We partner with churches and individuals in the United States for the purpose of supporting and providing church-based programs that train national, indigenous pastors in strategic cities with massive gospel need.
1. We Utilize the Inherent Advantages of Training National Pastors
- Access to Closed Countries
The national pastor already possesses citizenship. He doesn’t require a time-consuming secular job in order to gain entry and maintain legal status. - Language Fluency
The national pastor is already fluent in his native tongue. He avoids the three years or more of language learning necessary for even minimal competency. - Innate Cultural Knowledge
The national pastor knows the values and nuances of his home country, allowing him to avoid the pitfalls and faux paus common for foreigners.
- Longevity
The national pastor trains for a lifelong career. Fifty percent of missionaries return home after their first term of two to five years.
- Cost-Effective
The national pastor can be trained for $5,500 per year. Western missionary married couples in this part of the world cost $120,000 annually.
- Long-Standing Friendships
Our nearly 20 year friendship has not only grown into a strong gospel partnership, but it has expanded to include a growing network of faithful leaders.
- Gifted Teachers
The leadership team of locals has a vibrant knowlede of the Scriptures. Their teaching is remarkable, both in their native tongue and in English.
- Excellent Organizers
These indigenous pastors have planted growing churches, organized dozens of events for training and connecting pastors, published books both in English and their native tongue, and opened doors to undergraduate and seminary level education.
- Disciple Makers
Jesus commanded that we “make disciples.” The brothers we partner with are like human velcro. They draw many spiritually-hungry young men for deliberate discipleship and ministry preparation and then send them out.
- Pastor Trainers and Church Planters
The region is so dark and deprived of gospel witnesses that pastors must focus on more than just their own congregation. They must strive to train still more pastors and send out church plants.
- We conduct regular site visits.
- We audit program finances.
- We ensure theological soundness.
- The expansion of current programs.
- Any investment in facilities.
- The plan and execution of a multi-year budget.
- Embrace our theological and methodological convictions.
- Protect the identity of our training program.
- Take the long view.
