The objective of the NAD Evangelism Institute is to provide Master of Divinity students at Andrews University with a positive learning experience that will be an encouragement for them to engage in evangelistic ministry, and be a model of evangelism for their ministry. Using a variety of evangelistic methods, the Institute partners with conferences and churches to involve students in outreach to communities throughout the North American Division.
Field schools usually involve students in four weeks of evangelistic experience. This may include preparation, involvement in meetings, and follow-up work. Each year there are opportunities to participate in various types of evangelism including single church meetings, city-wide events, campus ministry, urban ministry, church planting series, and evangelism tailored for specific people-groups. MDiv students who have been a pastor before entering the Seminary and/or have experience with evangelism can take part in a field school that focuses on an area that will provide them with new skills.
Conference leaders and evangelists are encouraged to consider mentoring MDiv students by hosting a Field School of Evangelism. Contact us to receive further information.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Each year there are field school opportunities for MDiv students at Andrews University to participate in various types of evangelism including single church meetings, city-wide events, campus ministry, urban ministry, church planting series, and evangelism tailored for specific people-groups. Students with previous evangelistic experience can benefit from field schools that focus on specific areas providing new and different skills.
Field schools usually involve students in four weeks of evangelistic experience. This may include preparation, involvement in meetings, and follow-up work.
A field school is so much more than participating in evangelism under the direction of an evangelist. Making friendships, watching the Holy Spirit move, visiting and studying with people who urgently want to know the Bible, sharing baptismal events – all these encounters, and more, will make up your field school experience.
Some field schools provide the opportunity for your spouse and family to attend. Be sure to plan your schedule with this possibility in mind.
Transportation to and from field schools:
Sponsored students—Travel allowance paid by the sponsoring conference
Unsponsored students—Travel allowance paid by the NAD Evangelism Institute
Lodging during field schools:
Suitable housing will be provided either in the homes of members or as arranged by the local church or conference.
Meals during field schools:
Meals while attending the field school will be provided by the local church or through per diem amounts given to purchase food.
Transportation during field schools:
Mileage will be paid by the local church or through the evangelism budget.
Coordinator: Pastor Tom Shepherd
Evangelist: Pastor Tom Shepherd
Location: 6562 Naomi Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111
Field School Dates: March 8 - April 20, 2025
# of Student Positions Available: 3
Coordinator: Pastor MC Shin
Evangelist: Pastor MC Shin
Location: 8450 Kephart Ln, Berrien Springs, MI
Field School Dates: March 28 - April 27, 2025
# of Student Positions Available: 5
Coordinator: Pastor Mark Finley
Evangelist: Pastor Mark Finley
Location: City of St. Louis, MO
Field School Dates: June 9 - July 5, 2025
# of Student Positions Available: 20
Coordinator: NAD Evangelism Institute
Evangelist: NADEI/Students
Location: 10 church sites across Indianapolis
Field School Dates: September 5 - October 4, 2025
# of Student Positions Available: 20
Coordinator: NAD Evangelism Institute/It Is Written/Local Conferences
Evangelist: Pastors Alex Bryant and John Bradshaw
Location: Baltimore, MD
Field School Dates: October 3 - November 1, 2025
# of Student Positions Available: 20
