Training

Research training

We are aware that to merely do research ourselves will have little effect in reducing the amount of work in reaching the unreached (unevangelised). We want to share the knowledge we gained with others to assist them do their own research and become more effective in their outreach efforts and ministry.

The Research course has been presented in countries in Southern Africa and some parts of East and West Africa. The course has been presented to Bible Schools, mission organizations, churches and individuals who have a vision to work among the unreached people groups and also working in their local communities.

We see mission research as a combination of three important elements:

  • SPIRITUAL (Praying and discerning),
  • DATA (Searching and sorting) and
  • STRATEGY (evaluating and strategizing).

We believe one learns about research by doing research. Therefore we present the materials in such a way that participants learn the principles by applying them to the area or target group that they want to reach. We try to tailor our course presentation to match as closely as possible the needs of those attending. The program has more than 10 modules, and these include:

  • Biblical perspective on research,
  •  Research process,
  • Research methodology,
  • Documentation,
  • Interpretation,
  • Culture,
  • Strategising,
  • Writing a research project proposal,
  • Writing a research report etc.

The course is ideally done over a period of one week, 50% theory and 50% practical.

For Church congregations we do offer weekend training. 

The aim is in the end to tailor the training in such a way that the learners, organisations or churches will get the best results in their specific ministries.

For more information and to arrange for a training session contact us at manager-at-inserv.org.za or here

Training documents

Research training as tool to change paradigms