We train individuals, couples, and families who are committed to long-term, pioneer church planting among unreached language groups. RADIUS students acquire spiritual, relational, emotional, and moral maturity as well as the physical stamina that will enable them to survive the rigors of cross-cultural work and life.
Do you desire to take the Gospel to those who have never heard and see a healthy church established? Apply today for our immersive training program.
Are you interested in learning first-hand about RADIUS training and whether or not it is a good fit for you or your people? Join us for RADIUS Days to see campus, sit in on classes, and interact with current students, interns, and staff.
Come to one of our campuses in Mexico for a week-long, intensive program to serve via various campus work projects, learn more about The Great Commission, and get a taste of what our students experience during their year with us.
Join us for The Radius Conference on October 17-18th, 2025 at RAK Evangelical Church in Ras AL Khaimah, UAE.
Spend 9 months in Mexico and play a vital role in The Great Commission through serving our staff and students while gaining valuable cross-cultural experience and opportunities to grow in your faith.
Would you like to join us in our efforts to further the spread of the Gospel in still-unreached places? Support the work of RADIUS International by donating online.
Are you or your church interested in giving towards a special missions opportunity? Learn more about some of our current projects.
Partner with some of our current students by paying their tuition/room & board.
Check out our blog for recent posts from our staff, alumni, and ministry partners.
Purchase recommended books from our online bookstore at 10ofthose.com.
Do you desire to take the Gospel to those who have never heard and see a healthy church established? Do you think RADIUS might be a good fit for you? Apply today!
Interested in working with RADIUS? Learn more about open positions.
FAQ
GIVING AND FINANCIAL F.A.Q.
HOW DO I DONATE?
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Radius to train cross-cultural church planters.
If you want to contribute to the tuition of a particular student, you can Pay Tuition Here.
Or mail a check to:
Radius International
10810 N Tatum Blvd Ste 102-730
Phoenix, AZ 85028
If you have other questions you can email us at donations@radiusinternational.org.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Student Tuition (includes training, room & board):
- Single student $13,500
- Couples $25,200
Child Tuition (includes room, board, & childcare during classes):
- 12+ years $2,700
- 4-11 years $1,350
- 0-3 years FREE
HOW DO I EDIT MY RECURRING GIVING AMOUNT, CANCEL, OR EXPIRED CREDIT CARD?
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To add or delete payment methods, scroll down to the “My Payment Methods” section.
To edit recurring gifts, scroll down to the “Recurring Gifts” section. Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) on the right of the gift you want to edit. This opens a screen with all the options to edit your gift.
- Cancel – To cancel your gift change the Status field to “Canceled”
- Change Payment Method – select a different payment method from the dropdown (see instructions above for adding a new payment method)
- Edit Amount, Designation, etc. – Add or edit the designation information on the right side of the screen
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Other F.A.Q.
WHEN DOES THE NEXT CLASS BEGIN?
Our classes run from mid-August to mid-June each year.
HOW LONG DOES THE TRAINING LAST?
Training begins in mid-August and ends mid-June with a 4 week break for Christmas.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the class is full. After that point, qualified applicants may choose to be placed on a waitlist or rolled into the following year’s class.
- Radius Application.
- Fill it out
- Submit it
HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN YOU TAKE?
We are accepting 70-80 applications for each school year.
WHAT COURSES ARE BEING OFFERED?
Students enjoy a mix of formal and non-formal training. The subject areas of culture/language acquisition, cross-cultural communication and pioneer church planting are core to the program, and are supported by an important emphasis on spiritual growth, discipline and character development.
Language Acquisition – We train students to understand principles of phonology, grammar, vocabulary and discourse; to use applied phonetics and phonemics; and to apply basic principles of translation and literacy. Our students understand the commitment necessary to learn a new language and are given the tools to learn both written and unwritten languages.
Culture Acquisition – We train students to apply practical anthropology, conduct ethnographic interviews, and identify the values, themes and worldview of the target culture. We also train them to communicate the Gospel in a way that is at the same time culturally relevant and biblically accurate.
Church Planting – Our students learn the stages of church planting — from initial contact with a community, to appropriate forms of evangelism, to discipleship and leadership training, to developing a well-defined exit strategy.
Biblical Foundations – The Biblical Foundations course is designed to explore God’s Narrative and to learn to communicate God’s Narrative in a way that clearly highlights the essential biblical themes that help people see the importance of the Perfect Substitute of Jesus Christ. We discuss those core themes as we make our way from Creation to the Ascension.
Character Development – We are very intentional in the way we’ve designed the Radius training program, seeking to provide an environment that maximizes our students’ growth in areas of emotional toughness, relational resilience and personal discipline. Being located in Mexico provides an excellent context for learning how to deal with the stress of being the outsider. We also have some strategically designed “stressors” that help our students develop field-readiness. Our mentoring program supports the students in all areas of growth and development as they learn and prepare themselves for the challenges of reaching unreached people.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
We are looking for people who are already committed to long-term pioneer church planting among an unreached people group. They need the spiritual, relational, emotional, and moral maturity and the physical stamina to be able to survive the rigors of cross-cultural living. They need to be involved in their local church and approved by their local church as “missions candidates in training.” They also need to have manageable debt.
DO YOU ALLOW PEOPLE TO VISIT CAMPUS?
Yes! We encourage everyone to visit one of our campuses in Mexico. Just click HERE for more details.