Uganda’s Theological Education by Extension (TEE) program is very grateful for Shepherds Global Classroom and their desire to see Christ-centered training everywhere. We began partnering with SGC in 2021 as our TEE program was searching for a new curriculum for our Diploma program. We have since integrated 16 of the SGC courses into our 2-year …
For Becky and me, each Wednesday is a day for fasting and prayer, with a special focus on the Shepherds Global Classroom team, pastor-trainers, translators, and those of you who partner with us through prayer and giving. It’s our way of reminding Jesus how much we need and depend on Him. And we would love …
Traveling to places around the world often moves us out of our comfort zones. I recently found myself in such a situation. While in India, our host, Saji Lukos, told us we would participate in a foot-washing service. Honestly, I had never witnessed such a thing. Dr. Lukos explained that before the graduation at Mission …
From March 16-30, 2025, Becky and I were privileged to spend two weeks in India with one of SGC’s newest ministry collaborators: Reaching Indians Ministries International. Under the humble, visionary leadership of Dr. Saji Lukos and his wife Mony, “RIMI” has grown from an exploratory prayer journey in 1990 to a regionally accredited seminary—Mission India …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Contextualization of the Gospel is a practice that involves presenting the Gospel in deeply relevant ways to the cultural contexts of the communities we serve.
It’s a sad day for any nation, organization, or fellowship when persons of low character get power.
