THE URBAN MINISTRY INSTITUTE (TUMI)

The Urban Ministry Institute of Holland is a theological training center in Holland, offering seminary-level training to the public that is inexpensive, excellent and culturally relevant to urban life.

The Challenge:

For most in urban ministry, the idea of attending Bible College or seminary is virtually impossible. It is too expensive, offered far from their homes, and often does not relate to urban life and ministry. They cannot leave their jobs or their churches to give four years for ministry training.

Even if they could find a way to relocate, they would need to win the lottery or be befriended by someone who is rich, just to afford the education.  Furthermore, many could not satisfy the academic requirements necessary for admission.  Having given up on the idea for further training, these dear leaders do the best they can, often working a full-time job while pastoring a church that desperately needs more of their time and attention.

Our Answer:

The New Life Urban Ministry Institute of Holland provides seminary-level instruction through our 16 module curriculum with courses in Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics, Christian Ministry, and Urban Mission.

Affordable • Our courses cost less than 15% of traditional seminary or graduate school tuition.

Urban • Every course is geared toward effective urban ministry focusing on the challenges and opportunities of serving Christ in the city.

Flexible • Students take our courses in the evenings and on weekends, in small group classes, or through our independent studies program.

Practical • All classes are designed to equip students for urban ministry, and can be taken for credit towards our Certificate in Christian Leadership Studies.

For more information about TUMI, please contact:

Duane Vedders 616.928.3424 duanev@hollandrescue.org
Andrew Dodd 616.928.3408 andrewd@hollandrescue.org

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