Further details, including application deadlines and interview dates, will be announced soon.
The IBTS Apprenticeship Programme is a one-year, part-time opportunity for young adults aged 18–30 who are already active in their local churches, unions, or communities and have a growing interest in education, theology, and local mission. Rooted in IBTS’s learning-centred approach, the programme is designed to support personal growth, local engagement, and active participation in the life and ministry of IBTS and the EBF.
The programme centres around three key areas of development:
1. Individual and Personal Development
Each apprentice receives personalised support to grow in their identity, learning, and leadership, through:
One-on-one mentoring throughout the year
A learning-centred training course, developed and led by IBTS
Cultural sensitivity training, helping apprentices engage effectively in diverse contexts
2. Investing Locally
Apprentices are encouraged to strengthen and deepen their local ministry through:
Designing and leading a learning/training event in their church or community
Reading and reflecting on their local culture and context
Accessing tools and resources that support what they are already doing
3. International Engagement
Apprentices also get a chance to be involved in the IBTS Learning Network and the life of the EBF, where they can:
Contribute their gifts and skills through individual or group projects;
Either join existing initiatives or develop new projects aligned with EBF and IBTS’s values, approach and ministries.