Mission Training Center
Education and skills training that moves adults from crisis to stability — and from stability to service.
Four focus areas
MTC isn't a typical college. We teach some classes, partner with others for more, and give you credit for growth you're doing outside the program — all held together by a simple accountability plan.
Character, Life Skills & Capacity Building
Getting Ahead, counseling, parenting, GED prep, financial literacy, communication and conflict resolution.
See coursesLeadership, Ministry & Skills Training
Continuing Lay Training, the Nazarene Course of Study, and Dynamic Church Planting International modules.
See coursesServanthood & Active Ministry
Serving at Sunday Breakfast, the Resource Center, teaching, mission trips and more.
See coursesGetting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World
Our flagship course, run with Shine: Building Your Resources for a Better Life. Participants look honestly at their own situation and build a plan for the future.
About Getting AheadHow the program works
Each 17-week term, you earn credit hours — about one hour a week of intentional growth. Many things you already do count: church, counseling, serving, and outside classes. The goal is at least one credit in each of the four focus areas.
- A short meeting at the start of the year to map what you're already doing
- One "grace term" a year when life gets hard — no paperwork needed
- Extra credits carry forward to the next term
- Year-end recognition, and celebration of big milestones
Ministry training
- Continuing Lay Training with the USA/Canada Church of the Nazarene — some courses count toward a Certificate of Lay Ministry. Learn more
- Ministry Preparation with the NM District Church of the Nazarene, including the Nazarene Course of Study through Point Loma. Learn more
- Ministry Equipping — a Master Trainer and Certified Trainers for Dynamic Church Planting International. Learn more