ADDRESSING A DESPERATE NEED FOR BIBLE EDUCATION
Over 85% of pastors in East Africa have not had access to theological training. Many pastors have expressed to us a desperate need for Bible education, while others do not feel they need training because they have made it thus far without it.
PDN currently focuses on both sets of pastors;
Those who feel stuck in their ministry. While they are passionate to divide God’s Word accurately, they are not fully equipped to do so.
Pastors who feel they don’t need further training. This perspective has led to a dangerous attitude and mind-set and is destroying the church.
Our theological training comes in three convenient packages:
SEMINARY - LITE COURSES (12 WEEKS)
ROOTED IN THE WORD PASTORS CONFERENCES (3 DAYS)
INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY CLASSES (THREE LEVELS)
These programs provide the pastors with both theology training and practical pastoral skills. Through programs like our “Rooted in the Word” conferences, church leaders are empowered to discover and apply Christ-centered principles. PDN is excited to witness the growth in church performance due to the correct handling and communication of God’s Word.
These programs also help pastors live a balanced and fruitful life leading to healthy families and congregations.
Currently, over 4,800 pastors are benefiting from our training programs and we hope that in the next five years, we will be serving 30,000 churches across East Africa.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Pastor-Theologian: Equipped with foundational knowledge and tools to discover truth
Pastor-Preacher: Equipped with skills to communicate biblical truth effectively.
Pastor-Leader: Equipped with biblical leadership skills.
Pastor-Disciple: Equipped with skills to help people grow in their faith.
Pastor-Counsellor: Equipped with counselling skills.
Pastor-Apologist: Equipped to defend the faith
Pastor-church planter: Equipped to multiply
Pastor-Entrepreneur: Equipped to be financially independent
Video Testimonies of the impact on this Training on Pastors can be found on our YouTube channel