Welcome to The Urban Ministry Institute of Chester.

The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) of Chester is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. and a satellite of The Urban Ministry Institute based in Wichita, KS. TUMI Chester is a training institution that exists to equip leaders for the urban church, especially among the poor, in order to advance the Kingdom of God.

Listen to the Founder and President of World Impact, Inc., Dr. Keith Phillips on the July 20, 2007 broadcast of Focus on the Family.

The Challenge

For most in urban ministry, the idea of attending Bible College or seminary is virtually impossible. It is too expensive, offered far from their homes, and often does not relate to urban life and ministry. They cannot leave their jobs or their churches to give four years for ministry training.

Even if they could find a way to relocate, they would need to win the lottery or be befriended by someone who is rich, just to afford the education. Furthermore, many could not satisfy the academic requirements necessary for admission. Having given up on the idea for further training, these dear leaders do the best they can, often working a full-time job while pastoring a church that desperately needs more of their time and attention.

Our Answer

The Urban Ministry Institute of Chester provides seminary-level instruction through our 16 module curriculum with courses in Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics, Christian Ministry, and Urban Mission.

Affordable Our courses cost less than 15% of traditional seminary or graduate school tuition.

Urban Every course is geared toward effective urban ministry focusing on the challenges and opportunities of serving Christ in the city.

Flexible Students take our courses in the evenings and on weekends, in small group classes, or through our independent studies program.

Practical All classes are designed to equip students for urban ministry, and can be taken for credit towards our Certificate and Diploma programs.

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