ICETE 2025

ICETE 2025

Our team was privileged to attend the 2025 ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) conference in Albania this past week with about 650 other theological educators. Over the week, we met and had great conversations with ministry leaders from all around the world. Seeing the many ways that God is advancing his kingdom was …

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SGC Global Training Nigeria

Global Training – Nigeria

Shepherds Global Classroom recently conducted its second Global Training event of 2025. This event was hosted in Nigeria by Dr. Nnamdi Oziri, equipping 38 ministry leaders across two locations—24 in Imo State and 14 in Rivers State. SGC’s Director of Global Training, Dr. Randall McElwain, led this trip and was accompanied by Global Trainer Johnathan …

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A higher Mountain

A Higher Mountain 2025

Dear praying friends, I want to share the goals we’ve prayerfully set for 2025. 2025 Goals The work before us is both daunting and exciting! Our Board of Directors has prayerfully approved these 2025 strategic goals. By God’s grace and provision, we will: By the grace of God, SGC has gotten off to a strong …

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SGC training in Kenya

Does Sound Teaching Matter?

Africa is home to one of the most significant revival movements in church history. In 1900, only 9% of Africans were Christian. In 2020, approximately 50% of Africans profess Christianity. No other continent has seen more explosive growth in the last 100 years. However, Africa is also home to some of the most destructive heresies …

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The Simplicity of Trust and Obedience 

Every joy and blessing and success I’m experiencing today (today I “celebrate” turning 55 and qualifying for the senior discount!), I owe to God’s grace and the simplicity of the Christian life expressed in the lyrics below.