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Category: Global Theological Formation

Ethné Global Resources, international training and teaching

Cúcuta Colombia pastoral training and recovery ministry

Cúcuta, Colombia: Training Leaders and Recovery Ministry

Posted on September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 by Chris Gibson

In late August I was in Cúcuta Colombia with our Ethné Global Services team. The week had two aims that belong together: training church leaders, and beginning recovery ministry in a city where both are urgently needed. Cúcuta sits on the Colombian side of the Venezuelan border. People cross looking for work, safety, and a…

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Gateway ADVANCE

Gateway ADVANCE

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by Chris Gibson

Gateway ADVANCE ADVANCE is Gateway Seminary’s church-based pathway for ministry leaders who need theological training where they already serve. It is a non-accredited, pre-baccalaureate program: post-high school education for pastors, planters, and church leaders, offered through local ADVANCE centers rather than as a satellite campus of the seminary. The program began in 1980 as Ethnic…

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contextualization and Bible storying in cross-cultural ministry

Form, Meaning, and Faithfulness

Posted on September 18, 2026September 19, 2026 by Chris Gibson

Contextualization: When the Method Becomes Part of the Message Contextualization is one of the persistent challenges of cross-cultural ministry, and the question is deceptively simple: How do we communicate a message faithfully when the people receiving it do not think, learn, or communicate the way we do? That question was at the center of our…

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Jungle Ministry in Jos Nigeria providing Christian recovery discipleship and theological education

Jungle Ministry, Nigeria: Recovery, Discipleship, and the Hope of Transformation

Posted on July 24, 2026July 26, 2026 by Chris Gibson

Jungle Ministry Nigeria is a Christ-centered recovery, discipleship, and educational ministry located in Jos, Plateau State. Working among men affected by substance abuse, crime, and generational poverty, Jungle Ministry Nigeria seeks to bring lasting transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ, biblical discipleship, addiction recovery, leadership development, and theological education. How Jungle Ministry Nigeria Combines…

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Karimojong of Uganda ministry region in East Africa

Ministry Among the Karimojong of Uganda

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Chris Gibson

An overview of ministry among the Karimojong of Uganda, including evangelism, discipleship, poverty challenges, leadership development, and future opportunities for theological education.

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What We Learned in Nicaragua: Tracing the Story of Church History

Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Chris Gibson

Introduction: Teaching Church History in Nicaragua This past May, I had the opportunity to teach a Christian history course at HTI Nicaragua—an intensive, week-long exploration of church history from the Book of Acts to the present day. The course was both fast-paced and discussion-driven, creating space not only for theological reflection but for shared learning…

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Jos Reformed Theological College Nigeria | Theology Training

Posted on June 12, 2026June 15, 2026 by Chris Gibson

Jos Reformed Theological College (JRTC): Advancing Global Theological Education in Nigeria A key sending opportunity–a key educational opportunity through Recovering the Image. As the global demand for biblically grounded leadership continues to grow, Jos Reformed Theological College (JRTC) in Nigeria is emerging as a key institution shaping the next generation of pastors, teachers, and ministry…

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PTS College & Advanced Studies (PTSCAS): A Partner

Posted on May 20, 2026June 15, 2026 by Chris Gibson

PTS College & Advanced Studies (PTSCAS) is a Reformed Christian educational institution located in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines. Established in 1983 by the Evangelical Presbyterian Mission, Inc., the school began as a seminary dedicated to training pastors and church leaders. Over the decades, it has grown into a comprehensive college and advanced studies center that…

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Ethne Global Services: Who We Are and What We Do

Posted on April 21, 2026June 15, 2026 by Chris Gibson

A short overview of Ethne Global Services here—who we are, what we do, and why our work is rooted in the local church and long‑term faithfulness. This is my church and sending organization and we are dedicated to education, equipping, discipleship, and church planting. Ethne Global Services (EGS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in…

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HTI Nicaragua: Survey of Old Testament

Posted on April 21, 2026June 15, 2026 by Chris Gibson

This course was delivered in March in a highly encouraging and formative learning environment, marked by strong student engagement and evident pastoral enthusiasm. Dr. Harris noted that the students consistently demonstrated intellectual sharpness and a deep desire to return to their churches equipped to teach and serve more effectively. Translation support, provided by in country…

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