Our Missions Training Center is the World
LDI provides onsite & online cross-cultural missions training programs
Flexible Missionary Training Programs
Personal Development for International Ministry
Whether you’re preparing to go abroad or are involved with equipping others to send, LDI offers immersive retreats, care-focused training, and online certificates to help leaders grow in resilience and readiness.
LDI’s personal development track strengthens pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders with advanced training in theology, strategy, and cross-cultural leadership. We offer in-person and fully digital pre-field and on-field options.
Explore our cross-cultural ministry programs today.
Effective ministry across cultures begins with understanding. Our foundational training helps leaders develop cultural intelligence, relational wisdom, and gospel clarity—preparing them to serve with humility and impact.
Onsite and Online Missionary Training (The World is Our Center)
Explore our Pathways
LDI has three core programs to help you grow in leadership and impact:
- Missions Training Retreats: Host a retreat in your church or region to equip emerging leaders for cross-cultural service. These retreats combine spiritual renewal, practical equipping, and relational learning. Ideal for those preparing for short-term missions, church planting, or tentmaker ministry.
- Travel-Based Discipleship: Join a global journey that blends cultural immersion, spiritual formation, and hands-on ministry. These trips are designed for individuals and teams seeking deeper engagement with global missions and experiential leadership development.
- Global Missions Leadership Certificate (GMLC): A free, one-year, coach-led online program that offers graduate-level ministry training. GMLC is perfect for those pursuing nonprofit leadership, church planting, or personal development for missions. Learn more about our online missions certificate and how it can prepare you for real-world ministry.
Global Missions Curriculum
Our curricula is also used for the Newbridge Leadership Institute’s affordable M.Min program. Check them out if you are looking for a degree program.
Mobilize Your Church or College Campus for the Nations
Partner with LDI to host a retreat, launch a missions curriculum, or coach your leaders toward global impact. We help churches send well—equipping leaders to go with clarity and care.
Why LDI?
We specialize in cross-cultural leadership training that’s biblically tethered and culturally relevant. Serving both the lay believer and full-time Christian missionary, our programs are designed for accessibility—whether you’re a full-time pastor, a young adult exploring missions, or a seasoned leader seeking renewal. With flexible formats and personalized coaching, LDI helps you grow in spiritual depth, strategic clarity, and relational wisdom.
Our curriculum is relevant for tentmaker missions training, church planting missions, church leadership development, and nonprofit leadership training. Each pathway is supported by experienced coaches who walk with you through every step of your journey. Come, join LDI, where the world is our training center!