The Main Reason That I Un-retired

When Paul Madson, the President of the Global Training Network (GTN), and I reconnected 2 ½ years ago, I shared with him the 30-year journey that the LORD led me and WordPartners on.

It was a remarkable journey that launched pastoral training movements in over 50 countries…fruit that continues to this day. The key turning point was this: not only equipping overseas pastors to faithfully study, teach and preach God’s Word, BUT ALSO have them train others in their region.

In other words, by God’s grace, we developed a ministry of multiplication. So, what’s the big deal? Why does Train-The-Trainers (T3) make so much sense?

• It’s biblical. Paul instructs Timothy “what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Tim. 2:2)
• It’s strategic. When national leaders conduct the training, it costs far less, making the on-going training more sustainable. They also know how to navigate the political winds that sometimes prevent U.S. trainers from even entering their country. (Think China!)
• It’s better. Who better knows the language, the culture, and the hearts of local leaders then seasoned pastors from that country or region?

Paul has asked me to help GTN move more fully into a Train-The-Trainers (T3) approach.

Craig leading the Train-The-Trainers Workshop

I’m on it! Last month, I led a two-day workshop on this topic. Click here for a one-minute testimony video of a couple who participated.

I’ve also launched the T3 Zoom Café. Every other month, GTN staff who are engaged with a training ministry of multiplication, will convene to discuss the challenges and opportunities that they’re facing. What can we learn from one another? How can we spur each other on?

This year, I’m also organizing several more training events for GTN staff. Please take a minute to read up by clicking on the link.

This is all in addition to helping launch a pastoral training movement in Sri Lanka along with my co-worker, Paul Adams. Oh yeah…I’m also co-pastoring Imago Dei Church here in Chicago. Whew…lot’s going on!

During the workshop, Craig asked participants to draw an excellent facilitator.

See if you can figure out what makes this facilitator so good!

I covet your prayers. I want to walk in the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit as I serve the 200 GTN staff members. They already are amazingly gifted and experienced. I’m here to help them Elevate their Expertise.

Thank you for your partnership and friendship. Louise and I are so grateful to the LORD for you!

With love,

Craig & Louise Parro

 

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Peoria, AZ 85385

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