What is Master's Commission?
Master's Commission is a tremendous nine-months
long faith-based mentorship program that gives young
adults an incredible opportunity to experience God
in a unique way. There are multiple locations across
the nation where an individual person may be able
to be a part of the Master's Commission experience.
Master's Commission provide participants with an environment
built to encounter balanced growth for their whole
person.
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What is Triumph Master's Commission?
Master's Commission operates as a fully autonomous
subsidiary ministry of Triumph Church of Sugar Land
(located in Sugar Land, Texas – a southwest
suburb of Houston) but is accountable to the Master's
Commission International Network. Our Master's
Commission has an emphasis on discipleship & one-on-one
mentorship, hands-on ministry training within a local
church setting, passionate prayer, and whole-hearted
commitment to Jesus Christ. We are a ministry
with a strong vision. We believe this program
is like a “green house.” TMC is an environment
where students are “protected” from outside
elements. This environment intensifies positive elements
producing a climate conducive to strong accelerated
growth. Of course, the items inside the green house
will eventually leave and go out into the “real
world,” but the statistical difference is staggering.
Plants that spend time inside a green house are seventy
to eighty times more likely to reach their full potential
than those that have not spent any time inside a green
house. Regardless of where those plants eventually
go, they will be stronger and healthier because of
their time spent inside the green house. TMC is a
green house for Christ-following WorldChangers!
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How does Triumph Master's Commission compare versus
other programs?
There are currently hundreds of ministry
internship programs worldwide that may seem comparable
to TMC, each with their own flavor and style. And
there are now more than 70 other Master's Commission
locations from which a potential student can choose.
You have many options. We know that God can develop
you in a variety of different locations. We certainly
know that we are not the only place where great character
development can take place inside an individual and
we know we are not the only place where you can receive
great ministry training. We also know that our brand
of training may or may not be for everyone. That’s
okay!
We
acknowledge that many of the other ministry training
programs out there have great elements to offer students
and students, however we believe that Triumph Master's
Commission has several unique key components to offer
potential students that few other programs have. TMC
is a ministry of Triumph Church of Sugar Land, a vibrant
and growing church located in the heart of the Southwest
suburbs of Houston, Texas. TMC is a discipleship program
that will develop the necessary disciplines in students
needed to become the true kingdom champions,
regardless of future occupation or career choice.
Through hands-on training and great ministry opportunities
students will have a wide-variety of experiences on
which to build a strong foundation. Regardless where
you decide to go, you ought to ask God what His best
for you is. If He wants you with us, we can guarantee
you will have a tremendous experience because we are
truly unique!
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When does Master's Commission begin and end?
The 2010-2011 Master's Commission calendar officially
begins on September 16, 2010 and ends on June 26,
2011.
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What does Triumph Church and Master's Commission believe
about the Bible?
Triumph Church and The Triumph Master's Commission
believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible,
and authoritative Word of God. We believe that there
is one God eternally existent in three persons: The
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity
of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life,
in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death
through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection,
and in His personal return in power and glory. We
believe in the resurrection of the saved to eternal
life, and the everlasting punishment of those who
have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.
We strive to achieve greater unity in all that we
do within the Body of Christ.
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What do Master's Commission students do after graduation?
A large percentage of graduates go on to either full
or part-time vocational ministry or some form of missions
work. Another very common post-graduation action for
student-graduates is to attend college or university.
Others become lay ministers in the churches around
the world and work careers and jobs in the secular
marketplace. There are a multitude of ministry and
work opportunities available for TMC students after
graduation.
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Is Triumph
Master's Commission
like college?
TMC certainly has an academic element. Collegiate
level courses are offered through our partnerships
with regionally accredited third-party schools. TMC
seeks to balance academics with a hands-on learning
approach to all areas of ministry. In addition, several
colleges with reward students with "portfolio
credit" or "life-long learning credit"
towards an undergraduate degree. Please contact our
offices for the details on these collegiate credits.
Click
here for more info on our partnerships with colleges.
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Why should I attend the Triumph Master's Commission?
We believe in the Gap-year
Philosophy and we are absolutely certain that
a productive "gap-year" will help launch
you into a lifetime of success!
Besides
having the opportunity of living in one of the greatest
cities in the United States, our studentship program
has so much to offer you as you endeavor to seek God’s
best for your life. We have a strong
vision and give students
tremendous opportunities. TMC will offer students
a unique blend of academics, outreach, and discipleship.
students will get extensive leadership training and
several different types of ministry experiences. Our
extensive involvement with our local student ministries
department gives TMC students the opportunity to participate
in Youth Ministry, College Ministry, Children's Ministry
and a variety of other local church ministries. If
you love God, desire to have a wide variety of incredible
ministry experiences, and you long to be more like
Christ in your everyday life, you should attend TMC.
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Is it too early or too late to apply for next fall?
No, there’s no better time than the present
time! Now is the perfect time for you to apply for
the upcoming fall semester. Click
here now!
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What do I need to bring with me to TMC?
A complete list of what accepted students
will need to bring shall be included in your welcome
package when you are accepted into the program.
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Can I have an outside job while at the Master's Commission?
No, students are not allowed to have an outside
job while at the Master's Commission. Life as a student
will stretch you in all areas of your life. In order
to ensure that you have the time and energy needed
to devote to the studentship program, students are
not permitted to seek outside employment.
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Are there any breaks or vacations during the year?
Are students allotted sick days?
Students are allotted five vacation days each year.
In addition to these vacation days, there are three
breaks for all students. One break at Thanksgiving
and another at Christmas. For the 2010-11 school year
Thanksgiving break will be November 24th -
November 29th and Christmas break
will be from December 22nd - January 3rd.
The third break shall take place over Easter weekend.
For the 2010-11 school year Easter break shall
be April 21st - April 25th. Sick days are
handled on a case-by-case basis. If any student is
ill or sick at any point during the year, and he/she
cannot participate in the TMC for any length of time,
those missed sick days may or may not count against
the student's allotment for vacation time. This shall
be handled on a case-by-case basis. If a student is
facing a serious medical issue, we desire that the
student see a medical professional to help determine
whether or not it is wise for that student to continue
with the program. For details or questions, please
feel free to contact our offices.
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Do I need all my money at registration day?
No, you do not need to have your complete tuition
on registration day, however, you must have enough
to meet the necessary payment for the payment plan
you have chosen. For financial details, click
here or please contact our offices.
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How long is the application process?
It is the desire of the TMC staff to see the will
of God to come to pass in the life of every applicant.
The application process first involves your completed
application being sent in to our offices with all
necessary items along with it. Please prayerfully
complete the entire application. Please upload, email,
or mail-in a recent photo. Pay the application processing
fee of $50 through our online PayPal link or pay by
check or money order $50 (made payable to “Triumph
Church”). The confidential pastoral reference
questionnaire should be completed by your senior pastor
or your youth pastor and mailed directly to our offices
separate from your application. After we have received
your application, someone from our Admissions Department
will contact you within two (2) weeks to set up a
series of phone interviews. After these phone interviews
are completed, the TMC staff will pray for you, asking
for God’s very best in your life this fall.
We ask that you do the same. The entire process should
be completed within a few short weeks.
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Does everyone who applies to TMC get accepted?
Unfortunately, not every person who applies to TMC
will be accepted. We are looking for those individuals
who are ready and willing to give their all for the
entire duration of the program and desire to have
Christ change their lives forever. We are not looking
for perfect students or the best students but the
students that will best fit our program. We want to
select student who we feel can connect with vision.
We want students that we will be able to successfully
mentor. Your personality and/or your specific spiritual
needs may or may not fit with our team and our vision.
If it does, then we would love to have at TMC however
if you are not a good fit for our program, we would
rather help you find a school or studentship program
that better suits you.
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What are we looking for in a potential TMC student?
The ideal TMC student is one who naturally possesses
some leadership qualities and who hungers deeply to
know Jesus intimately. We will look for students who
will benefit most from our program. An applicant may
not even be an incredibly mature Christian, but if
the applicant has an obvious hunger to know God more
and has a teachable spirit, than that applicant is
a strong candidate for TMC. Spiritual maturity is
important, however, we realize that every person is
a work in progress. Another factor to consider is
simply this: an applicant may be qualified and willing
however it simply just may not be the will of God
for you to participate in TMC this year. As we prayerfully
consider each applicant, the Holy Spirit will guide
us towards His desires.
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Does TMC offer any scholarships?
ABSOLUTELY! Of course we do! Feel free to
click here to check out
the details.
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How much spending money will I need?
The specific spending amount varies with
every student. Although all housing, meals, and classes
are provided, students are responsible for personal
items such as toiletries, bedding, laundry money,
cell phone, etc. students often budget approximately
$50-150 for spending each month.
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Can I get a letter for my insurance company?
Yes, we certainly could send you a letter for your
health/auto insurance company to confirm your enrollment
at TMC.
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Does Triumph Church provide health insurance?
All students must have active health insurance
upon arrival to the Master's Commission and are responsible
to keep their insurance current throughout the year.
Short-term health insurance plans are available for
students in need of coverage. Please contact our offices
for more information.
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Is a high school diploma required?
Yes, we require a high school diploma or a GED of
each applicant to TMC. If there is any issue regarding
this requirement, please contact us so that we might
discuss it with you.
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Will I need a vehicle as a part of TMC?
Each candidate must bring their own car when they
come to TMC. Students will put many miles on their
vehicles therefore having a car in good mechanical
condition is vitally important. If you believe you
are unable to bring a car to TMC, please contact our
offices so that we may discuss with you all of your
options.
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Is health insurance required?
All TMC students must prove that they are fully covered
by health insurance before attending TMC. We here
at TMC are not responsible for a student’s hospitalization,
doctor’s fees, or health related costs. For
more financial details, click here.
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Can I work while being a TMC student?
The one year of a student’s stay in Houston
must be fully devoted to our ministry program and
its commitments. As a result, no student will be permitted
to work at an outside job. In all honestly, the rigorous
schedule simply leaves no time for even a part-time
job.
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How can I raise money for tuition?
Start saving now! Many incoming TMC students have
worked more than one job to raise money prior to coming
to TMC. Some students send support letters to family,
friends, their church, and local businesses in their
area to raise monthly supporters. Contact us for more
fundraising ideas and info on scholarships. For
more financial details, click here.
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Why is there a No-Dating Covenant?
A major goal here at TMC is to have each
student give one full year to God, whole hearted and
undistracted. It is hard to give one's heart fully
to God if it belongs to another person. This seems
like one big restriction, but it turns out to be one
big relief! The student knows that everyone is there
for the one purpose, to pursue Christ. Check
out more about our covenants and guidelines now.
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Is there ever dating in TMC?
Of Course! As much as we prohibit dating
in the first-year it is certainly encouraged that
you do so beyond your first-year... but that it is
done correctly, the right way... God's way, not the
world's way! We reject the dating model set up by
our secular self-serving society. We embrace and celebrate
the Biblical model of two people, who love God, come
together through Christ-honoring friendship and eventually
a Christ-honoring romantic courtship. Elements that
we believe are important to successful Christ-honoring
dating include accountability, strong desire for purity
from both individuals, discernment, and wisdom. Our
staff team seeks to be a partner with you as you endeavor
to find God's mate for your life.
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Do all students get to travel?
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee traveling opportunities
for every student to travel being that each student
will have different ministry placements. However,
every TMC student will be required to go on one of
our many missions-trip opportunities.
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Can I receive a ministry license or crendentials while
at TMC?
YES! Click here for
more details.
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How much free time is available for students?
Being an Master's Commission student is a
special opportunity. An opportunity you may never
have in your entire life again. With that in mind,
we want to make sure you maximize the time with as
much training and ministry service as possible. We
also want to make sure our students are never too
tired to be effective. We work hard to strike a unique
balance of rest and leisure with tremendous amounts
of intense ministry service. TMC students will be
busy for most of every day including weekends, however
each student will have Mondays off to relax, read,
and rest. students will sometimes have a few evening
hours however students are expected to spend such
time personally outreaching to high school students
and college students in the Sugar Land metro area
or students ought to be spending such time reading
or studying for Master's Commission classes. Curfew
is 12am-Midnight for all first-year students.
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When does the year start and end?
Master's Commission begins in September and ends in
June. All accepted students will receive an acceptance
packet that will have all specific dates for their
year.
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