Program Description

Length of Program: 4 months, January - April

The Tyndale/Canada Baptist Ministries Route program equips and trains young adults for effective
mission and then, in committed teams of four, sends them to one of the Canadian Baptist
Ministries partner countries. Possible project sites for the winter 2012 term include Bolivia, the Czech
Republic and Kenya. Students are housed on the campus of a seminary or college in the host country. While
there, they are under the supervision of the missionaries (one of whom is a qualified academic who
can teach Tyndale courses).

Students must undergo a thorough selection process to be placed on a team, including an
application form, references, a recommendation from a youth pastor/pastor, attendance at
Orientation Events, interviews, a medical examination, satisfactory completion of pre-training and
signed acceptance of the Route Code of Conduct.

Students complete the academic requirements for the courses they select while at the host
institution. In addition, they have opportunity to be involved in ministry activities under the
supervision of the host missionaries. There is also opportunity for theological reflection and
ministry development.

The Mission Exposure Semester is open to all Tyndale University College students in either their
second or third year of study (they must have completed at least 30 credit hours of study at
Tyndale). Students on academic probation are not eligible for the program. Generally, the courses
taken during the semester will fit within the requirements of both the BRE and BA providing
students select their courses wisely. Students who participate in the program should be able to
complete the requirements for their degree within the standard number of years. However,
participation in the semester abroad should be carefully included in their course selection process;
academic advising is critical. While in the host country, students complete 45 courses (12-15 credit
hours).

Students pay for all of the academic courses at Tyndale rates. Their room and board in the host
country is often lower than the Tyndale residence. However, they will have added costs related to
airfare, travel and insurance.

Possible Project Sites

Bolivia
Czech Republic
Kenya

Timeline for Acceptance

Contact CBM for application deadline for Winter 2012 semester abroad
Allan Jensen
National Short Term Mission Coordinator
Canadian Baptist Ministries
ajensen@cbmin.org
(905) 821-3533

• Application 
• Reference Form