The men for whom the Seminary has been designed will be intelligent Christian men burdened with a sense of God's calling them to preach His Word.

They may come from any background and be possessed of varying academic, industrial, business or professional qualifications.

They will show a willingness to apply themselves    with diligence and enthusiasm to the task of     preparing themselves for the ministry.

It is important that a man's subjective convictions    regarding his sense of calling to this work be    realistically and objectively assessed wherever    possible by his own church.
LTS  looks for a responsibly  given assurance from
a candidate's church that they believe him to be called to and gifted for the work of the ministry.

Men from all over the world are welcome at the college.

Pastors who feel the need for further training are encouraged to apply. Modules in individual subjects can be taken.

Testimonies of former Students

I applied to study at LTS because of the distinctive principles upon which it was founded. It was not my purpose to study theology as an academic subject, nor to embark on a two-year pilgrimage of self-discovery (as some of my former teaching colleagues seemed to think). I came to the seminary to be equipped for the pastoral ministry. I came with high expectations, having known several men who had previously studied there, and those expectations were met and, in many ways, exceeded. It was a privilege to study under men of unquestionable learning who are gifted teachers, devoted Christians, and faithful examples of the Christian pastor. The seminary does not seek to take the place of the local church in setting apart and calling a man to the ministry, but I can testify on the basis of my own experience that it can play an invaluable part in equipping one so called for that work. Everything I learned was relevant and helpful for the work in which I am now engaged and every day I have cause to thank God for my time at LTS.

Pastor in Wiltshire

I was 41 years of age when I began the ministerial training course at LTS, having previously taught in two secondary schools. A friend of mine who had left teaching to pastor an evangelical church tried to dissuade me from going to LTS. He said that I was already an experienced preacher and that there was such a need for pastors in evangelical churches that I should surely bypass the LTS course. I am now very glad that I did not take my friend's advice.

Those two years spent at LTS were among the most memorable of my life. I found the lectures and seminars edifying, challenging and stretching. For me as a former schoolteacher, the patience and sensitivity shown by the teachers, especially in the languages, was encouraging, even moving.

The Faculty of LTS was dedicated to the primacy of preaching and that emphasis throughout the course was like a breath of fresh air. We were constantly reminded that true preaching is to be directed at head and heart.

The LTS course was also very practical. One of the reasons for that was that the lecturers were all pastors who were themselves very involved in the work for which we were being prepared. From time to time, therefore, a lecturer would bring up some preaching problem or pastoral issue and the ensuing discussion never failed to be enlightening.

I still telephone some of the lecturers at times to seek advice on particular matters which concern me and they continue to be generous in sharing their time and experience. In addition, I can say that the lecturers have become esteemed friends to me. From my fellow students, I have also been able to build up a network of Christian friends at home and abroad.

The atmosphere at LTS was one of seriousness because the work of the minister of the Gospel is a serious calling but seriousness was never turned into mournful solemnity. On the contrary, there was a Christian joy and openness among the lecturers and students alike and that included much humour, in the lectures, in personal contacts and at the meal table.

I consider it a privilege to have done the LTS ministerial training course and I warmly commend it.

Pastor in Yorkshire