Our vision is to encourage and equip less-resourced Majority World pastors through Biblical teaching and resources. Beginning in Uganda, we will assist national church leaders and mission partners as they nurture pastors and develop emerging leaders to the glory of God.
Why Train Less-Resourced Pastors and Church Leaders?
Several years ago, Pastor Andrew Mwenge, of Kampala Baptist Church, developed a triangle diagram that described various levels of theological education within the African church. At the top are those few individuals with certified theological training, which number about 5% of the pastors. Still other pastors have Bible School education. Yet, Pastor Andrew estimates that nearly 60% of African Pastors are functionally illiterate and could benefit from simplified training that is designed to be very interactive. Because this is the least resourced group, how they lead their churches inevitably will impact the future of the African church.
What’s true in Africa is true around the globe. It is this level of need for pastoral training that issues the impetus for ministry connections between Partnerships For Training Pastors and our partners. Keep praying for new partnerships that will join the team addressing these urgent needs in Africa and beyond. And pray for the task of developing biblical resources to be used in this training of pastors and church leaders.
See Biblical Resources and Videos located under this Website heading for more information.