School Of Frontier Mission (SOFM) is a 3 month classroom training where you learn how to be effective among unreached peoples in a different country or culture. Teachings on language learning, church planting, team dynamics, cross-cultural communication, and how to research and understand your new people group prepares you to think and act strategically with regards to God's calling and the missionary task. During your lecture phase you choose which long-term team you will join for a two-year field placement among an unreached people group. There you can practically implement what you have learnt about frontier mission work while being guided by more experienced leaders.

Most graduates go on to join full time church planting teams, learning languages and doing practical ministry among tribes that have yet to hear the Good News. Graduates of our SOFM are now serving the Lord here in the North East, as well as other parts of India, Bhutan, Cambodia and China.

SOFM is a credited program with the YWAM's University of the Nations. Successful completion earns credit with the University and may go on to do other course.

Guidelines To Apply For SOFM
1. You must have successfully completed a DTS.
2. You must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
3. You must agree to attend the full program without interruptions of any sort.
4. During the time of your internship, you will be responsible to raise your own support. We recommend that you raise at least Rs 2,500/- per month.
5. The use of alcohol, tobacco and/or drugs of any sort (including addictive medicines without a doctor’s prescription) are NOT allowed during this program.
6. As you will be responsible to raise the support you need, we encourage you to pray about it and start your support-raising now. Your local church and family should be aware of what you are planning to do. Even if they don’t give financially, their prayers and encouragement will enable you to be successful in your ministry.

School Fees : Rs 10,000/- (*As of May 2008)
Registration Fee (non-refundable) : Rs 200/-

The SOFM Application Form can be downloaded in PDF format. It is also available on request by post within INDIA.