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Strengthening the Church, Transforming the Community: Our Ongoing Partnership with Apollos Training

 Strengthening the Church, Transforming the Community: Our Ongoing Partnership with Apollos Training

Two years ago, we entered into a meaningful partnership with Apollos Training with a clear and urgent goal: to equip local pastors in our community, many of whom have had no formal pastoral training.



In our context, we cannot separate the spiritual growth of the church from the holistic development of the community. While we continue to respond to physical and psychological needs as best as we can, we recognize that the deepest poverty is spiritual — a lack of connection with God. That’s why investing in the spiritual leaders of our community is foundational to the transformation we long to see.



In our first year, we were amazed to gather over 200 church leaders who participated in training focused on the basics of discipleship. The impact was evident — pastors walked away encouraged, equipped, and eager to serve with renewed understanding. In January of this year, we launched a second cohort, and training has been ongoing since then.



While we continue with our broader annual training events, this week we are taking a focused step: Apollos Training is working specifically with a group of senior pastors. Our desire is to see these leaders grow into faithful stewards of God’s Word — leaders who will, in turn, equip others.



We’re deeply grateful for the commitment and excellence Apollos Training brings to this partnership. They come alongside our local pastors not just as trainers, but as fellow servants in the gospel. The need for pastoral training in our region is still great, and it will take consistent effort, prayer, and support to continue this vital work.

To Apollos Training — thank you. You are planting seeds that will bear fruit for generations.


We would appreciate prayer and continued support for the ongoing diverse projects. 

Thanks 

For Shalom Director 

Robert Edube. 

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