A great need that we have seen throughout Guatemala is the lack of Biblical training for the pastors in both rural and urban areas. Many of the pastors have the heart and desire to lead churches, but they can only do so much with the Biblical knowledge that they have. Last year through a meeting set up by Bob Smith, who traveled to El Faro last year with his family on a short-term mission trip, we were able to meet an amazing organization that is doing big things around the world. Global Action, among many other things, has an amazing pastors training program is in 4 countries around the world. After visiting El Faro to give a presentation, El Faro knew that this was a match made in heaven.
We have a total of 30 people involved in the 11-month program including local pastors from the villages, pastors from Livingston, and many of the El Faro missionaries and staff. It is an intense bible training that includes bible interpretation, old and new testament, as well as how to write a sermon and other great lectures that help train and equip for the field.
Each month all the students come to El Faro where they have a 3-day intense workshop lead by a teacher that travels to Guatemala from different parts of the world. Being such a diverse group of students, it is amazing to see how God is using this opportunity to build community and also understanding among each person involved. The program lasts a total of eight months and we are already seeing a huge difference going into our third month. Please keep each person involved in your prayers as they grow in the Bible and understanding in order to strengthen their ministry.
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