Millions of Pastors Are Leading Without Training
The church in the Global South is growing faster than the pastors who shepherd it can be equipped. The need is not for more buildings or programs, but for trained, godly leaders.
THE GAP
A Growing Church, A Shrinking Supply of Trained Leaders
Where the church is multiplying fastest, access to biblical and ministry training is lowest. Most pastors lead real congregations with real needs, without ever having been taught how.
Calling without preparation
Pastors are called by their communities, often overnight, with no handbook, mentor or classroom.
Doctrine at risk
Without sound teaching, false doctrine and the prosperity gospel fill the gap.
Churches stay fragile
Untrained leadership weakens discipleship, care for families and community witness.
BY THE NUMBERS
The Scale of the Need
95%
of pastors with no formal theological training
~65,000
church leaders still to be equipped
20+
countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America
1,000,000
leaders to equip by 2035
WHY TRAINING DOES NOT REACH THEM
The Barriers Pastors Face
Cost and distance
Access and Fit
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Name, church, country
WHAT IS AT STAKE
When a Pastor Is Equipped, a Whole Community Changes
The Pastor
Grows in calling, character and ministry skill.
The Church
Healthier teaching, discipleship and leadership.
The Community
Stronger families and a visible Christian witness.
CTN Is Responding Through Denominations and Local Churches
See how training goes to the pastor, affordably and at scale.