A field-based model built to reach pastors where they already serve, at a cost most other approaches can’t match.

per pastor · per year

A full year of training costs approximately $20 USD per pastor. Beyond the initial coaches’ training and printed materials, there are no transportation, logistics, venue, or instructor expenses — a high Kingdom return on investment.

Trains large numbers of pastors concurrently — often thousands at a time.

Partners with denominations and church alliances, leveraging their organizational and accountability structures to implement the training program. Indigenous leaders from partner entities serve as CTN ambassadors and denominational champions, responsible for continuing the program after the initial coaches’ training. This model keeps CTN’s administrative costs extremely low.

Uses a tiered, multi-layer organizational structure composed of partner leaders trained by CTN to take the training to pastors, rather than bringing pastors to a central location. CTN trains regional coaches, who then train small-group facilitators within their areas. Facilitators establish local small groups of pastors for ongoing training.

Eliminates the need for long-distance travel and avoids disrupting pastors’ regular ministry duties. Pastors study and learn where they already serve.

Combines individual study and workbook exercises with peer-to-peer learning in small groups.

Places pastors in small groups that meet once or twice monthly, fostering discussion of material studied independently. These groups often continue meeting even after completing the formal curriculum because of the strong relational and learning benefits.

Provides contextualized training materials specifically written for underserved demographics in developing countries. These resources effectively serve pastors with a 10th-grade education as well as those with seminary degrees.

Offers a continuous, non-formal training program covering pastoral identity and practice, foundational Christian doctrines, defending against false teaching, and leadership. The structure fosters habits of self-directed learning.

Evaluates training effectiveness through before-and-after surveys.