The need for trained ministers in the entire world is limitless. However, you cannot train and equip ministers without first and foremost introducing them to the life and loving relationship that is offered in Jesus. Ministry is an out flow and product of our lives. Life flows from our hearts, and only with a heart established in the truth of the gospel can we expect someone to produce a living gospel and a life that produces gospel ministry. This is why we say “Training for Life is Training for Ministry.”
Gospel Training International is founded upon the cornerstone of the finished work of Jesus. Our work in the ministry for this reason is powerful and productive. However, it does not come by accident; it is something that we have determined to do on purpose. It is all too easy to fall back into approaching life or ministry through religious form and sometimes perceived obligation. It is our desire that we remain sharp and focused in true faith and love from a pure heart. The writer of Hebrews exhorts us to do this very thing “… let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.” (Hebrews 10:24)
Paul told Timothy that the goal of instruction would be to experience and express love from a pure heart and have a real and genuine faith. “But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (I Timothy 1:5 AMP) Our ministry philosophy is that we are motivated by God’s love to bring others into this same experience. John said it this way, “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” (I John 4:16 NKJV)
No one ministry can do it all. This is why GTI has always been about networking with others of like precious faith to accomplish more through the synergies that are realized with different ministries. “You are Christ’s body—that’s who you are! You must never forget this. Only as you accept your part of that body does your “part” mean anything.” (1 Corinthians 12:27 MSSG)
God is a master at bringing unity in the midst of diversity. It is obvious that everyone is different, having a variety of strengths and weaknesses. When we come together in purpose and vision we see that these diversities become complementary in nature and thereby make us stronger than we were alone.
In obedience to the Lord, GTI has undertaken to reach the four corners of the earth in training and developing leaders. This is made possible through linking with established Bible Colleges and other ministers and missionary organizations. The objective is to always leave a spiritual impartation through teaching and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit. When directed, it is not uncommon to also deposit other resources to help lift these organizations and ministries.
Having lived and worked in foreign countries, I understand the blessing that visiting ministries can be when they bring a word of encouragement in season. I also have experienced the positive impact of a timely gift of resources or ministry materials.
There are multitudes that have yet to know Him and many who know Him but don’t know how or what they are supposed to do now. Together we can make a difference in this world.
Everything that is achieved is a result of our dependence on Jesus as the author and the finisher of our faith. But God uses His people to accomplish His work in the earth. Our partners are the hands of God as they join with us through committing their time through prayer and personal resources of financial support. Without these faithful partners it would not be possible to touch the world as we have and will continue to do.
