Harvest School of Missions

Iris Global Harvest School is a full-time 2 months Spirit-filled hands-on missions school that trains, equips and sends out radical lovers of Jesus to the ends of the earth. It is also a requirement for serving long term in any Iris Global locations.

Around 12 years ago, Rudy and Baoyan attended a missions training school run by Iris Global called the Harvest School for about six months in Mozambique. Their lives were changed forever. Living among the poorest of the poor, they witnessed love that restores and hope that rebuilds. This season birthed a conviction that creativity and compassion can come together to meet the vast needs of the marginalized and vulnerable, bringing dignity and transformation in practical ways across the world.

Iris Living Oaks Singapore was born as a platform to respond to the world’s brokenness through creativity, compassion, and action. We are a missions and discipleship movement raising and sending people to bring God’s love to cities, war zones, and forgotten places. Our heart is to stop for the one, love the poor, and multiply leaders who carry God’s presence

At Harvest School, you will be part of a community of laid-down lovers of Jesus, where worship, teaching, and daily life flow seamlessly together. Over 8 weeks, you will grow through Scripture, prayer, and shared rhythms, while actively participating in outreach that brings faith to life, learning to love the person right in front of you. This is a season of formation, not performance, where humility, obedience, and faithfulness are treasured, and where much is caught rather than taught. Throughout this journey, you will be part of carrying God’s light into communities longing for hope, walking cross-culturally alongside people, being stretched, shaped, and sent forth – with a deeper heart for God and His world.

This is a travelling school, which begins with three weeks of teaching and local outreach in Malaysia. This is followed by a 12 days of outreach, providing opportunities to engage in ministries regionally. Thereafter, we will return to Singapore to reflect on what God has done in the region and complete the final phase of classes before being commissioned. If you choose to join the optional but highly encouraged 2 weeks extended outreach, you will go even further afield, serving in more distant communities.

The school is bilingual in English and Mandarin, welcoming believers from diverse backgrounds. We are passionate about equipping the Mandarin-speaking community and English speakers who share a heart for Asia and beyond.

Iris Global is a Christian missionary organization led by Heidi and Rolland Baker, driven by God’s love and committed to serving the poor and vulnerable. Originating in Mozambique, Iris Global has expanded worldwide with a core message of love and “stopping for the one” in need.

The Bakers, founders of Iris Global, have been at the forefront of a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Mozambique and southeastern Africa. Over the past 30 years, their ministry has seen thousands come to Jesus, more than 10,000 churches planted, and thousands of children adopted. Their vision helped transform Mozambique into a predominantly Christian nation.

We welcome anyone with a genuine desire to grow in their relationship with Jesus and a heart for missions. Participants should be willing to commit fully to these two months, including outreach activities and cross-cultural engagement. Prior mission experience is not required.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a basic level of English or Mandarin proficiency to participate in the bilingual program. A willingness to live simply and serve in challenging environments is essential.