Impact of the 1000 Missionary Movement Training Program on the Spirituality of the Trainees

Abstract

Some people question whether missionary training programs,
particularly those focused on a relatively abbreviated term of mission service, have
an impact on the spiritual lives of the trainees. One such training program is the
“1000 Missionary Movement,” located in Cavite Province, Republic of the
Philippines. The primary purpose of this study was to examine the spiritual
effectiveness of the 1000 Missionary Movement training program, as revealed in
the experience of the participants. Motivating factors that brought trainees to the
program, and their experiences and perceived benefits were also considered.