Biblical Foundation
The Bible’s metanarrative, genres and tools for interpretation.
Programmes that equip the Church
Two training pathways, one goal: gospel workers who handle the Word faithfully.
Overview
Two pathways, one goal
GTI responds to the training gap with in-depth, foundational Bible training and practical ministry skills — delivered both where people already serve, and in a classroom setting. The curriculum nurtures gospel workers through four stages: know, believe, live and preach.
Mobile · Informal
2Groups
20Per group
5Workshops
Programme one
Equip the Church (ETC)
A mobile ministry for people already serving in the local church. Workshops take Bible genres and practical skills — preaching, evangelism, church leadership — to pastors, clergy and laypeople at the grassroots.
By the end, participants will
- See how the Bible’s story of redemption fits together.
- Explain the gospel clearly.
- Handle the Bible’s genres and move from text to talk.
- Preach and teach the text faithfully and clearly.
- Lead their congregation with integrity and love.
Language accessibility. ETC suits English and non-English speakers alike; GTI seeks translators in rural settings.
The 2027 workshop journey
Five workshops, two locations, ten months
Each group meets once every two months for a five-day workshop, building progressively through the curriculum. Group One gathers in Juba, Group Two in Rokon. Those who complete all five workshops are awarded a certificate and commissioned for ministry.
1
February · March 2027
Foundation: the gospel and the Bible’s story
Group One meets 8–12 February in Juba; Group Two meets 8–12 March in Rokon.
2
April · May 2027
Handling the genres of Scripture
Group One meets 12–16 April; Group Two meets 10–14 May.
3
June · July 2027
Studying the text in context
Group One meets 7–11 June; Group Two meets 12–16 July.
4
August · September 2027
From text to talk
Group One meets 9–13 August; Group Two meets 6–10 September.
October · November 2027
Preaching, leadership & commissioning
Group One meets 11–15 October; Group Two meets 8–12 November. Certificates are awarded and participants commissioned for ministry.
How participants are chosen. GTI first builds a partnership with the local church, and participants are selected through the leadership of the partner church. A formal means of communication is established for follow-up, and a high level of commitment — including full attendance — is required.
Classroom · Six months
6Months
8Students max
3Days a week
Programme two
Classroom Ministry Training (CMT)
A six-month programme for men and women considering ministry responsibility, identified by their local church. Admission is by oral interview, with a few documents and testimonies.
Training runs full-time on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Juba — 11 weeks, a two-week break, then a return to finish. The first cohorts come from nearby.
By the end, students will be equipped to
- Know, love and live for God more deeply.
- Reverence God’s Word and study it faithfully.
- Understand the gospel and defend it.
- Preach and teach Christ faithfully and clearly.
- Serve the local church with wisdom, integrity and skill.
Bursaries matter. CMT depends on generous believers, and GTI raises bursaries so cost is never a barrier to those God has called; sending churches are invited to share the cost.
Assessment
How students are assessed
Assessment follows each student’s progress and forms them for ministry, rather than simply testing knowledge.
- Prepare and deliver an expository sermon or Bible talk.
- Write a reflection on each module.
- Read an assigned book and write a book review.
- Prepare a group presentation on an assigned topic.
- Complete class exercises for modules such as English.
- Give and receive constructive feedback in preaching groups.
Training model
Four stages of ministry formation
GTI adopts a model similar to Living Word Uganda — an African expression of the Cornhill Training model in the UK. It is gospel-centred, pastoral and theologically sound, aimed at helping students grow as faithful Bible teachers and preachers.
Text → Talk
Exegesis that leads to preaching
A curriculum rooted in Scripture
The curriculum focuses on skills and tools for biblical interpretation, essential Christian doctrines, ministry practice and Christian life — nurturing gospel workers through four stages of formation.
1 Know the Gospel
Stage 1
The Bible’s story of redemption, and the gospel at its centre.
2 Believe the Gospel
Stage 2
Essential Christian doctrine that grounds conviction and guards against error.
3 Live out the Gospel
Stage 3
Christian life and character shaped by the cross of Christ.
4 Preach & Teach Faithfully
Stage 4
Moving from text to talk — preaching and teaching the passage in context.
Know›Believe›Live›Preach
Curriculum building blocks
What our students study
Core Christian Doctrines
The essentials of the faith, understood and defended.
Ministry Practice 1 & 2
Preaching, evangelism, discipleship and church leadership.
Christian Life
Godliness, integrity and shepherding God’s people with love.
Public Speaking & English
Communicating clearly, in the language of the congregation.
Post-classroom
Support that continues after training
Completion is not the end of the relationship. GTI keeps investing in those it has trained, so that they keep growing and keep teaching faithfully.
Library access
Alumni keep free access to GTI’s library to deepen their understanding through good Christian books.
Scholarship pathways
Partnerships with sound theological colleges — such as George Whitefield College in Cape Town — to seek a scholarship for one student each cohort.
Conferences & refreshers
Alumni benefit from GTI conferences, refresher workshops and seminars. Most ETC participants will be the first to attend the mini-conference planned for mid-August 2028.
Books to keep
Those who complete training receive a few good Christian books, with others made available at a lower cost.
Would you like to partner and pray with us?
GTI prayerfully seeks gospel-minded individuals, churches, institutions and organisations to share the work — so that no one misses training because of cost. The door is open.