Maputo Biblical and Theological Seminary

THE VISION BECOMES REALITY:

OMS missionaries in Mozambique have accomplished much during the twelve years in this field. What began as a dream in 1996 to establish a seminary is now a reality.
The Lord has significantly blessed the emphasis on personal evangelism and church planting.  With forty church plants in three of Mozambique’s 10 provinces, both small and large, all need strong leadership and pastors.
In order to train leaders for these churches, the Maputo Biblical and Theological Seminary was established in 2001.  Classes were put on hold during the construction process and a seminary director arrive to set up the program.  On October 31, 2007 the new seminary building received the occupancy license allowing the building to be used. 
In May 2008, Mike and Sarah Thiessen from Barrie, ON, Canada will be joining the OMS team.   Mike has accepted the position as Director of the seminary and will be establishing the seminary curriculum and program.  Mike will also teach Bible and leadership classes along with vision casting and networking in Maputo and abroad. A February 2009 starting date for classes is anticipated.

 

THE DISPERSION FROM WAR:

 A generation of war throughout the country compelled people from all tribal homelands in Mozambique to seek refuge in Maputo, the capital city. The population of Maputo continues to grow as these people have established families and as the migration to the capital continues. Through those called from our daughter churches, (Igreja Evangelica Palavra Viva)The Living Word Evangelical Church, and other evangelical groups, the plan is to disciple and train in such a way that former refugees will return to their people with the love of God in their hearts and the gospel on their lips to plant and lead new churches all over Mozambique.

 

THE PLAN TO TRAIN:

There are limited opportunities for local leaders to be trained as pastors. The seminary will be a strong support of the local church by giving their leaders passion to understand God's Word. 

This will foster accurate teaching and vision for church plants into the northern provinces of Mozambique.

The Maputo Biblical and Theological Seminary plans to select up to 40 applicants per year for enrollment in a four-year pastoral B.A. This will allow 160 students to be trained at a time. Our goal is to add higher levels of theological education as the seminary matures.  
The four-story building will equip ministerial students. The large chapel, computer lab and modern library will provide seminar and resource areas for pastors and evangelists.

The seminary will serve as a model of Christian truth to the immediate community and the society at large.   

THE GOAL:

Mozambicans reaching their own people for CHRIST!

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

·Partner with us in fervent prayer

· Give sacrificially by sponsoring a student