World Mission Initiative

World Mission Initiative of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is dedicated to developing mission vision, nurturing missionary vocations, and cultivating missional congregations by equipping mission leaders to engage faithfully and effectively in God’s intercultural mission. WMI offers opportunities and resources to serve congregations and students. 

Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership 

We are excited to report that seven mission leaders from all over the country are part our first cohort which launched in January 2023. This is a 16-month/four course hybrid program. Students will receive broad preparation in mission theology, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, and short-term mission trip leadership, and are therefore equipped for leadership in both global and local contexts. The program began with an online course—“Introduction to Missional Leadership and Evangelism”—and an in-person Gathering Retreat on the Seminary campus March 16-18. Learn more about the certificate program. 

Opportunities for Mission Leader Formation  

For Everyone

• Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership - mission leader cohort, four mission courses, and on-campus retreat. To stay up to date on the launch of future cohorts, sign up for the WMI newsletter. 
• WMI Conference – Watch videos from Missional Leadership in a Time of Disruption 
• McClure Lectures in World Mission and Evangelism Watch videos from the Rev. Eugene Cho 

For Current PTS Students

• Intercultural Learning Trip
• Valentour Fellowship for Intercultural Learning
• Global Internships

Tools to Lead Your Congregation in Mission

• Freeing Congregational Mission
• 7 practical tools for congregational mission leaders
• Other resources 

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  • February 2023 Includes a reflection by Bala Khyllep on mission engagement in a globalized world, an update and reflections from four of our J-Term trips travelers, a Christianity Today article by Hunter Farrell, and more. 
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• Call us at 412-924-1449

Support WMI

We appreciate your continued support through prayers and donations. Without you we would not be able to equip mission leaders for God's world. Donate here.