
The Ministry of Presence: What Pastor Trainers Can Learn from Psalm 78
A quiet crisis in pastor training Across regions and cultures, pastor trainers face a shared challenge: the people we serve are often exhausted, isolated, and

A quiet crisis in pastor training Across regions and cultures, pastor trainers face a shared challenge: the people we serve are often exhausted, isolated, and

Pastor trainers around the world face a shared tension: the harvest is vast, but the number of equipped pastors is far too small. Many pastors faithfully lead churches and disciple believers with little or no formal training. The challenge is not a lack of calling, but a lack of access, structure, and long-term support.

Discover how facilitation-based, multiplication-focused pastor training equips leaders to reproduce across generations—strengthening church health through biblical formation, local ownership, and sustainable models designed for global, long-term impact.

We were called into this ministry by God to provide Biblical management training for pastors which is often minimal or not taught at all in Bible School and seminaries, especially in the majority world.

Start 2026 grounded in God’s presence. This FM59 gathering casts vision for global pastor training, challenges success without intimacy, and invites leaders to move forward—together, prayerfully, and faithfully.

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In this episode, Rev. Pierre Celestin Ntoko Tongo of the Africa Mentoring Initiative shares his perspective on the power of informal mentorship in developing effective

In this episode of the Global Pastor Trainers Podcast, hosts Robby Richard and Germán Ricca dive into the growing global demand for more pastor trainers. Special

Experience powerful insights from global church leaders on pastoral health, gospel movements, and training that transforms communities. Watch the December Gathering to be encouraged, equipped, and inspired for ministry impact.

Across the world, pastor trainers face the same quiet tension: the need is overwhelming, the resources are limited, and the number of pastoral leaders requiring training far exceeds what any one person or institution can handle. Many pastors are faithful and called, yet serve without access to theological education, mentoring, or ongoing development. Trainer burnout, geographic isolation, and the sheer scale of the task often leave pastor trainers asking the same question: How can pastor training multiply without losing depth?

Summary: In this episode, our hosts interview Lemma Degefa, an expert in organizational development, growth strategy, and leadership. Lemma discusses his involvement in training pastors
GLOBAL INTEGRATED REPORT: Data, Cost, Partners, Impact Initiatives & Activities in the Training of Pastors Worldwide 2016-2020 (for public release mid-2021) TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive