MTS - Ministry Training Strategy

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ MTS Recruit Victoria is happening Friday Nov 1 - Sunday Nov 3 in Belgrave Heights.

Rego opening soon 👀

Come to MTS Recruit! Andrew outlines some great reasons he recommends it 🙌

Register now https://mtsrecruit.com/

It’s not too late! You can still grab a spot at Leaders Training Day this Wednesday.

Join us in Sydney OR Online.

Register now www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mts-leaders-training-day-2024-tickets-881094245607

Throughout the world, the movement for training ministry apprentices is gaining exciting momentum. In South Africa, the established ministry apprenticeship program overseen by The Bible Talks KZN has been maturing thanks to the graciousness of God!

The program aims to train and equip the next generation of men and women for Christian ministry, particularly within and for the KwaZulu Natal and South African context.

Currently, they have two apprentices, Siyanda and Nomfundo, going through the program, financially supported by Australian MTS trainers and apprentices. Anglican Aid partners with MTS to facilitate international funds transfer, compliance and project reporting.

Learn more in this recent project update ➡️ https://mts.com.au/mts-global-update-apprentices-in-south-africa/

Fellowship with other Christians who are, like you, considering how to live life in response to the gospel of Jesus!

Previous attendee Ben from Hunter Bible Church says, “I loved MTS Recruit this year. One of the highlights was 1-1 mentoring with someone experienced as a gospel worker - to ask questions and get prompted to consider things I haven’t thought about. Another highlight was peer groups, most of my group I didn’t know going in but loved conversations grounded in the bible with people at a similar point of thinking about MTS and a lifetime of ministry.”

Register for your closest MTS Recruit now 👉 https://mtsrecruit.com/

You’re invited to dinner with MTS!

We'd love you to join us for our Annual Dinner in August. The evening will be a great and encouraging night.

We're excited to have Mike Baird, Former NSW Premier & CEO of HammondCare, as our keynote speaker.

📅 Thursday 15th August, 6:30pm, Rydges World Square Sydney

RSVP to let us know you’re coming https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mts-annual-dinner-2024-tickets-700011361827

Understanding MTS Entrusters 👐

82% of MTS Apprentices say that the biggest influence for them taking up ministry training is another gospel worker. The “tap on the shoulder”, where a mentor or ministry leader prompts a potential gospel worker to take up an apprenticeship, is key.

Entrusters are MTS Trainers, who have trained someone who then goes on to be an MTS Trainer themselves!

MTS Director Ben Pfahlert says, “We’d love all MTS Apprentices, as their God-given gifts allow, to become MTS entrusters.”

Last month James Hoey, former Partnerships Developer for Victoria stepped into the role of MTS Director of Partnerships!

We’re so excited for James to continue doing excellent work in Victoria and throughout Australia on pathways for partnerships.

James says, “As the Director of Partnerships, my role is helping denominations, other parachurch ministries and churches to think through how they can enable their pastors to go from a church pastor to become an MTS trainer.

This means helping them with the resources and the theology of training and showing them how MTS can continue to support them as they train the next generation of gospel workers.”

Learn more about James’ as Director of Partnerships on our blog 👉 https://mts.com.au/partnerships-to-see-the-good-news-of-jesus-known/

What are the skills a ministry apprentice needs to learn to be prepared for ministry?

Our minds often go to very visible and practical things. This might be how to write and give a talk, or to feel confident leading the youth ministry team. However, other more personal life skills are equally as important for apprentices to learn. One of these is how to be spiritually healthy.

⬇️ For advice on this important topic from two great MTS trainers.

TAG a friend who you want to go to MTS Recruit Katoomba NSW with this year!

Recruit is THE conference for those exploring what it looks like to live for Jesus, considering gospel work, doing theological college or working in ministry.

It’s a weekend of fellowship, teaching from God’s Word, and mentoring/mentorship from Christian brothers and sisters.

Consider the challenge to gospel work this year at MTS Recruit.

Book for now! Rego for NSW, TAS + QLD now open.

🎟️ https://mtsrecruit.com/

“I came back with a great heart for training up men and women for vocational ministry. That was always on the agenda. The intentionality that I had experienced at St. George North Anglican to then go back and be intentional myself as a trainer has just been wonderful.”

God’s faithful hand has been clear throughout Avril Lonsdale’s life, leading her to new life in him and now into vocational ministry. She shares her encouraging story of faith and experience as an MTS apprentice and now MTS trainer!

Read Avril’s story 👉 https://mts.com.au/faithful-ministry-under-an-ever-faithful-god-with-avril-lonsdale/

Are you asking yourself this question? MTS Recruit is here to help you explore it!

Visit 🎟️ www.mtsrecruit.com

Thank you all those who gave so generously to the MTS Harvest Appeal. Your gifts allowed us to raise $155,110, which is just under 80% of the goal we set.

This will enable MTS to continue supporting and training trainers and will increase our capacity to recruit, train and send out generations of gospel workers serving our Lord Jesus.

THANK YOU.

We are so grateful for all of those involved in MTS, from team members to volunteers to our trainers and apprentices, but most especially today, we’re thankful for your partnership!

Ps. Although our appeal is officially over, you are always able to support MTS. You can call our team on 1300 657 548 or give online via our website.

If you’re the praying kind could you ask God to bless my next 2 days in Brisbane at GAFCON Australia (the Global Anglican Futures Conference for Australia). The future of any organisation/ denomination is dependent on its future leadership. MTS - Ministry Training Strategy is very keen to partner with GAFCON globally into the future. We’re already doing so in several countries. Praise God. Lots of work to do. Please pray.
BTW - MTS is a sponsor. I will be attending the table. 36 hrs of “yakkin’” with people. It is my idea of fun! 😀

$52,890 left to raise - 3hrs to go.
MTS EOFY Harvest Appeal.
Gifts will be matched & tax deductible.
Click below to give.
We are so grateful for God’s provision thus far. 😀 ($142,110 already raised).

https://mts.com.au/support/mts-harvest-end-of-financial-year-appeal/

We have just $60,860 left to raise to reach our Harvest Appeal target – and only a few hours left to reach that goal.

Your tax deductible gift by MIDNIGHT tonight WILL…

- Make a tangible impact in the MTS movement.
- Enable MTS staff to train trainers as they recruit, train, and send out apprentices in their churches, universities, and other ministries.
- Continue the growth of the MTS movement, ensuring that the gospel goes to the ends of the earth, carried by qualified people.
- Keep growing training ministries through churches, campuses and other mission fields in Australia and throughout the world.

As you’ve read over the past few weeks, the work of MTS plays a huge role in the ability and capacity of gospel workers to train new workers for the harvest. As we continue in our work, your generous support will make a real difference in cultivating and nurturing the next generation of gospel workers, as we continue this vital work together.

So please, give generously before midnight and don’t forget that your donation will also be DOUBLED by the matching fund, meaning that your impact will go twice as far.

Donate NOW 👉https://mts.com.au/support/mts-harvest-end-of-financial-year-appeal

Can you help us reach our Harvest Appeal goal?

Donate today 👉https://mts.com.au/support/mts-harvest-end-of-financial-year-appeal

When you give to support MTS, you aren’t just investing in the personal or professional growth of these trainers: you’re investing in their apprentices and in turn in the growth of God’s kingdom.

SAVE THE DATE 📔For G8 2025!

🗓️13-16 Jan 2025
🌎Stanwell Tops
🤝All MTS Apprentices and Trainers

Mark the dates in your calendar so you don’t miss out.

MTS Trainer Dave Doran is the Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity Kingsford Anglican Church. He recently shared some thoughts with us on the importance of fostering spiritual health in ministry apprentices!

Dave says, “When we are personally growing in our knowledge of God, we will also better understand ourselves and our place in God’s plans. We will have perspective to prioritise God’s glory, trust to regularly rest and joy even when we hit ministry setbacks.Before we learn pragmatic lessons we must keep growing in the ‘wisdom that comes from above’, which is really fostered by the fundamentals of Bible reading, prayer and mutually generous Christian fellowship.” Dave shares.

Read more of Dave’s thoughts 📖 https://mts.com.au/nurturing-spiritual-health-in-apprentices/

Can you help us reach our Harvest Appeal goal?

Donate today 👉 https://mts.com.au/support/mts-harvest-end-of-financial-year-appeal

When you give to support MTS, you aren’t just investing in the personal or professional growth of these trainers: you’re investing in their apprentices and in turn in the growth of God’s kingdom.

Leaders Training Day is only a month away! It’s time to book your ticket - we know you’ve been meaning to 😅

This year we’re exploring the topic of Thinking Theologically: The Good Life in the Last Days 🍦

Who? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑MTS Apprentices and Trainers
When? 🗓️Wednesday July 24 9am - 4:30pm
Where? 🗺️Carlton NSW OR Online Access

Book yourself and your colleagues in today!

Have you applied to join the MTS team? Apply now before you miss out!

We’re currently on the lookout 👀 for our new:
➡️ Operations and Support Administrator
➡️ Events Administrator

Join the best team ever⚡️https://mts.com.au/about/job-opportunities/

Recently our team members James and Clare were interviewed on the TGCA Commending & Contending podcast! They talked about raising up apprentices and future leaders, and it’s not a conversation to be missed.

Look up ‘Commending & Contending’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. 🎧

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing how some of the MTS team enable effective ministry trainers, and the flow on impact of these amazing trainers.

⚡️Through the training work of Russ we see effectively trained trainers who train quality apprentices to be skilled ministry workers.

⚡️Through the operations work of Brett we see trainers freed up from admin to focus on training their apprentices with confidence.

⚡️Through the partnership work of James we see more pastors become trainers raising up apprentices to train.

➡️ But perhaps our most significant ‘team member’ who we haven’t profiled is you! It is through your contribution to MTS that we are able to do the work God has entrusted us with.

So please consider a generous gift this end of financial year to help reach our goal of raising $195,000, to help continue and expand the ministry of MTS!

https://mts.com.au/support/mts-harvest-end-of-financial-year-appeal

Are you our next Events Administrator?

The roles involves:
⭐ Assist with event logistics including liaising with venues and speakers, creating conference booklets, preparing slides and more!
⭐ Supporting event communications including organising photos and preparing collateral.
⭐ Oversee volunteer teams and support the building of teams.

Learn more and apply ➡️ https://mts.com.au/about/job-opportunities/mts-events-and-volunteer-teams-administrator/

Introducing James Hoey ➡️ Our Director of Partnerships!

Read James’ story https://mts.com.au/partnerships-to-see-the-good-news-of-jesus-known/