Our 5-Day Well Drilling Training Program

Purpose

This introductory course covers the WFA Baptist method of well drilling. It is a hands on, low-cost manual drilling and pump technology training. This training program is the result of 20+ years of rural development work. It is exclusively for those planning to help the economically poor and not for commercial activities where fees are charged for drilling or training.

What to Expect

Breakdown of the Five-Day Training

    • Arrival at the facility by noon. Those flying will be picked up at San Angelo Airport by WFA personnel for transport to Paint Rock. 

    • Welcome and registration. 

    • The course begins after lunch (which is provided). An introductory ‘chalk talk’ provides an overall view of the drilling process, the tools, how pumps work, and instructions as to beginning the process, etc.

    • Travel to the site and well drilling begins.

    • After dinner, a media presentation overview of Water For All rural Christian development precedes a question and answer session.

    • The drilling process continues, with casing, backwashing, and conditioning being accomplished.

    •  “Well club formation” presentation in the evening

    • The concrete well head is installed after which the shop portion begins, including pump and bit making along with other required tools.

    • Evening is free

    • Drill bit manufacture demonstrations. Then hands-on sample pump (this is to take home) manufacture. The well is completed; the shop portion is completed allowing time for practice. Time permitting, a second well is begun as a review.

    • Review of the entire drilling process.

    • Q&A session. 

    • Lunch (provided) 

    • Travel home or back to airport. WFA provides transportation to the airport.

Program Cost

Join US

The five-day training program cost is $1,000.00 per person. This fee covers:

  • Five nights of lodging

  • All meals

  • Transportation to and from San Angelo Airport

  • Hands on well drilling training

  • Sample drill bits and sample pump

  • a copy of the WFA drilling manual

    • Scholarships are available to those who qualify *

MIssions interest application
 

Upcoming Training Dates

Fall 2026

Fall courses will be posted on our website in the coming weeks. Please stay tuned for details.

 

FAQ’s

  • Yes, scholarships are available to those who qualify. For more information on scholarships, please contact us directly.

  • Our training center is a campsite in Paint Rock, Texas, 76866
    United States of America

  • Anyone! Other Non-Profits and NGOs, Development Workers, Missionaries, Mission Team Leaders or anyone wishing to be introduced to the WFA drilling technologies. This course is open to those of all faiths but will be presented from a Christian perspective.

  • Yes. Everyone who participates is required to show proof of insurance that covers accidents and illness during the course. For more information, please read the WFA Drilling and Training Program Application found under the Missions Interest page.

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