Global Impact Academy

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H.E.E.D. - Humanitarian Aid, Education, Evangelism, and Discipleship - A 10-month missionary training bootcamp designed to equip the next generation of world changers.

Learn Deeply – Serve Boldy – Impact Eternity

Global Impact Academy is a 10-month immersive discipleship and mission training program at Liebenzell USA in Schooley’s Mountain, New Jersey. Designed to help participants grow in faith, discover their calling, and develop practical ministry skills, GIA combines biblical learning, service, mentorship, and community for lasting Kingdom impact.

GIA also offers a separate online track for Micronesian participants. This program is designed to make training more accessible by providing biblical instruction, discipleship, and ministry development in a flexible online format for those serving and growing within the Micronesian community.

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Program Pillars

Rigorous Bible Training

Cross-Cultural Preparation

Practical Ministry Skills

Spiritual Formation

Discipleship

Earn a Certificate of Completion!

CLASSES

Sample classes include:

History of Missions
Cross-Cultural Evangelism
Maintenance & Repair Skills
Biblical Theology

Creative Access Strategies
Apologetics and World Religions
Children & Youth Ministry
…and more!

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"Attending this training has helped my wife and me to rely more on our Heavenly Father and to trust Him for everything in Jesus’ Name.

I have especially enjoyed learning how to read and study the Bible using the inductive approach you taught us.”

– Elwise “Lou” Tangelbad

PROFESSORS

Learn from Bible professors, missionaries, and experts in their field

Rev. Steve Stinnette

Missionary to Micronesia for 42 years, with a focus on missions mobilization

Voltaire Cacal, CGS

Instructor at Dallas Theological Seminary, Voltaire has a heart for intercultural studies

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RESOURCES

Take advantage of hands-on learning:

On-camping housing

Connect with classmates at our Schooley’s Mountain campus in one of our dorms

Missions research library

Our library is home to over 1,000 books and videos dedicated solely to Bible, missions training, and mission history.

On-campus farm

The Emmaus Farm is located on our 150-acre property at Liebenzell USA.

Local Ministries and Field assignments

Participate in practical local ministry, like helping to build homes and partnering with local mission agencies. During your 10-month gap year, embark on a 4-week cross-cultural field assignment in the U.S. or abroad.

Get ready to GO

Ready to take the next step on your journey in global missions? Find out how to apply and connect with a missions coach:

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About Us

We are committed to bringing the gospel to the unreached people of the world.

We exist to mobilize missionaries and their supporters to “go and make disciples of all nations.”

Contact Us

13 Heath Ln
Long Valley, NJ 07853

Global Ministries: (908) 852-3044

Retreat Ministries: (908) 852-1439

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