01/31/26 Congo, Mozambique, Zambia, and IT Training

As usual, there is so much happening in Global Baptist Training Foundation around Africa! First, we have a number of new churches beginning all around Africa now. One of these new church plants is in Zambia!!  Add all new church plants to your prayer list, and we will have updates in the future about many of…

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01/24/26 Mozambique

We have received reports from our trainers and church planters in Mozambique. Many exciting things are happening – new churches, many are coming to faith in Christ and being baptized.  The southern part of Mozambique, however, is experiencing devastating floods.   Just tonight we received word that one of our trainers in that area drowned…

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10/14/25 GBTF 3rd Quarter 2025

We have received the statistics from our GBTF network in Africa for the third quarter of 2025.   This report will give you information about the results of our joint efforts from July through September only!    This chart says it all!   We have 1,127 churches reporting.  We have almost 1,800 churches that have…

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07/09/25 On Mission

As usual, there is a lot of activity!  Classes, trainer training, church plants,  building repairs, well building, and Bible distribution are all under way in many nations across Africa.   GBTF’s philosophy of training nationals allows them to be equipped to do all of the above AND to multiply their efforts in the lives of…

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07/31/24 Mozambique, Uganda, and 2nd Quarter Update

We are thrilled to report that a generous donor has given funds to help repair the church building in Ethiopia that was washed out by heavy rains.  The funds are now in their hands. We will get updates and pictures when they are available!   We have exciting pictures and videos from Fidele Shinga’s Class…

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03/02/24 Mozambique Class a Success in Hot Season

Global Baptist Training Foundation GBTF East Africa Director Fidele Shinga at the first National Pastor's training in Mozambique March 2024

Fidele Shinga, East Africa Director for Global Baptist Training Foundation, recently had our first-ever class in Portuguese-speaking Mozambique!  The class turned out to be scheduled in this country’s hot season.  This hindered several pastors from attending. Even with this, we had nearly 40 who completed the course attendance and other requirements.   The next class…

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