10/18/24 More Signs of Growth

The Kyela class had about 83 in attendance and was taught by Pastor Hezron, Tanzania Coordinator for GBTF.

There was a time when we held 8-10 Global Baptist Training Foundation classes per year and were overjoyed.  Now we have that many classes in a month.  Pictured here are just two current classes:  Western Rwanda and Kyela, Tanzania. The Western Rwanda class is taught by Pastor Francois, the brother of Fidele Shinga!   This class…

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10/24/24 Northern Uganda Church Plant

Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) trained pastor started the Faith Baptist Church in Northern Uganda was started in 2023.

We are thrilled to highlight Faith Baptist Church in northern Uganda.   This year alone, Global Baptist Training Foundation trained pastors have started 455 church plants.  This brings to almost 1,100 church plants through Global Baptist Training Foundation and the nationals working with GBTF.  This church, Faith Baptist Church, was planted in 2023.  Pastor Peter…

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09/04/24 Another Week for GBTF

Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) Pastor Brite, Pastor Ntare, and Pastor Denis) held classes in Western Uganda last week

Each week, we have so many important events to share. We try to choose varied people, places, and events to show just how much intentional multiplication is taking place. Three Global Baptist Training Foundation trainers (Pastor Brite, Pastor Ntare, and Pastor Denis) held classes in Western Uganda last week. We are seeing not only pastors but…

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08/22/24 Nationals Training Nationals

Liberia youth training August 2024 GBTF

One of the highlights of our recent trip to Uganda was the chance to have 11 of our national trainers together! They all took time from their own ministries and teaching schedules, and paid their own way, to join us for the dedication of the new building GBTF donors have built for the Rwantainga Acts…

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08/16/24 Unbelievable Dedication in Uganda!!

We have just returned from one of the greatest trips we’ve ever had to Africa.  In 12 years, God has allowed Global Baptist Training Foundation to see tens of thousands of national pastors and church leaders trained theologically which has led to over 1,000 church plants with trained pastors.  We now have over 50 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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06/21/24 GBTF Training in Ethiopia, Uganda

Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) Pastor Gilbert Okecha completed classes with a dozen pastors in Obongi, Uganda.

At one time, Global Baptist Training Foundation celebrated when we reached 10 classes per year around the world.  With the exponential multiplication of training nationals to train nationals, we now have at least that many classes per month!!!!  Here are just two classes from this week! Pastor Gilbert Okecha has just completed a class in…

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05/15/24 Nationals Reproduce Teaching

Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) African Director Fidele had a large class in Rwanda.

Rwanda We continue to be encouraged as our 50 national trainers reproduce the training they have received.  These classes occur every week all across Africa.   Fidele had a large class in Rwanda.  We have previously reported about the revival that broke out among these pastors.   Below is a link to a video of these pastors…

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05/03/24 Classes, Buildings, and Opposition

Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) African Director Fidele conducts a class of 73 pastors in Rwanda.

Every week is full of news and updates from Global Baptist Training Foundation. This week is no exception! Rwanda Fidele has a class of 73 pastors in Rwanda.  This is a completely new class from the recent Rwandan graduates.  A third class is planned in the next few weeks.  Fidele had a revival break out…

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03/27/24 GBTF From Africa to Asia

Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) men’s class in Myanmar taught by Pastor Luke. March 2024

Several exciting things are happening this week with Global Baptist Training Foundation in several parts of the world.  Myanmar First, we have a class that has wrapped up in Myanmar.   As you may remember, we spent ten years training pastors in Myanmar in several locations.   A civil war and military coup have made…

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