The 60/40 blend of in-class and on-the-job training exercises makes the CPCP unique in its missionary training philosophy.  The CPCP is distinctive in its combined commitment to:

        •    Biblical Theology – We are committed to a Reformed, Baptistic
              and Non-cessationist understanding of Scripture. 

        •    Unreached Peoples – Our training is specifically designed for those
              wanting to be prepared for pioneer evangelism and church planting
              in remote regions of Mexico and Papua New Guinea.

        •    Team Ministry – Pioneer church planting is physically, emotionally, and spiritually
              demanding.  It is most effectively carried out by a healthy team approach to ministry.
              A significant part of the CPCP training is to equip missionaries to be a part of
              successful church planting teams.

        •    On-The-Job Training – We provide experience.  It is our belief that church planters
              cannot be adequately trained in a traditional classroom alone.  We intentionally create
              practical cross-cultural training situations in both Mexico and Papua New Guinea. 

        •    Personal Mentoring – The CPCP is not interested in merely informing your mind,
              but transforming your character and abilities into experiential, cross-cultural know-how.

        •    Cross-Cultural Internships – This is a new and developing part of the CPCP training
              program.  These supervised internships may last from several weeks to several months
              with our experienced missionary teams in Papua New Guinea, Mexico and stateside
              Muslim ministry.