Brother, Are You in a Tree?

Brother, are you in a tree? That is an actual question asked during a training conducted for pastors in Creative Access Country-NP. The answer was – yes, that pastor really was in a tree. The location of his village meant he had to climb a tree to get cell service to join the pastor’s training event.

This man is just one example of the reality faced as we equip those who lead churches across Asia. The diversity of Asia is reflected in the diversity of locations, languages and situations where our leaders pastor Free Methodist congregations. This extreme diversity means the Asia Area needs to be adaptable and have a multifaceted approach for equipping leaders.

Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) is the Asia Area’s pathway for pastoral education. Think of it as seminary training offered to people right where they are already serving in ministry. In Asia, it is not unusual for those preparing for ordination to already be serving as pastors. Our work is to come alongside them as they lead and learn. GLT offers leaders 12 core modules engaging head, heart and hands. These modules focus on key skills needed to thrive in leadership over the long haul.