What is the Mission South Carolina?

The Mission South Carolina School of Emerging Missional Leadership is a one year discipleship, ministry and leadership training program designed to equip and train students to engage their culture and influence the world for Christ. Mission South Carolina is a total lifestyle commitment for the Christian disciple seeking hands-on ministry preparation and intensive ministry training. Daily classroom instruction and Bible training is immediately applied in ministry, youth ministry, residential shelters, retreats, mission trips, evangelism, personal mentoring, children’s ministry, school assemblies, community outreaches, musical and drama productions, and so much more.

What can the Mission South Carolina offer?

The Mission South Carolina provides a balance of discipleship training and evangelism opportunities through practical daily involvement. During their year at Mission South Carolina, students will participate in structured classes on the Bible, Christian Doctrine, leadership, communication and public speaking, and core general education classes. They will memorize Scripture and gain a working understanding of the Bible while developing skills for effective evangelism, ministry, leadership, and discipleship in the post-modern cultural context. Students are eligible to earn 24 hours of optional college credit each year through Patten University.

Through our Collegiate Track they will be able to earn an Associates Degree from Patten University and can continue to earn a Bachelors Degree through Patten’s online courses or by transferring to a school of their choice. The first year focus is direction and discipline. The second year is leadership development. From nursery to nursing home, church services to street evangelism, students of the Mission South Carolina will experience it all!

Who should enroll in the Mission South Carolina?

The Mission South Carolina is open to high school graduates who desire to devote one year of their life to “knowing HIm and making Him known.” This is not for those in need of a spiritual “boost” or in search of a yearlong “church youth camp” experience. The Mission is not structured for crisis intervention, or alcohol recovery or those needing to “get their life together.” But neither is it strictly for those desiring to enter into a full-time ministry. It is designed for the heroes and would be heroes of the faith and those searching for clarity of purpose and direction in choosing a path in life that they can best travel and serve God fully. Anyone who feels God calling them to a radical commitment of time, talent, energy, and self in order to spread His gospel, share His love and disciple His followers should prayerfully consider the Mission South Carolina.

Is Financial Aid available?

Yes, for those who qualify. Federal Financial Aid (government subsidized student loans, Pell Grants, scholarships, etc.) is only available to those students who enroll with Patten University. Such grants and loans are sent directly to Patten University who will apply the funds to the student’s college tuition first and send the remaining balance to the Mission South Carolina to cover the cost of housing and Mission South Carolina program fees. Most of our students and leaders depend on raising additional support to attend Mission South Carolina - much like missionaries.  We will be glad to provide you some helpful guidelines in raising the needed funds including sponsorship letters and resources that have been successful with previous students and leaders. As an approved non-profit organization, all donations and contributions made directly to the Mission South Carolina are tax deductible.