Kelly takes his responsibility for training pastors very seriously, but he does this training with such humor. The pastors all seem to respond to him in a positive way, which is surely one of the many reasons this program has been so successful. Finding teachers who exude this same passion, humor, knowledge, and love – not to mention a willingness to live and teach in Africa – can be challenging. To expand the ministry, more teachers with these and many other skills are needed.
Are you qualified and are you willing?
Ricky Lee Mosher June 21, 1955 to November 22, 2008
Friday, October 1, 2010
Bible School in a Briefcase
Written and taught by Kelly Johnson of Biblical Life Ministries, Bible School in a Briefcase is one of many ministry endeavors the organization facilitates. This Christ for the Nations certified curriculum is literally taken in a briefcase to pastors in outlying areas of Kenya. Like Uganda, pastors of more remote areas are often assigned that role because of some gifting and passion…not because of a formal education or theological expertise or because of any formally consigned designation. To ensure these pastors are better equipped to deliver the Gospel to their followers, Bible School in a Briefcase was developed.
Just think about this…some of the most remote people groups are on the continent of Africa. Training pastors from outlying villages increases the likelihood that they will in turn reach the unreached. How cool is that!
The groundwork to be laid in preparation for such a school is enormous, but the lifelong relationships developed as a result make all the work worthwhile. The curriculum is designed to be taught for one intense week each month for 10 months. Dozens of pastors come to worship, to receive teaching, and to fellowship with pastors among a number of tribes. Keep in mind that these tribes have not always been friendly toward one another. However, the teaching method Kelly uses helps unite these people and thus has the potential to change entire relationships between formerly hostile tribes. Again…how cool is that!
My role this week is to observe (and very likely ask lots of questions) the school and ministry in action. The result will be finalizing a strategic framework to help this ministry grow and thrive.
Just think about this…some of the most remote people groups are on the continent of Africa. Training pastors from outlying villages increases the likelihood that they will in turn reach the unreached. How cool is that!
The groundwork to be laid in preparation for such a school is enormous, but the lifelong relationships developed as a result make all the work worthwhile. The curriculum is designed to be taught for one intense week each month for 10 months. Dozens of pastors come to worship, to receive teaching, and to fellowship with pastors among a number of tribes. Keep in mind that these tribes have not always been friendly toward one another. However, the teaching method Kelly uses helps unite these people and thus has the potential to change entire relationships between formerly hostile tribes. Again…how cool is that!
My role this week is to observe (and very likely ask lots of questions) the school and ministry in action. The result will be finalizing a strategic framework to help this ministry grow and thrive.
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