Equipping African Pastors. Strengthening Churches. Changing Communities.

A pastor wants to teach the Bible faithfully. A congregation needs someone equipped to lead. A community needs a healthy church sharing the gospel and making disciples.

But what happens when that pastor has never had access to ministry training?

That question is at the heart of our renewed partnership with Pastors’ Discipleship Network in Uganda. Through Church Answers University, we have an opportunity to help pastors across Sub-Saharan Africa receive biblical and practical ministry training they desperately need.

And I am asking you to be part of it.

A gift of $25 or more can help make this training possible. Individuals, churches, and organizations can give a tax-deductible donation through our nonprofit organization, Now Go Network.

An extraordinary opportunity for the church

Sub-Saharan Africa is now home to the largest share of the world’s Christians. Pew Research Center reports that nearly 31 percent of all Christians lived in the region in 2020, surpassing every other region of the world.

Think about the significance of that reality. The health of churches in countries such as Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Tanzania matters deeply to the future of global Christianity.

The opportunities are enormous. So are the challenges.

Churches need pastors who can explain Scripture, recognize false teaching, make disciples, and lead congregations faithfully. Growth brings an urgent responsibility to equip the leaders caring for these churches.

These pastors are our brothers and partners in the gospel. We have an opportunity to come alongside them with training that can strengthen their ministries for years to come.

Willing pastors need access to training

I recently met with the leaders of Pastors’ Discipleship Network in Uganda. Their ministry serves as a hub for training pastors across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our conversation renewed my determination to help.

Many pastors are serving with limited preparation and few resources. They face difficult leadership decisions without the foundational training many of us take for granted. Some are weary and frustrated. Without sound biblical instruction, pastors and congregations can become vulnerable to serious doctrinal error.

Our partners also report that some pastors face government requirements for training and credentials. In the cases brought to our attention, Church Answers University diplomas have been accepted by the governmental authorities requesting those credentials.

The need is practical and immediate. These leaders need help understanding the Bible and applying it in the churches they serve. We already have a training pathway available. Funding can open that pathway to pastors who otherwise could not afford it.

A complete training opportunity

Through this partnership, we can provide a pastor with a complete Church Answers University diploma program for $1,250. That amount covers all ten courses, all teaching, all materials, and all books.

Church Answers University has already served hundreds of pastors and church leaders in the United States and around the world. Now we want to extend that opportunity to more African pastors through our partnership in Uganda.

Our immediate commitment is to fund training for 25 pastors over the next two months. The cost is $31,250.

Our goal for 2027 is to train another 100 pastors at a cost of $125,000. Together, those commitments represent 125 pastors and a funding goal of $156,250 through the end of 2027.

Behind each number is a pastor, a congregation, and a community. The impact reaches far beyond the person taking the courses.

Will you give $25 or more?

Sam Rainer and I are giving personally. We believe in this partnership, and we are inviting you to join us.

Would you consider giving $25 or more? Your gift can combine with others to provide a pastor’s training. A gift of $1,250 can fund an entire diploma program.

Anyone can participate through a tax-deductible donation to Now Go Network.

When we train a pastor, we help protect and strengthen a church. When we strengthen a church, we help a community. As those communities are changed by the gospel, the impact can reach around the world.

Please pray for these pastors. And please consider giving today so more of them can receive the training they need.

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