Who we are

Offering short-term Bible school
programs, conferences, camps
and retreats

Who we are

Short-term
Bible school,
conferences,
camps & retreats

Our 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.

“Welcome to Torchbearers and thank you for taking the time to visit us! The history of Torchbearers can be traced back to brokenness when Major W. Ian Thomas came to the end of himself in his own effort to please God. It was right at that point where Christ began to produce what has become a fellowship of like-minded people who have also discovered that the only One who is able to produce true godliness is God Himself. The Torchbearers centers, which are now scattered around the world, are merely a testimony to the risen Christ bringing into being that which otherwise could not have been. Regardless of your background, we welcome you to join us for the program that best suits your needs at any one of our 25 centers. We are international and interdenominational by nature, and deeply appreciate the freedom to keep the person of Christ at the center of our teaching and fellowship, instead of those things which too often divide us. We look forward to seeing you!”

Your servant for Christ’s sake,

Peter Reid
General Director

“Welcome to Torchbearers and thank you for taking the time to visit us! The history of Torchbearers can be traced back to brokenness when Major W. Ian Thomas came to the end of himself in his own effort to please God. It was right at that point where Christ began to produce what has become a fellowship of like-minded people who have also discovered that the only One who is able to produce true godliness is God Himself. The Torchbearers centers, which are now scattered around the world, are merely a testimony to the risen Christ bringing into being that which otherwise could not have been. Regardless of your background, we welcome you to join us for the program that best suits your needs at any one of our 25 centers. We are international and interdenominational by nature, and deeply appreciate the freedom to keep the person of Christ at the center of our teaching and fellowship, instead of those things which too often divide us. We look forward to seeing you!”

Your servant for Christ’s sake,

Peter Reid
General Director

Executive Council

Satish John Assistant General Director
Chairman and Regional Representative for Asia-Pacific

Eberhard Beck Director of Purtătorii de Făclie, Romania
Regional Representative for Europe

Tom Marcus Director of Portantorchas, Costa Rica
Regional Representative for the Americas

Charlie McCall Director of His Hill, USA
Executive Council Member

Damien Reeves Director of Champfleuri, France
Executive Council Member

Our History

 

Torchbearers International began in northern England in 1947. It was a God-given vision born out of the devastation of World War II when Major W. Ian Thomas, returning from the war, determined with his wife Joan to open their hearts and doors to European young people.

Statement of Faith

 

Our 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.

Where will you go?

 

Torchbearers has 25 centers located throughout the world, dedicated to teaching and preaching the saving, indwelling and transforming life of Christ in the believer!

Bible School

 

Torchbearers Bible school programs provide foundational teaching to equip men and women to live, with integrity and vitality, the authentic Christian life that “turned the world upside down” in the first century!

Bible School

 

Torchbearers Bible programs provide foundational teaching to equip men and women to live the authentic Christian life that “turned the world upside down” in the first century!

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