Go therefore and make disciples of all nations …
Matthew 28:19
What is the problem?
* on average according to a recent survey in the US and Germany with 1000+ Pastors. This includes the US with 53% of pastors reporting that the seminary did not prepare them for the ministry and a staggering number of 75% of European pastoral leaders feeling unprepared for their task by their bible school. See www.pastoralcare.inc and Dr. Hartmut Knorr for more details and feel free to contact us for more information.
How can we solve it?
Future pastoral leaders often do not learn how to solve conflicts and overcome crises with ease. They do not learn how to actually gather a group and lead people to spiritual maturity. It is not that they are unable, they just have not received the necessary training. By the time they understand this challenge, pastors often become frustrated and discouraged and then abandon the ministry. As a result, 7 out of 10 pastors leave their profession within ten years. To address this central issue of pastor retention, THS has developed a dual system, where experienced pastors in combination with outstanding teachers share the spiritual formation of our students. They use innovative learning systems like the THS App to enhance the learning experience.
However, we need your help.
Costs for traditional bible schools range often between $40-60,000. The average student in THS only pays currently $14,940 for his or her Bachelor’s degree. However, even at this reduced cost, most leaders in the developing countries are still unable to afford this training. These individuals often live on $300-1,000 a month or less. We are seeking your financial support to train these aspiring Christian leaders to become pastors in their home countries.
I’ve learned a lot, through the Ecclesiology course about the church and what it really means to part of the church of Jesus Christ. I’ve also learned how to have a good system of leadership in the church to have a more effective and fruitful ministry.
My friend told me about THS Academy and its program and since the beginning, I was very enthusiastic and could hardly wait to start my studies here. For me, this was a big blessing from God and because Albania is a poor country, not many people have the opportunity to attend a school like THS. I can fully say that my worldview as a leader changed. Firstly, we are servants of each other and then we are leaders that are willing to achieve the goals.
What I like most about being at THS Academy was that, not only were we attending a school and learning a lot of the theological and practical information, but we were also trained, a few days a week. We learned how to practically work in a church, how to work as a team, and how to build up churches.
God has been teaching me so much through THS and really giving me roots in theology. I’m learning how to study Scripture well and putting things into practice. God is constantly working on my Character and refining who I am as a minister and a child of God. My apprenticeship is giving me lots of opportunities to improve my skills. It is a big opportunity for me to grow and to continue pushing forward.
„What sets THS apart from other schools lies in the practical training during the three years. This allows you to become a pastor step by step. I have learned a lot and I am very grateful to my instructors for their investment in me!
Help us bridge the difference.
To fund the cost of education of every non-american student, THS must raise an average of $375 in monthly donations or a total of $13,500 for a 3 year Bachelor’s degree. All donations to THS will assist us in educating future Christian leaders.
Donate today to equip pastoral leaders worldwide.