From Dependency to Stewardship: Equipping African Churches for Self-Reliance

2026-09-04T16:21:29-05:00September 4th, 2026|DRC, Pastoral Leadership|

What happens when African churches begin to recognize and mobilize what God has already placed in their own hands? What if the resources a church needs to strengthen its ministry are already there? That question was at the heart of a three-day TLAfrica Pastoral Leadership Initiative training held August 10–12, 2026, at Signers Baptist Church. [...]

When Pastors Grow, Communities Grow

2026-09-04T16:23:08-05:00September 4th, 2026|Kenya, Pastoral Leadership|

83 pastors gathered in Ngong, Kenya, to deepen their understanding of the New Testament—and returned to their churches with practical tools, renewed faith, and a deeper commitment to shepherd God’s people. ____________________________________________ For three days in August, 83 pastors gathered at KAG Ngong in Nairobi, Kenya, for TLAfrica’s Survey of the New Testament pastoral training. [...]

Forming Disciple-Making Churches in Rwanda

2026-07-04T08:43:55-05:00July 4th, 2026|Pastoral Leadership, Rwanda|

What does it mean to build a church that doesn't simply gather people—but makes disciples? That question brought together 22 pastors and church leaders from across Musanze, Rwanda, for a two-day discipleship conference hosted by TLAfrica Rwanda on June 18–19. Led by Rev. Dr. Tamara Mitchell, Associate Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole [...]

Training in Goma: Strengthening the Church Through the Word

2026-03-30T12:19:28-05:00March 30th, 2026|Pastoral Leadership|

In the heart of Goma, a powerful movement of learning, unity, and spiritual renewal unfolded as church leaders gathered for a New Testament Training Seminar hosted by TLAfrica. What began as a single day of teaching quickly became something deeper—a shared encounter with Scripture that is already shaping ministries, churches, and communities. A Room Marked [...]

Honoring Legacy & Investing in the Future

2025-12-21T16:06:03-06:00December 21st, 2025|Pastoral Leadership, Rwanda|

“They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green.” — Psalm 92:14 On December 11–12, 2025, TLRwanda had the privilege of hosting a meaningful two-day conference dedicated to retired pastors—faithful servants who have spent their lives shepherding God’s people. Held in a spirit of honor, reflection, and renewal, the gathering [...]

New Testament Studies in DR Congo

2025-11-26T19:56:22-06:00November 26th, 2025|DRC, Pastoral Leadership|

TLAfrica Congo Hosts Pastoral Training on the New Testament for 46 Pastors From November 11th to 13th, 2025, TLAfrica Congo held an inspiring three-day Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI) training on surveying the New Testament. Forty-six pastors from 17 denominations gathered from Goma, Masisi, and Rutshuru territories, despite the Democratic Republic of Congo experiencing over a [...]

Pastoral Leadership Institute Class of 2028

2025-11-26T16:24:04-06:00November 26th, 2025|Kenya, Pastoral Leadership|

✨ A New Journey Begins: PLI Launches Its Next Cohort in Kenya A new and exciting chapter has begun! The Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI) has officially launched its next three-year cohort—an immersive, transformational program designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with rich biblical foundations, practical ministry tools, and gospel-centered leadership skills. From October 24th [...]

Impact in Practice :: 4 Months after Biblical Training Conference

2025-07-28T22:48:01-05:00July 28th, 2025|Pastoral Leadership|

With Agape Fellowship Ministries, Florah engaged in a panel discussion with 2 other women that attended the Preaching Biblical Sermons training in April of 2025 in Mukuru, Kenya. "If you don't trouble yourself, you will trouble your congregation." Both women share how the training they received has made a lasting impact in their ministries 4 [...]

Helpers Within Reach, Counseling Skills for Clergy in Africa

2025-07-28T18:45:15-05:00July 28th, 2025|Devotions & Manuals, Pastoral Leadership|

Dr. Jacenta Muigai of African International University has recently completed and published a groundbreaking manual for TLAfrica titled Helpers Within Reach: Counseling Skills for Clergy in Africa. Building on this resource, she led TLAfrica’s first conference on biblical counseling skills, held July 14–17 at the new Thousand Hills Conference Center in Musanze, Rwanda. The training [...]

Passion for the New Testament in Musanze, Rwanda

2025-06-05T17:24:50-05:00June 5th, 2025|Back to the Bible, Pastoral Leadership|

Date: May 5–9, 2025 | Theme: Survey of the New Testament | Venue: TLRwanda Conference Centre A powerful week of learning, worship, and transformation unfolded as 56 pastors and evangelists from across the Musanze region gathered at the TLRwanda Conference Centre for an intensive New Testament Survey training. The conference, led by Pastor Wilson Kiuna—author [...]

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