MOUNTAIN GATEWAY ACADEMY

GET WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AND UNDER ANY CONDITIONS
The lost are dying and believers avoid suffering because answering Jesus’ call to nail ourselves to the cross is difficult.
Laying down our lives is hard enough, but lack of direction in our calling and relational issues are just some of the many challenges that tempt us to give up.
Our goal is to equip you to answer the call of the Lord of the Harvest on a practical level and give you tools to stay obedient to Jesus’ call. 
Be equipped as a resilient minister who is willing to be unknown for their sacrifice in pursuit of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. 
Though we cannot eliminate the call to die to self, we do whatever we can to walk with you on the path to the cross.

Join the ranks of those who have given their lives to spread the Gospel, learning to overcome the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional challenges that come with following Jesus and doing ministry. We know that if we never give up, we will see the glory of God dawn not only in the hearts of the lost, but in our own lives. 

We know what it’s like when the gap between where you are in your life today and living out your purpose for God seems impossible to fill.

  • Create space to hear from God about the direction He has for your life.
  • Get equipped with the tools you need to keep going even when you want to quit.
  • Get the relational skills you need to work with others in a ministry context.
  • Build a foundation of spirituality through prayer, fasting, worship, and study of the Word.

10 MONTHS. 4 BLOCKS.

PRAYER + BIBLE

Immersed in a transformative journey, students discover their identity by studying the scriptures, developing sermon-crafting skills and being discipled while engaging in the local church.  

They develop their personal style of leading prayer and Bible study through scripture memorization, servant leadership, intercession and fasting. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Students increase proficiency in problem-solving and innovation through hands-on learning in building projects, auto maintenance and more. 

Daily workouts instill a sense of confidence, mental fortitude, and physical readiness in students. 

WILDERNESS

Through wilderness living and backpacking, students come face-to-face with their strengths and weaknesses. 

Successfully moving through this adversity hones their competency in relationships, conflict resolution, and leadership necessary to succeed in whatever God calls them to. 

MISSIONS

Students work with Mountain Gateway Missionaries in a foreign culture and may participate in house visits, village services, praying for the sick, evangelism, small groups, and baptisms. 

Students take time to reflect and hear what the Lord is saying about their future in missions. 

LIFE AFTER THE ACADEMY

Our goal is to send long-term Pioneer Missionaries to every nation on earth. After completing the Academy, graduates may be invited into one of the following tracks. 

MISSIONS TRACK

Learn your target language and engage in 2 years on the Mission Field alongside seasoned missionaries.

SECOND YEAR SERVE

Return to the Mountain Gateway Academy to support in a servant leadership role. 

PRAYER TRACK

Engage in becoming a prayer minister, praying for our field missionaries and everything else under the banner of Mountain Gateway. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is the Academy for?

We encourage single adults, couples, and families with children of all ages to apply. 

When do I start?

Our next Academy will begin in January 2025. Applications for that cohort are currently open and will close August 1, 2024 

How much does it cost?

Tuition is $7,787 for singles and $13,471 for couples. Families with children start at $13,471 with additional fees based on the age of the children. We offer 1-on-1 fundraising coaching to all our students to help them raise their tuition. Please speak with an Advisor to learn more. 
My liminal space was maxed, and my capacity was expanded. I had never camped, backpacked, or canoed so this process challenged me in ways I couldn’t have imagined, nor could I have imagined all the things I saw and experienced. But the Lord is faithful, and His grace is sufficient. I have learned and grown, and I am forever changed. I have fallen in love with Jesus all over again. The Word is more alive to me than ever. Although this was a very hard process, it was worth every moment. The Lord is good!
Joy C.
Mountain Gateway Academy
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NOT SUPPOSED TO COMMIT TO A YEAR OF TRAINING?

JOIN OUR PRAYER TEAM

We are a community of believers dedicated to systematic and unceasing prayer for missionaries and the nations. If we remain undaunted in prayer, we can see the hand of God move in the earth.

GO ON A WILDERNESS INTENSIVE

These backpacking courses give participants the chance to eliminate distractions and focus on Jesus, producing radical transformation and growth in their lives.