Iris Ministries, Inc.

Our Vision

Iris Ministries' Harvest School is a hands-on, in-the-dirt evangelistic missions training school in Pemba, Mozambique with a focus on the practical, the Spirit filled and Spirit led.

Our whole purpose can be summed up in one word. Love. It is a small four-letter word that will cost you everything. Love will make you passionate with purpose and let you experience deep compassion for others. Love will let you give to others without expecting anything in return. Love will cause you to completely lay down your life for the sake of the person in front of you. Jesus came with ceaseless love for both the one and the masses and now we must do the same.

The harvest is ripe and God is calling forth a new generation of laid-down lovers who will run into the darkest corners of the earth, call in the outcasts, bring in His Bride and invite the poor to come to the wedding feast. We are all called to carry His glory to the nations!

We are inviting all those who have a clear call to missions to be trained up and sent out into the waiting world. All giftings are welcome including construction supervisors that can train others, maintenance, administrators, health care professionals, hospitality admin, Bible school teachers and oversight admin, elementary school supervision, financial bookkeeping and admin, mechanical including well drilling technology, vehicle oversight and repair, and micro-enterprise developers.

Matthew 9:36-38: Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."

Atmosphere

The school has a warm atmosphere and a real sense of camaraderie. The size of the student body generally varies between 85 and 125, where it's easy to know all your classmates at some level and you really do end up feeling like family.

Learning from, loving and living with the poor creates an over all air of humility, gratitude and honor that spreads through the whole school. Sharing the Father's heart with those who have no parents of their own is one of the greatest blessings.

Sharing the Father's heart with those who have no parents of their own is one of the greatest blessings.

Overnight evangelistic outreaches in local bush areas are always electric with excitement . On almost every outreach, many who have never heard the name of Jesus are saved, many miracles happen and beyond that, camping out in the african bush-bush is always an amazing experience!

There is really nothing quite like living with a company of wholly abandoned and whole-hearted lovers of God. It is simply wonderful!

Student Life

As a student you will live in a small house with 6-8 housemates. Learning to live and work together as family in close quarters as part of an international community is as important a part of the school experience as the classes.

The student houses have toilets, a sink, a refrigerator and a stove. Even though we have all these things, many times the water or power goes out for many days, so be prepared. We consider this the "shallow end" of getting practically equipped for the physical challenges of third-world nations.

Though the school will keep you busy, after hours there is still time for extracurricular activities. Making friends. Worshiping together. Praying together. Playing together. Experiencing village shopping. Taking an Iris child to the "chicken shack" for a bite to eat. Swimming in the beautiful Indian ocean. Just relaxing with the Lord for a few minutes while enjoying a classic Pemba sunset.

Academic Overview

The academic instruction at Harvest School is different from most schools because it is part hands-on and part in class instruction. Much of what you will learn will be with 'practical missions', laid on the foundation of the teaching you have received while in the "classroom"

What you experience hands on will vary widely. It may be anything that is a possible expression of the Father's love. Praying for the sick in a hospital, holding a baby, cleaning in the big base kitchen, playing soccer with children on the base, re-roofing the houses of widows in the village or prophesying on a bush outreach.

Everyone's hands on experience will be a bit different and you will definitely get out of it what you put into it. That is to say, if you're seeking opportunities to minister in the love of Christ, there will be no shortage of opportunities, both great and small.

What you learn in the classroom will be varied across the course of the Harvest School term. One day missionaries may teach how to minister cross-culturally, another day an apostle in the faith teach how to establish a kingdom culture wherever you may be, on another prophets may be teaching how to prophesy, followed by Spirit led worship. It really is a bit different every time.

We are very blessed to have many apostles, prophets, evangelists and teachers come every year to encourage us with their testimonies, share their wisdom and impart their giftings to the next generation.

Post School

Immediately following school there are many opportunities to go on "extended outreaches" that may be in Mozambique or ohter nations. Be sure to check what outreaches are available during the term you intend to apply to.

After finishing Harvest School there are also possible opportunities to do long term missions work with Iris. All of our new long term missionaries must first complete the Harvest School before working with Iris.

Applying for Harvest School

To begin the application process simply open a new Harvest School application by clicking new account, choosing the school term you'd like to apply to.

If you apply, and are accepted to the school, you will receive an acceptance letter via email.

A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required for each applicant that is accepted to the Harvest School. We can only hold your place in the school after we have received your deposit. Please pay the deposit within 10 days of you receiving your acceptance letter to secure your place in the school as space is limited.

Pricing

The school tuition, including the $200 non-refundable deposit, is $2500 USD. Extended outreach fees will vary according to location. Check the pricing of the listed in upcoming schools

Pre-term Required Reading

Before attending the Harvest School we have a list of books that we require you to read to become learn about Iris Ministries historical roots and to familiarize yourself with some of our core beliefs and ministry mindsets.

The current reading list can be downloaded here.

More Information

For more information on how to prepare for Harvest School, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions and Student Testimonies.

Paying your school/tuition fees: Please read carefully

Important:

Your $200 deposit for Iris Harvest School (Pemba) must be paid within 10 days of your acceptance to reserve your spot in the school.

All tuition fees for HS including outreach fees, must be paid in full 1 month before school starts.

Step 1:

Make payment by check or credit card.

To pay by check: Payments by check should be made in US FUNDS if possible. Non-US currency checks are welcome, but they are subject to varying exchange rates and service charges, and therefore may incur extra charges to you.

Include a note saying "Tuition Payment for Iris Harvest School (your name & email address) - Pemba".

Mail your payment to:

To pay by Credit Card:

1. Log into the Iris Ministries web site.
2. Click "Give Online" button.
3. Enter the total payment amount and billing information.
4. THIS IS IMPORTANT: In the "Gift Note" box, type "Tuition Payment for Iris Harvest School (your name & email address) - Pemba".
5. Click the "Submit Gift" button.

Step 2:

Send an email to tuition@irismin.org with the following details:

Fill in the subject line of your email as: "Iris Harvest School (session number) - Pemba Tuition Payment".

Give your full name, address, phone numbers and an email address - preferably one that you will be able to receive emails after you leave home, in case the receipt is delayed.

Include all details of your payment. Payment method: (check or credit), Transaction numbers and any special information, Name of sending bank.

This is very important for the booking of your tuition to your account.

You will receive a receipt by email after the payment has cleared our bank. This normally takes several weeks.

These steps will help us ensure that your funds arrive safely and are correctly matched up with your account. We will also be able to acknowledge their receipt.