encourage them to apply online
  • Set up a meeting to meet with a Radical team member to discuss the details before applying
• Prepare / disciple members of your church who could be potential applicants in the future
• Provide ongoing prayer support and potentially financial support

The upcoming program year will take place August 2025 – May 2026. Applications for the 2025/26 program year are now open through February 15, 2025.

The total tuition cost per student will be approximately $19,000. In addition to education costs, tuition includes housing and two meals per week. Additional costs could include $2,000 per child (not including airfare) and an estimated $6,000 of out-of-pocket costs for travel, insurance, books, food, etc.

Details on payment schedules, fundraising, and more will be shared throughout the application / enrollment process.

Students will receive opportunities at Radical Training to network with veteran global workers, sending organizations, and other potential future teammates that could help shape their plans regarding location assignments.

However, considering the church’s role in preparing and sending global workers, Training Center students and graduates will be referred ultimately to their pastors/churches for location assignments upon completion of the program.

Have more questions? Send us an email.