TCM International Institute — Organization Profile
TCM International Institute is a Christian leadership development ministry that provides graduate-level, accredited training designed to multiply disciple makers. The organization is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves leaders connected to churches and ministries across Europe and Central Asia, with additional engagement across Africa and other regions through a broad international student network. TCM summarizes its focus as “engaging every nation” by equipping leaders who are already serving in their own cultural contexts.
TCM’s mission is to develop Christian leaders for significant service through higher learning. Its vision emphasizes raising up leaders of disciple-making movements who can strengthen churches, cultures, and countries for Christ. To do that, TCM prioritizes accessible training for adult learners who are actively ministering—often in settings where formal theological education is limited, costly, or difficult to access.
A key distinctive of TCM’s educational strategy is its hybrid model: coursework is designed so students can remain involved in local ministry while studying. TCM describes a format where most of a class is delivered online, with an in-person component that focuses on mentoring, discussion, and application. This approach is meant to be cost-effective and scalable, enabling leaders to gain graduate-level preparation without relocating for extended periods.
TCM’s in-person instruction is anchored at Haus Edelweiss, described by TCM as its main teaching facility near Vienna, Austria, and is complemented by additional mentoring centers for students who cannot travel due to family, financial, or political constraints. In addition to formal academic programs, TCM also provides ministry resources and a global prayer emphasis through its PrayerFast initiative, inviting supporters to participate through prayer, partnership giving, and church-based engagement.
Supporters and partner churches can connect with TCM in several practical ways: by supporting student scholarships and training infrastructure, joining prayer initiatives, sharing TCM resources, and helping identify and encourage potential students who are already leading in ministry contexts. TCM also maintains a publicly listed staff team that includes operations, finance, academic support, library services, and global outreach roles that serve students throughout the year.
Key Links
- Website: https://tcmi.org/
- Our Strategy: https://tcmi.org/our-strategy/
- Mission and Vision: https://tcmi.org/mission-and-vision/
- Engage: https://tcmi.org/engage/
- Accreditation: https://tcmi.org/accreditation/
- PrayerFast: https://tcmi.org/pray/
- Give: https://tcmi.org/give/
- Contact: https://tcmi.org/contact/
- Students (Academic Programs): https://tcmi.edu/
Contact Information
- Email: tc*@**mi.org
- Phone: 317-299-0333
- Mailing address: PO Box 24560, Indianapolis, IN 46224-0560
- Mailing address: 6337 Hollister Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/TCMII/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_fTUzhujI26YCAy-ybBDA
- https://vimeo.com/tcmii
Leadership
- Tony Twist — President
- Marty Anderson — Board of Directors (listed member)
- Stewart Cobine — Board of Directors (listed member)
- Chris Costlow — Board of Directors (listed member)
- Michael Eagle — Board of Directors (listed member)
- Rick Grover — Board of Directors (listed member)
- Paul Hagan — Board of Directors (listed member)
- Reuben Langat — Board of Directors (listed member)
