From R. and S., (Regional Directors) Monday 7:53 PM Los Angeles Time
It was a blessed first day in the conference. All the 50 pastors arrived here safely this time without any problems traveling for almost 12 to 16 hours.
The introductory session to the New Testament study started after lunch at 1.30p.m. Dr. Keith’s teaching was so amazing and it’s a wonderful experience hearing him teaching with such an authority and depth in the knowledge of the Word of God. We are privileged to have him here.
Yesterdays final session, Dr. Keith took 28 minutes (minus translation) to complete 28 chapters of Matthews Gospel!
[S. attached a few pictures – they are not real clear but she will take more tomorrow.]Kindly continue to pray for:
1. The frequent power cuts [outages]
2. Pastor. S. K., suffering from high fever
Ryder Kumar is serving as our International Director. As one of the founding members of Shepherding the Nations, it was Ryder's vision to see pastors trained and equipped for ministry that became the foundation of Shepherding the Nations.
Shepherding the Nations has identified qualified and called men who are already working in unreached areas of India and Nepal. We are providing the training to better equip them and the financial resources to support them in their ministries.
Our directors have been equipped to teach our ten-volume training curriculum. These key men are training indigenous pastors and church planters while also providing accountability, resources materials, and support. 
During our training program, we provide our ten volume set of curriculum from the Biblical Training Centre for Pastors (BTCP) in their local language. We also provide essentials resources such as Bible Concordance and Study Bible. We have been able to provide these books to all of our pastors through the generous donations of our donors. These books can be purchased for about $10 each or an entire set for $100.