Torchbearers International

Torchbearers International
Founded1947
FounderMajor W. Ian Thomas
FocusPromoting Christ in You – the hope of glory!
Location
  • Estes Park, Colorado, USA, and with 25 affiliated centres in 20 countries around the world
OriginsCapernwray Missionary Fellowship of Torchbearers, England
Key people
Peter Reid (Director)
Websitetorchbearers.org

Torchbearers International consists of an affiliation of 25 centers around the world.[1] Torchbearers International was founded by evangelist and author Major W. Ian Thomas, in England, in 1947.

Torchbearers International's goal is to provide practical Christian education to develop personal spiritual growth, prepare people for an effective Church life, and teach a working knowledge of the Bible. The organization works by providing a number of Bible schools and Christian conference centers around the world.[2]

Torchbearers' mission is to proclaim the transforming presence of Jesus Christ through biblical teaching and practical training, equipping men and women for service in His church worldwide.[3]

Torchbearers' founder, Major W. Ian Thomas, was an evangelical teacher often identified with the Keswick Convention ministry. The main thrust of their theology is that of the exchanged life or 'Christ in You'.[4]

  1. ^ "Centres - Bible School, Conferences".
  2. ^ "Who we are".
  3. ^ "Who we are". Torchbearers International. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  4. ^ Ravencrest Chalet: The Main Thrust Archived 30 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine