FAQs

Q: What is the Missions Training School?
A: The Missions Training School, previously referred to as the Montana Bible School, is an intensive work/study program at Potter's Field Ranch culminating in a cross-cultural experience with a partnering ministry in a foreign country. It is designed to equip both men and woman to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of missions and evangelistic work; to develop in them a real understanding of both the biblical basis for world evangelism and the physical fortitude required to fulfill the Great Commission. As such, it is a unique opportunity for men and women being called by the Lord to a life of serving Him in the mission field, or back at their home church in the area of world missions, to be equipped to do so.


Q: What do we believe?
A: Statement of Faith

1. We believe in what is termed "the Apostle's Creed" as embodying all the fundamental doctrines of orthodox, evangelical Christianity.
2. We believe there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons-the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit-equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all and governs all.
3. We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
4. We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teaching; His substitutionary atoning death; bodily resurrection; ascension into heaven; perpetual intercession for His people; and personal, visible return to earth. We believe that He is one and the same as God; He was fully human and fully God.
5. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all biblical gifts of the Spirit as reflected through the fruit of that same Spirit.
6. We believe that all the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, and that they are the infallible rule of faith and practice.
7. We believe all people are, by nature, separated from God and responsible for their own sin, but that salvation, redemption and forgiveness are freely offered to all by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. When a person repents of sin and accepts Jesus Christ as his or her personal Lord and Savior, trusting Him to save, that person is immediately born again and sealed by the Holy Spirit, all of his/her sins are forgiven, and he/she becomes a child of God, destined to spend eternity with the Lord.
8. We believe in the universal Church, in the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members.
9. We believe the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ordinances to the Church: (1) baptism and (2) the Lord's Supper.
10. We believe that the Bible clearly demonstrates that spiritual gifts are for the edification of the body and that they are to be exercised in love.
11. We believe that love is more important than the most spectacular gifts, and without love, all exercise of other spiritual gifts is worthless.

Q: What does this School prepare me for?
A: It equips both men and woman to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of missions and evangelistic work; to develop in them a real understanding of both the biblical basis for world evangelism and the physical fortitude required to fulfill the Great Commission.


Q: Where is Potter's Field Ranch (PFR) located?
A: We are located in Northwest Montana, 22 miles north of Whitefish and about 40 miles south of the Canadian border. The "ranch" is on an 80-acre lot with wildlife throughout.

Our physical location is:
8775 Hwy 93 North
Olney, MT 59927
(approximately 3 miles north of Olney)


Q: Who can attend the School?
A: Those who genuinely have a heart for world missions, especially those who desire to serve the Lord in the mission field.

Every applicant will be interviewed and final acceptance will be determined by the School Director. Please note a high school diploma or equivalent is required to attend the Missions Training School. Apply now!


Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Please visit our Tuition and Fees page.


Q: How long is the School?
A: The Missions Training School will run for 6 months. Click here for upcoming term/module dates.
*All dates are subject to change.


Q: Do I get college credit or some sort of degree?
A: No. This is an intensive work/study program in the area of world missions that is not affiliated with any Bible colleges.