Global Pastor Training

Overview

Global Pastor Training is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing theological training worldwide. The organization primarily focuses on bridging the gap between pastors who have some form of preparation for their ministry and those who have none. This initiative aims to address a critical issue in the global Christian community, where a significant number of pastors lack formal theological training.

The Need for Training

Estimates from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity suggest that approximately 5 million pastors serve worldwide across all Christian traditions, but only about 5% have academic theological training. This leaves 95% with little or no training for their roles[4]. This shortage is particularly pronounced in regions experiencing rapid church growth, such as East Africa and other parts of the global south[4]. The demand for new pastors far exceeds the capacity of traditional theological institutions, exacerbating the need for non-traditional training models[4].

Mission and Objectives

Global Pastor Training seeks to equip serving pastors with on-the-ground training. This approach is designed to meet the urgent need for effective, non-institutional pastoral leadership development, especially in areas where the church is growing rapidly but lacks adequate trained leadership[4]. The organization's mission is to provide accessible theological training, ensuring that more church leaders can fulfill their roles effectively.

Global Context

Similar to other organizations like Training Pastors International and Langham Partnership, Global Pastor Training operates within a broader context where the majority of pastors in the Majority World lack formal biblical training[1][2]. This global scenario underscores the importance of equipping local church leaders to preach and teach from the Bible effectively, as a means of transforming communities and fostering deeper discipleship[2][3].

[1] https://trainpastors.com [2] https://langham.org [3] https://gtn.org [4] https://www.globalpastortraining.org/the-need-1 [5] https://www.re-forma.global