TESTIMONIES
“Pastoral and leadership training here in America is like opening another restaurant
— there’s one on virtually every corner —
On the other hand, pastoral and leadership training throughout the developing world is like opening a lone food bank in the midst of starving people!”
— John Piper
Testimonies
“After your teaching many pastors confessed to me that they have never received such wonderful teaching. Pastors who were not fortunate to be part of that class requesting to be enrolled for the next class in March” – Pastor Frank Komba Mani – First Baptist Church, Waterloo. Sierra Leone.
“It is a blessing to meet this beautiful ministry. After being here, the P2P ministry came to inspire my life with the purpose of developing our pastoral work, and above all, a biblical teaching oriented to the development of the good Christian theological life. This is a huge blessing for me.” – Mario Rivas, Mision Bautista Josue. Zacatecoluca, El Salvador.
“I praise God for P2P because it has been a huge blessing for all of us. They have allowed us to reach many people for the glory and honor of God.” – Carlos Hernandez, Tabernacle Biblio Bautista Amigos de Israel. San Salvador, El Salvador.
“We have never heard teaching like this before.” – Pastor John Kenny Sisay. Assemblies of God. Sierra Leone
“I feel grateful to the Lord for bringing me to P2P to know more of his Word and to feel more secure in what I am doing.” – Gabriel Mendez, Pentecostal Pastor, LLopango, El Salvador.
“Nathan’s theology of God class was sad in a way as almost everything was new for these folks. I had teary eyes a couple times as the pastors shared things like that they didn’t know that God was everywhere at the same time, or that God was outside of time. Some didn’t know that all three persons of the Trinity are fully and equally God. They didn’t realize that man was uniquely made in creation, and on and on. Things that a lot of Sunday school kids in the states already know about and for these PASTORS it was new! I don’t question their call but rather I see it as yet another proof of the Lord’s using the willing with disregard to qualifications. I guess that should have been apparent when Jesus picked fishermen as His apostles.” – Matt Zell, Equip Missionary in La Paz Honduras.
“It is unbearably hot and uncomfortable; the travel is brutal. I can’t sleep, and I don’t speak the language. I have never done anything more satisfying in my life.” – Gary Bulley’s text to friend during very first teaching trip in El Salvador.
“It has been very difficult for many pastors to find a place where they can prepare theologically. The P2P ministry has been a blessing to our city. I find myself in a better way in the work of the ministry. They provide the tools to facilitate ministry work.” – Pastor Vitelio Coreas, El Buen Camino Evangelical Church. Usulután, El Salvador.
“The materials are excellent and very well-presented, and I thank God for allowing me to be part of the P2P ministry.” Pastor David Pacheco, Church Principice de Paz. Usulután, El Salvador.
“I always wanted to study theology, to be a truly prepared minister; However, I was not able to complete my studies in my youth and now as an adult, the priority is supporting the home, with my wife and children. Still, the desire to know more and more about the Lord and His work has never ceased to be the issue of my life. How can I access real, deep, structured, consistent training, but at the same time easy to listen, understandable and that gives me the opportunity to go deeper? God knows my heart and put P2P in my path, and it has been the greatest blessing of all my years as a Christian. It has been an informative, educational and transformative process. Each module has been a demolition of paradigms and the establishment of new foundations for a development of life and ministry truly centered on Christ and His word. How to understand in order to know how to create (or work with) a church that evangelizes, that does missions, that understands and cares for the pastoral ministry, that promotes spiritual formation, etc.? P2P has been, in my life, God’s resource for this purpose.” – Francisco Leonid Betani Baptist Church. Cali, Colombia
“My name is Juan Daniel Buenaventura and I am currently starting and pastoring a new church plant. I want to share with you my experience with the P2P ministry. As I am sure you can appreciate, starting a new church is a very interesting and quite challenging process. Two P2P classes have been of special importance for me in this process. The “Spiritual Formation” class has helped me better clarify the essence of discipleship. I also love the emphasis on one-on-one discipleship. I consider it to be a very effective way to empower each member of the church in the work of the ministry. I also see it as a great way to encourage each member to leave their comfort zone to fulfill the great commission, rather than leaving that responsibility to the pastor alone. The “Missions and Church Planting” class has been especially helpful for me because I am currently starting a new church. I especially like the focus on multiplying leaders and churches, as I feel it is the best way to advance the Kingdom of God. I have attended several trainings in church planting, including a seminary course, and this is by far the best and most helpful. I believe that the P2P ministry has given me a new ministerial vision and has filled me with great expectations in a job that can sometimes be ruined due to lack of knowledge.” – Juan Daniel Buenaventura. Pereira, Colombia
“P2P has provided me with excellent and practical tools for a comprehensive development of my ministry. I really like this training because it provides specific answers to ministry issues I face daily. Attending P2P classes has been an enjoyable experience that has affirmed my call and better prepared me for the challenges of ministry.” – Frankie Santa, Berea Baptist Church. Pereira, Colombia