Executive Summary of TEAM Mobile Seminary
The Plan: Assist pastors in Latin America to train their own people, without the need of multiple resident full-time missionaries, and without limiting the training to nationals who travel to the U.S. to acquire their training.
- One-week trips with an American pastor or teacher to assist ministries within Latin America.
- We provide a sample block course and I will interpret, train, assess and facilitate the TEAM.
- Offer options for training for the pastors and for those in their churches called to the ministry.
- Returning to the U.S., I will follow up online, planning another visit with them if necessary.
The Reasoning: Pastors throughout Latin America understand the need to train those who have sensed the call to the ministry; however, many of these pastors do not know where to begin.
The Way: Through working with the pastors in Latin America as a TEAM to provide the steps to:
- Train the trainers (or, equip the pastors to be teachers).
- Equipping the coordinator (the key pastor who can work as facilitator).
- Access the theological education available.
- Manage the resources to create an institution directed to serve the local churches.
The Context for the Transition:
- The advancement of the programs at Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary.
- The 50th anniversary of the college.
- Spiritual, academic, and theological maturity in the faculty.
Costs & Base: Program costs cover tickets, meals, lodging, and transportation. The base of operations is Greenville, SC, USA.