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June 7, 2025

Multiplying Pastor Trainers: A Case Study

Discover the power of multiplying pastor trainers! Dr. Ramesh Richard and Bishop Tshalo Katshunga share inspiring insights from the Dallas Global Proclamation Academy case study, offering tools to transform church health globally. Watch the full session for actionable strategies!

May 9, 2025

Meeting the need: Local Pastor Trainer Initiatives

Learn about local pastor trainer initiatives with the GProCommission! Dr. Ramesh Richard and team share about GProCommission’s efforts to encourage local pastor training and trainer development. Learn from Mozambique’s progress and access tools to strengthen church health globally. Watch the full session for more details!

March 10, 2025

Meeting the Need: Competency-based Pastor Training Resources Online

Learn how competency-based training equips pastors with essential skills to lead, disciple, and shepherd effectively. Re-Forma and the Berean Institute share insights on their global training standards, digital tools, and certification endorsed by the World Evangelical Alliance. Explore how Life Transformation Groups provide practical, real-world training. Watch the full session for more details!

February 13, 2025

The Critical Need for Pastor Trainers

Speakers Joey Shaw from the Global Alliance for Church Multiplication and Dr. Michael Ortiz from ICETE delivered powerful insights, focusing on expanding church planting efforts and recalibrating theological education to fulfill its missional purpose. Joey Shaw’s slide deck and a summary with reflection questions are available, offering deeper exploration of their unified call to integrate diverse voices and create lasting impact in pastoral leadership development.

January 31, 2025

Raising New Trainers of Pastors: Need & Response

Learn how the GProCommission is addressing the global need for better-trained pastors as church growth surges. The August First Monday gathering shared insights on overcoming training challenges, raising 100,000 new pastor trainers by 2030, and using technology to empower younger leaders. Explore GProCourses.org and join the movement to equip future trainers.

January 31, 2025

The Church Strengthened for Mission: Theologically Shaping Pastoral Training

Dr. Michael Ortiz, Executive Director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, shares insights on recalibrating theological education to strengthen the global church. He explores how integrating pastoral training, elevating new voices, and driving transformational impact can shape the future. Don’t miss this inspiring talk! A meeting summary with discussion questions is available.

January 31, 2025

Case study: National Training Initiatives in Honduras

Explore how national commissions can drive collaboration, identify new pastoral trainers, and strengthen training centers to address the need for better-trained leaders. Learn about the progress made in Honduras and how this initiative can shape the future of pastoral training. A meeting summary and discussion questions are available for further reflection.

January 31, 2025

GProCongress II Panama: A 6-month review

Six months after GProCongress II in Panama, the GProCommunity celebrated progress and set bold goals for the future of pastor training. Stories from Asia, Africa, and Latin America highlight the global impact of equipping pastoral leaders. Watch the recording and explore the summary with reflection questions for deeper insight.

January 31, 2025

Mentoring Leaders Within the Circle of Grace

Dr. Herman Moldez’s presentation underscores the value of informal mentoring in pastoral leadership development, complementing Formal Theological Education and Nonformal Pastor Training. A summary with reflection questions is available to explore how informal mentoring, framed as a "circle of grace," fosters Christlike leadership by encouraging transparency, accountability, and spiritual growth, all modeled after Jesus’ example of humility, sacrifice, and servant leadership.