Sean International

SEAN / Study by Extension for All Nations was established in 1971. Every year well over people around the world study SEAN's 'TEE'/ Theological Education by Extension Bible courses in more than 100 countries & 70 languages. OUR VISION: To see local churches worldwide empowering all their members for:* whole-life discipleship * mission * ministry in their context OUR MISSION:* to provide accessible Biblical training materials * to partner with others to make them available globally * equipping others to use the materials effectively in each context OUR VALUES: 1. PRAYERFULNESS We are committed to prayer as a key foundation on which all our work is established & as an integral part of our life together. We believe that nothing of lasting value can be done unless it is bathed in prayer. BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP Out of our dedication to the God revealed in the Scriptures, we are committed to helping local churches in their task of making disciples of all nations, building up the body of Christ to maturity & passing on what has been learned to others. SERVICE Embracing the model of Jesus who came not to be served but to serve, we seek to honour God by giving our best in the service of others. As we stand alongside each other together we hope to encourage one another to persevere & know the joy of the Lord as our strength. PARTNERSHIP We are committed to partnership based on good relationships with our partners, supporters & colleagues, showing humility & integrity in our dealings with others. LOCAL OWNERSHIP & LEADERSHIP We are a grass-roots organisation & are committed to working with indigenous ‘TEE’ programmes in partnership with local churches to encourage local church ownership & leadership of the programmes. We believe these are the best people to understand & apply the courses to their local context. ACCESSIBILITY We desire to make our courses accessible in terms of:* understanding * language & culture * availability * affordability