FMI missionary training is broken into three progressive phases and is required for all candidates for long-term ministry assignments. Each session has its own learning materials to be completed by the candidate before arrival.

This phase provides an understanding of the scope and missiology of Foursquare Missions International, the basics of FMI policy and procedures, and introduces you to some of the FMI personnel.

5 days; $700/person for FMI-endorsed* applicants; $1,400/person for non-endorsed attendees
Note: other cost arrangements can be made if you are able to provide your own lodging and transportation

Next training dates:
  • January 25-29, 2021
  • July 12-16, 2021
  • January 24-28, 2022
  • July 11-15, 2022

Phase 2 provides coaching on support raising, caring for your supporters pastorally, the dynamics of ongoing support raising, and maintaining your support team throughout your assignment.

3 days; $500/person for FMI-endorsed* applicants; $1,000/person for non-endorsed attendees
Note: other cost arrangements can be made if you are able to provide your own lodging and transportation

Next training dates:
  • February 2-4, 2021
  • July 20-22, 2021
  • February 1-3, 2022
  • July 19-21, 2022

The final phase is provided shortly before deployment and addresses cultural issues, biblical leadership, FMI policy and procedures, missionary family life, security and other important topics.

12 days; $1,000/person for FMI-endorsed* attendees; $2,000/person for non-endorsed attendees
Note: other cost arrangements can be made if you are able to provide your own lodging and transportation

Next training dates:
  • January 25- February 5, 2021
  • July 12-23, 2021
  • January 24-February 4, 2022
  • July 11-22, 2022
*While FMI missionary training is open to people planning to serve with non-Foursquare sending agencies, we are glad to provide a substantial discount to those who have applied to serve with FMI on the mission field.
**Note: Additional discounts may be available if you provide your own lodging and transport.

Contact Us

For more information on our training intensives or to coordinate your next step, please contact our FMI Deployment Coordinator or call us at 213.989.4321.