FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TELL offers Certificates for each TELL LIVE Course you complete. You will also receive an Academic Record to track your progress through the TELL Program.
TELL is not accredited by the state, but TELL is connected with seminaries around the world. The TELL Program, in its entirety, is the first step toward connection with one of our seminaries. For many of our seminaries, the TELL Program is considered prerequisite coursework. If you complete the TELL Program (about 2 years of study), and have interest in deepening your knowledge of God's Word further, you will be able to apply.
TELL is connected with seminaries in:
Lusaka, Zambia
Lilongwe, Malawi
Hong Kong
TELL is also connected with the Pastoral Studies Institute.
TELL was created to equip Christians worldwide to gather a church. A formal seminary education or degree is not a requirement to begin sharing the gospel and shepherding souls. We encourage all of our brothers & sisters in faith to participate in our Lord's Great Commission - to go and make disciples of all nations.
Does TELL offer degrees or diplomas to students?
TELL trains leaders for Christ. TELL will equip you to share God's Word and shepherd souls in your community.
You are free to work at your own pace, but the entire curriculum lasts a minimum of 30 months.
TELL's coursework is as follows:
Self-Study Level: Self-guided study via WhatsApp
Spiritual Identification
Truth Brings Peace
Introduction to the Bible
Discipleship Level: LIVE Courses with TELL Instructors
The Bible: The Work of the Savior
The Bible: In the Beginning
The Bible: The Chosen Nation
The Bible: The Fallen Nation
The Bible: The Coming of the Savior
The Bible: The Christian Church
Jesus’ Teachings: The Ten Commandments
Jesus’ Teachings: The True God
Jesus’ Teachings: Sacraments & Prayer
Legalism: Enemy of Grace
Spiritual Identification
The Word Grows: Living as a Disciple
Multiplication Level: LIVE Courses with TELL Instructors, guidance from a TELL Counselor as you gather and lead a Growth Group
The Word Grows: Disciple Makes Disciples
The Word Grows: Multiplying Disciples
The Word Grows: Multiplying Churches
The Word Grows: Multiplying Ministers
Let Us Worship 1: The Biblical Principles of Worship
Let Us Worship 2: Worship in Practice
The Epistles
Devotional Life in the Psalms
The Word Grows: Multiplying Churches
The Word Grows: Multiplying Ministers
Let Us Worship 1: The Biblical Principles of Worship
Let Us Worship 2: Worship in Practice
The Epistles
Devotional Life in the Psalms
How long can I study with the TELL program?
TELL is a digital program, with classes taking place online only.
TELL is connected with national pastors around the globe, as well as some churches in select countries. Please visit this page to view the churches with which TELL is in fellowship.
Occasionally, members of the TELL team will travel to perform in-person workshops. Active TELL students will be invited to these in-person events via WhatsApp.
Does TELL have physical churches I can attend?
TELL is a worldwide ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. You can read more about the beliefs of TELL and WELS at www.wels.net/about-wels/what-we-believe/.
What does TELL believe?
TELL offers Certificates for each TELL LIVE Course you complete. You will also receive an Academic Record to track your progress through the TELL Program.
TELL is not accredited by the state, but TELL is connected with seminaries around the world. The TELL Program, in its entirety, is the first step toward connection with one of our seminaries. For many of our seminaries, the TELL Program is considered prerequisite coursework. If you complete the TELL Program (about 2 years of study), and have interest in deepening your knowledge of God's Word further, you will be able to apply.
TELL is connected with seminaries in:
Lusaka, Zambia
Lilongwe, Malawi
Hong Kong
TELL is also connected with the Pastoral Studies Institute.
TELL was created to equip Christians worldwide to gather a church. A formal seminary education or degree is not a requirement to begin sharing the gospel and shepherding souls. We encourage all of our brothers & sisters in faith to participate in our Lord's Great Commission - to go and make disciples of all nations.
What is the purpose of a TELL certificate?
Once you complete 8 classes you are paired with a TELL Counselor. The TELL Counselor will mentor you in leadership training for gathering a group. If you choose to begin a church, this will all be self-funded, but your TELL Counselor will be available as a mentor and to share teaching resources.
TELL will equip you to lead a self-funding church of your own if you choose to pursue this option. After 8 classes, you are paired with a TELL Counselor who mentors you in this endeavor.
TELL was designed to teach believers how to be leaders in their own communities. Through live classes and personalized coaching TELL will equip you to share the truth of God's Word with others. TELL's goal for you is that you would begin your own self-sustaining church using our free program.
You will be in communication with your personal counselor and be invited to TELL Plus events for as long as you wish after you complete the TELL curriculum.
Will TELL help me start my own church?