Preparing people for mission in Scotland and throughout the world.

Using the wealth of resources at Edinburgh Theological Seminary, the Centre for Mission is being developed with the aim of providing every Christian in the church with the support, encouragement and facilities they need to serve God, whether at home or abroad.

News & Events

RECENT MISSION LECTURE

'The Changing Face of Mission Studies since the Nineteenth Century'

Professor Brian Stanley from the University of Edinburgh delivered the ETS Mission Society Spring Lecture earlier this year in the Chalmers Hall at ETS.

This lecture is available to watch here.

Explore Mission | World Mission Days

A series of themed day events at Edinburgh Theological Seminary, designed to provide insight into the variety of challenges and opportunities involved in modern day mission.

Exploring mission from its origins through to the present day, these events are the perfect opportunity for students to explore and pray for mission together whilst getting to know others on the mission field.

Upcoming World Mission Day

WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2020

The next World Mission Day is due to take place on Wednesday 12 February 2020.

The day will focus on Mission in Rural Communities involving three guest speakers: Rev David Meredith, Mission Director of the Free Church of Scotland, Rev Donnie G. Macdonald, Minister of Portree and Bracadale Free Church and the current Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland, and Rev Ivor Macdonald, minister of Coatbridge Free Church.

If you would like to join us for this, please get in touch with us here.

Featured Courses

Setting Out | Rural Church Revitalisation

This mentoring course is intended to help mission candidates who expect to serve the Lord in rural church revitalisation gain invaluable input from those who have already served in rural church revitalisation.

Gifts for Local Mission| Eldership Training

One of the greatest privileges is to serve in the church of Jesus Christ as an elder. It is also a task that involves great responsibility. This course is designed to equip and encourage serving elders in the local church by exploring the unique set of opportunities, tasks and challenges before them.

Which category suits your needs?

Serving Together

Gifts for Local Mission

A variety of courses designed to support men and women who serve in the local church. We offer courses for elders, deacons, Sunday School teachers, youth workers and more.

Setting Out

Preparing for Mission

We offer a wide variety of mission courses and mentoring options designed to prepare, support and encourage those who are about to enter into mission work.

Time Out

Refreshment in Mission

We offer a personalised course of study to supplement your theological training or the opportunity to get away and do some serious thinking and research.

Digging Deep

Research for Mission

At postgraduate level, we offer both a Research Masters and a Taught Masters to enable you to engage in top level learning as you focus on theology and mission.