“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”
2 Timothy 2:2
God has given us the privilege and honor of training pastors and church leaders about leadership and management principles for almost 20 years now. And in 2014 we set up a global trainer network to extend our training through those we have trained. This is often called multiplication ministry. We now have a network of over 70 pastoral trainers who teach our Management for Church Leaders training to others each month around the globe. I often share the numerical results of these training conferences in our newsletters but don’t share some of the feedback and testimonies that I receive from them.
So I thought I would share a few of those that I have received recently to give you a little insight on the impact our ministry is having:
“We had a great training session last week in Chitwan and the next one will be in Delhi, India among Nepali Pastors and Leaders (expecting around 50 participants). I have a plan to conduct MCL training monthly in different parts of Nepal, at least 12 sessions this year on average.”
– Pastor Dhan Thapa from Kathmandu, Nepal
“We have done a three day seminar with Missionary Blake Northam. Attendance was 63. All in attendance were our college students. Blake is a very committed man of God blessed with explicit teachings and of sound doctrine. Looking forward to receive more teachings from FaithLife Ministries.”
– Pastor David Evans from Thika, Kenya
“I’m happy to report to you that MCL training took off today with an enrollment of 18 attendants. Praise the lord Jesus Christ for his grace. It was attended by two Bishops, 3 Pastors and 13 other Church leaders. They have really appreciated you for authorizing me to facilitate the training as a Pastoral Trainer. They have promised to mobilize more Pastors and Church leaders for the same course.”
– Bishop Chebon Eriama from Busia, Kenya
“I took much longer days than as usual because I was using chalk boards while they were copying, It was an exciting exercise but I finished well and the leaders send their appreciation to FaithLife Ministries for sending me to train them such practical materials. I was in a group that was discussing on how to handle people and finance management especially in the Church. I thank you for encouraging me and when I raised my faith God moved and here I testify of His grace. Be blessed.”
– Pastor Okumu Eryeza from Kampala, Uganda
“I greet you in the great name of our lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so much for all the great work you are doing. We thank God for His love and protection. The training started very well for the pastors and church leaders who managed to come. And God protected us from this virus. Thank you so much for all the support. May God bless you.”
– Pastor Kiyingi Emmy from Kampala, Uganda
As you can read, our global trainers are grateful for our training and having the opportunity to teach our training to others. And while most of our global training has been canceled due to the corona virus pandemic for April & May, these testimonies give us hope that our training will spread even further once we are able to resume.
Please pray for all of our global trainers, and that the Lord will keep them safe and healthy as well as provide for their families and financial needs during this global crisis.