Welcome

Across the globe evey year, hundreds of millions move into the global slums - twice dispossessed; seeking out a living as they can; settling where they are not molested; hoping for a better urban future. And among them the Lord has been raising up faithful servants - shepherds, evangelists, diaconal workers caring for physical needs.

But who trains these leaders? The churches remain ill equipped to face the immense issues in which they are born. That is where (1) a global connection fo training mediated through (2) local facilitiators (3) supplemented by training structure delivered via the web or cell phones becomes a necessity.

To be recognized as a trainer and begin training, each trainer needs to be confirmed by other local leaders and complete this introductory course. The plan is to gather a cluster of existing trainers regularly, working together on the following:

Discussions

Week 1: Introductions, current experience

Week 2: How We Identified Topics and Content

Week 3:Vocational & Pastoral Learning Networks

Week 4: Interview, Writeups and Analysis

Week 5:Content Development Process

Week 6: Building Supportive Networks of Trainers