Masters Training for African Pastors
Train a National, Transform a Nation.
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age. – Matthew 28:19-20
There are an estimated 734 million Christians in Africa.
YET…It is estimated that 90 percent of all pastors in Africa have no formal biblical, theological or pastoral training.
The African church is constantly fighting false teachers and bad theology. Without leaders trained in the Truth, the African church stands defenseless under these attacks.
Sponsor a Student Pastor for $250 a monthThe African Church desperately needs trained African leaders.
Location and finances are major barriers to training.
Most pastors and ministry leaders are unable to leave their jobs, families, and congregations to pursue in-person training. In addition, they lack the funds to take an extended leave from their work and pay for Bible college or seminary.
A fully online, donor supported seminary-level program is exactly what they need.
Lancaster Bible College, in partnership with The Pastors Discipleship Network in Uganda, has created a one-of-a-kind online, fully accredited seminary program designed specifically to equip African pastors right where they are. The program is also almost entirely funded by generous donors, allowing our students to receive theological and leadership training at little cost to them.
What Does the Program Look Like?
DESIGNED WITH AFRICANS IN MIND
This 40-credit degree program prepares African church pastors and leaders to serve their church and society, by developing a biblical understanding and worldview, ministry and leadership skills, and applying this to the African context. Students learn in community as part of a cohort, taking all the same classes and gathering twice a year at the Pastor’s Discipleship Network in Uganda for in-person training.
MULTIPLYING IMPACT
Our program applies the “train the trainer” ministry model, calling students to actively share their training with other Christian leaders in their sphere of influence. With this approach, we are not only training individuals but multiplying the impact of the truths we are teaching.
Robert Blanks is LBC-PDN Liaison and LBC’s Program Director
970-549-6396 | rblanks@lbc.edu