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the challenges of COVID regulations. In order
to better develop the institute’s goal of sound
theological instruction, missionaries and
national pastors were recruited to teach, each
according to his expertise. With the addition
of more national pastors and missionaries,
a new clarity of vision has further developed
the school’s potential. The school continues
to develop an expanded array of courses for
online and learning center instruction.

The effort has not been without obstacles.

Having missionaries
from different
organizations as well as national pastors
working together without some friction
over preferential issues presents challenges.

Students, however carefully vetted, sometimes
make life choices that preclude them from
continuing their studies. Teaching online
comes with a massive learning curve, requiring
development of tech skills and equipment. And
for the missionary teachers, all that comes with
the massive challenge of teaching fluidly with a
lot of technical vocabulary and in our second
language. The trajectory of this collaboration is very
encouraging. There is an understanding
that in order to develop well-rounded and
theologically mature leadership, missionaries
and national pastors must work together.

Despite the challenges, we are united with the
goal of not only training future leaders but
also sufficiently training them to be the future
teachers and administrators of the Bible
school as well. Strong churches require strong
leaders with a strong foundation in theological
and Biblical truth. I believe that for this part
of the world in this moment, we have seen the
start of something incredibly important to the
furtherance of the Gospel in Thailand. We are
finding ways to accomplish 2 Timothy 2:2 in
a new generation. Through cooperation and
innovative use of technology, the obstacles to
strong leadership development are no longer
insurmountable. W
Thai Pastor teaching
Church History class
Graduation Ceremony April 2021
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