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A vision for multiplication, which started in the US, expanded to Nepal via North India. Read on to hear of the life transformation of N., his village and many more in the mountains of Nepal. The Seeds of Multiplication From 2008-2014, Shepherding the Nations (STN) consistently hosted Bible training institutes in North India. During this time, the STN leadership from the US and India traveled thousands of miles to instruct faithful…
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An Evening with Shepherding the Nations by Pastor Ryder Kumar
It has been my great honor to be associated with TBBF for several years. TBBF has a Christ-centered, mission-oriented and people-focused philosophy of ministry and has taken the driver’s seat to raise funds for Shepherding the Nations (STN). On May 10, 2014, a fundraising event was held at TBBF. The estimated crowd of around 150 were spellbound by the beautiful music and gifted voices. Steve Lively and Diane Brown presented…
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Report on India visit Jan 28th – 13th 2014
by Ryder Kumar, International Director, STN. It is indeed a humbling experience for Flory and I to see answers to prayers of His saints during the recent mission’s trip to India. The ministry of meeting people with a purpose, ministering to the saints with a plan and counselling the needy to see His Word penetrate has begun right from the beginning of our stepping the land of India. The first…
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Spring Ministry at Bethel Church
by Ryder Kumar, STN International Director Flory & I have been invited by Bethel Church in Lucknow, India to participate in a conference during Feb/March 2014. I (Ryder) will teach on Church administration, and Flory will teach at the ladies conference. Over the years, STN International not only held Seminars at the Bethel church but also had many opportunities of ministering the Word and shepherding the believers. The local believers…
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Graduation Celebration
It is with deep gratitude to God that we are making plans for a huge celebration next year in India. After nearly six years of training conferences, STN will hold its first GRADUATION CEREMONY for the men who have completed the 10-book curriculum from “Bible Training Centre for Pastors” (www.BTCP.com). In November 2014 we will hold our final training conferences in Hyderabad and Lucknow, India, and conclude each week with…
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Brief Report On the Fall 2013 Seminars
by Ryder Kumar, International Director. Hyderabad As the participants gathered in South India the scenario was a clear display of the accomplishment of our purpose of equipping and training. V. P., who had been attending the seminars regularly and shown diligence in study, said, “I am so blessed by the training received during the seminars that whenever I minister the Word, there is a greater interest in the congregation and…
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A Testimony of Being Equipped
We were pleased to receive the following testimony from one of our Bible Conference pastors: “The Lord worked in an amazing way when He led us to Rev. Kumar through my brother and Pastor Paul Brown. As a result, both my brother and I were able to attend STN training seminars in Hyderabad that were of great help to me as I had no knowledge of preaching or teaching and…
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Did You Think I Was Immortal?
Recent developments in medical science have given people the hope that they will live longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, no matter how long and how healthy our lives turn out to be, we will all ultimately die. Last week Emmy Award winning actor James Gandolfini died at the age of 51. Whitney Houston, Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, Michael Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln all died relatively young. Other famous…
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Thank you for Filling the Truck
by Jeff Forbes There are hero’s who walk among us who quietly live their lives without fan fare or spectacle. Who are not desirous of the attention due them, for the mercies they bestow. They are vessels of honor, filled to the brim for the sole purpose of being poured out. To some their actions may seem trivial, but their impact like the ripples of a stone once cast into…
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Hyderabad Seminar
From Ryder: Both Sean and I have poured out our hearts to reach the hearts of the pastors at the Hyderabad Seminar. We had wonderful time. It’s good to observe the diligence, desire and determination in these pastors to study and reach out to others. The hall in which these pastors sat has air conditioning. K.B. and S. are a great source of encouragement with their consistent ministry over three decades…
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Amazing Growth and Worship
Ryder Kumar reports: Sunday Worship The Lord blessed our time of worship and ministry of the Word at R.s assembly in Hyderabad. Over 50 were present with songs of worship inspiring all there to fall at the feet of Jesus Christ. Lucknow Seminar Conclusion: The seminar at Lucknow ended giving all of us a true blessing. Unfortunately, only a few testimonies were allowed at the closing session because of time…
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Sean Ransom – My First Impressions
Sunday I had my first exposure to believers in India at Bethel Church. It reminded me of Filipino churches with its modest facilities and humble members. While the young people sat on the floor, (I think I can say this here – Indian style), us older folks sat on chairs in the back. I enjoyed how they worshipped in song and it caused me to reflect on how some of the…