恩友國際服務社
Friends of Grace
SEAN International Ministry & TEE
Discipleship Training Tools for Local Churches
Everyone can receive systematic theological and discipleship training locally without leaving their families and work
About SEAN & TEE
SEAN, which stands for Study by Extension for All Nations, is part of the broader tradition of TEE (Theological Education by Extension, now also called Tools to Equip and Empower), whose core mission is that “Christians can receive theological and discipleship training in their life context.”
Bible-based
Systematic learning grounded in the truth of Scripture
Local Training
Practical discipleship training in real-life contexts
Group Interaction
Deepening learning through small group discussions
Prayer-Centered
Holistic growth centered on prayer
History & Origins
SEAN was founded by Tony Barratt, a member of the South American Missionary Society (SAMS). The ministry first began in the rural areas of southern Chile. Barratt realized that sending believers to seminaries or Bible colleges was not feasible for those in rural or working-class contexts. Instead, he adopted the concept of TEE：Training in place ～ enabling students to remain in their local communities while receiving theological education
1971
SEAN Founded in Tucumán, Argentina
Pioneered a new model of Theological Education by Extension
1980s-2000s
Worldwide Expansion
Gradually expanded to over 100 countries and 70+ languages
1970s
Early Courses Launched
《Abundant Life》 & 《Life of Christ》 Introduced
2021
50th Anniversary Celebration
Marking half a century of ministry impact and fruitfulness
SEAN's Impact
Worldwide Impact of Discipleship Training
100+
Countries
70+
Languages
200,000+
Learners each year
遍及全球的門徒訓練成果
Reasons Why SEAN Is Widely Adopted
Flexible and Locally Led
The materials can be adapted to local culture and language, and are implemented by local churches themselves.
Simple and Easy to Understand
Designed for believers with limited formal education, the self-study materials are written in a step-by-step, progressive way
Bible-Centered, Interdenominational
Centered on the Bible, beyond denominational differences
Affordable & Sustainable
Students don’t need to leave their local communities or pay for lodging, which greatly reduces the cost of learning
Holistic Learning
Combining personal study + group interaction + practical application
Challenges & New Developments
Ongoing Revision of Materials
Course content is continually updated based on contemporary needs and user feedback.
Digital Platform – GrowSpace
Launched an online learning platform that integrates traditional and digital learning models
New Languages and Partnership Expansion
Continuing to expand into more languages and regions while building local partnerships