Overseas Council for Theological Education and Missions Inc

The goal of Overseas Council is to advance Christian leadership in the Majority World. Our aim is to equip leaders who are called by God to make a difference in the Majority World where the Church is growing fastest or against formidable odds. These men and women are biblically trained in God's Word within the context of their local culture in order to be most effective. Through these leaders' lifetimes of ministry, God's Kingdom is multiplied in a perpetual cycle of conversion and growth, person by person, small group by small group, community by community.

Overseas Council hosts institutes for seminary leaders. The institutes allow the leaders to learn and gain support from other seminary leaders. The leaders receive consulting and coaching services including collaboration to support seminary Ministry Action Plans.

Overseas Council provides between 800 - 1,000 student and faculty scholarships.

Other seminary programs provide financial assistance to help advance specific campus capital and educational programs.

Since 1974, Overseas Council has had a strong foundation. The organization has grown from serving one school in South Korea, to currently serve 130 seminaries and institutes in 70 different countries. Our supporters are foundations, churches and individuals with a heart for Kingdom building work. Our mission is to see a growing Church with a solid theological foundation. Overseas Council works with a small dedicated staff, of approximately 30 individuals, but by the grace of God, our impact is reaching the uttermost corners of the World.

Overseas Council began with one seminary in South Korea in1974 and we have grown to serve 130 seminaries in 70 countries in 5 regions of the World. More than 3,580 seminary leaders have participated in our Institutes for Excellence, 58,000 students take courses and 19,000 students graduate from Overseas Council partners every year.