Join me in praying for the Philippines: Challenges for Prayer Leadership development is a priority. Praise God for many Filipino leaders with national and international influence. Yet, even the more than 100 seminaries and Bible colleges and numerous TEE courses have not kept pace with the need. Splits and schisms – often led by those with minimal training and little accountability – have led to doctrinal distortions and moral failures. Many see formal training as an unaffordable luxury or an unnecessary distraction. Graduates are often reluctant to serve in needier rural areas; many emigrate to the USA. Thousands of rural congregations languish without adequate leadership; thousands of pastors struggle to survive on the meagre offerings of their congregations. Pray for such institutions as the Alliance Bible Seminary (CMA), Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (IMB), ATS, FEBIAS (SEND), APTS in Baguio (AoG), and IGSL (CCCI). TOPIC plays a key role in equipping Christian leaders in the Philippines. Pray that God may continue to raise up godly, committed leaders. Expatriate missionaries see their role changing rapidly as the Philippine Church matures. Praise God for all achieved! However, much remains unfinished, and outside assistance is welcome. Pray for wisdom for expatriate Christians in finding the most appropriate roles for this time, for wise input from Filipino Christian leaders and for fruitful partnerships between expats and nationals. The largest mission agencies: WBT, AoG, NTM, GMS, PCT-hap, OMF, AI, KBC, KMCBM, YWAM.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:54:28 +0000
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