School of Strategic Missions

Reach the Unreached.

 

Start your dream adventure of being a missionary

 

The School of Strategic Missions is designed to enable you help fulfill Christ’s Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations. Through SOSM, we endeavor to prepare you to successfully target and engage previously untargeted and/or unreached people groups, to recognize strategic “seasons of opportunity” for the evangelization of a people or country, and to approach urban ministry with a frontiers emphasis.

The school includes a three-month teaching phase at YWAM Tyler followed by a three-month outreach. We encourage individuals or mission teams to travel to their target location for this outreach phase.

Your Life Matters

Discover the purpose of why you are here and how your life can make a ripple impact in other nations. 

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Equipping the Called

We believe discipleship is the key to transforming nations. When you say "Yes" to God's calling on your life it's the begin of a wonderful journey activating your faith. 

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COURSE CONTENT

 

– Spiritual warfare, worship, and intercession in pioneering ministry
– Biblical basis of missions
– Biblical worldview of development and culture
– Cross-cultural issues
– Church planting
– Evangelism strategies
– Team development and conflict resolution
– Leadership training
– Practical survival skills for developing nations
– Mission strategies

COSTS

$3,900      Single Person*
$4,000      Single parent*
$8,000     Married couple*

COST PER CHILD IS:

$310        0-1 year
$495        2-5 years
$630        6-12 years
$840        13-16 years

*Lecture phase tuition only.  Outreach phase airfare and grounds fees are in addition to the tuition cost.

Applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the start of school.

DATES

Spring Quarter:

Spring 2026

(Outreach Dates: TBD)

CONTACT

 For more information, contact

STRATEGIC FRONTIERS OFFICE
903.509.5333
sosm@ywamtyler.org

Apply for Training

 

Bless Mongolia Outreach

Want a taste of missions? Head out to Mongolia with SOSM leader Ron Moyer on an incredible adventure. Share the Gospel, distribute Bibles and see the world of Mongolia up close and personal. 

Visit BLESS MONGOLIA OUTREACH for more information.

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