Last month, our team traveled to a graduation in Mexico, where we met Pastor Angel.

At 77 years old, Angel had spent nearly his entire life in ministry. He became a Christian at 17 and began preaching in remote mountain communities before roads into many of these areas even existed. Over the years, he helped plant more than 20 churches.

But despite 60 years of faithfully serving the Church, Angel had never had the opportunity to receive theological education. He finally received his diploma through Global Action’s Foundations program.

Pastor Angel's story is why Foundations matters.

There are church leaders around the world who are already preaching, discipling, planting churches, and caring for their communities, but do not have access to theological education. We want to bring that training to them, right where they are.

Pastor Angel waited 60 years for that opportunity. There are more leaders like him who shouldn’t have to wait.

WHAT IS FOUNDATIONS?

Foundations brings accessible, in-person theological education to church leaders in hard places.

Through nine modules, leaders deepen their understanding of Scripture, grow in Christlike character, and strengthen the practical skills they use every day in ministry.

WHY FOUNDATIONS?

• IT GOES TO THE LEADER.
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Leaders don't have to leave their families, churches, jobs, or communities to pursue education somewhere else. Foundations brings theological education closer to where they already live and serve.

• IT IS ACCESSIBLE. 
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Geography, finances, instability, language, and a lack of nearby seminaries can put traditional theological education out of reach. Foundations is designed for leaders facing those barriers.

• IT IS IN-PERSON AND RELATIONAL. 
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Leaders learn alongside other local church leaders and instructors rather than simply receiving information on their own.

• IT IS CONTEXTUALIZED. 

The goal isn't to export an American ministry model. Leaders learn biblical truth in ways that can be understood and applied within their own ministry and cultural context.

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• IT DEVELOPS THE WHOLE LEADER . 

The nine modules aren't only about gaining biblical knowledge. Foundations focuses on Content, Character, and Craft: what a leader knows, who they are becoming, and how they actually serve.

• IT STRENGTHENS LEADERS WHO ARE ALREADY SERVING.

Angel is the perfect example. Global Action didn't introduce him to ministry. He had already served for decades. Foundations came alongside him with theological education he previously couldn't access.

• THE IMPACT CAN EXTEND BEYOND ONE GRADUATE.

These leaders are already connected to churches and communities. What they learn can influence how they preach, disciple others, lead ministries, and equip other believers.



LET’S MEET THE NEED.

When a church leader grows in their understanding of Scripture, character, and ability to serve, the impact doesn’t stay in the classroom. It goes with them into their churches, ministries, families, and communities.

Around the world, leaders like Angel are already faithfully serving, but many still lack access to the theological education they need.

The need is great, but together, we can help meet it.

Your partnership helps bring accessible theological education to church leaders in hard places, equipping them to lead well, disciple others, and strengthen the Church for generations to come.