ABTS LEBANON – TRANSLATION PROJECT
Theological commentaries in Arabic are scarce and there are very few scholars able to write new commentaries. Until more scholars are raised up, a coalition of colleges in the Middle East (including Arab Baptist Theological Seminary) are working together to translate key commentaries. The commentary for John’s Gospel is by the late Australian scholar, Leon […]
PASIFIKA STRATEGY: MASTER OF THEOLOGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The MTh program at Christian Leaders Training College has consistently included faculty members (with family members) from countries outside PNG and we want to continue to provide for these families to come for the two-year program. The MTh level of study allows participants to examine their culture and context in the light of good biblical […]
MAKING THEOLOGICAL STUDY MORE BIBLICAL
In many parts of the Majority World there is a dominance of theological study from a social sciences perspective. This is done for practical reasons, and sometimes to fulfill government requirements. Our consultants, Drs Dick and Caroline Seed, recently provided training to senior scholars in Indonesia and Uganda. This had great effect on these leaders […]
St Paul’s University Kenya: Christian-Muslim Study Centre
With support from Local Leaders International, St Paul’s University began this centre in Kenya three years ago. The goal is to train faculty members in the three key concepts of defending the Christian faith against Muslim outreach, reaching out to Muslims with the gospel, and helping to build peace in conflictual communities. We provided scholarships […]
Masters in Transformational Development
Throughout the Majority World there are a myriad of Christian mission and non-government agencies working in aid and development. Local Leaders has been supporting the delivery of a Masters course (MTD) to promote Biblically based ‘best practice’ for leaders already working in the field. The MA is a field based program that reflects on the […]
AFRICA MILE DEEP: THE GENEROSITY GOSPEL PROJECT
To counter the growing corrosive tragedy of the prosperity gospel, we are working with leaders in Africa to establish an alternative – ‘The Generosity Gospel’. Through this project, the biblical themes of stewardship, generosity and sacrifice come together to encourage African Christians to live out a genuinely biblical faith. The project began with African scholars […]
Pasifika Strategy Expansion
The Pasifika Strategy is a 25 year plan to redefine theological training and church leadership in the Pacific. Now twelve years into the strategy, Local Leaders has supported the training of more than 60 evangelical church leaders and faculty members from Bible colleges across the Pacific at Masters level. With your help we can realise […]
‘Sensitive Area’ Projects
Local Leaders International is embarking in a region of ministry which for security will not be outlined. Details can be discussed with your Local Leaders State Director. See staff here.