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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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STN in Latin America – Update
Bolivia In Bolivia the institutes are already entering the second phase of the program, the attendance is varying. In Santa Cruz it remains with 24 students, in Cochabamba 22 students, La Paz has dropped a little because some students had to travel 90 minutes to reach the Church. For this reason we are seeing the possibility that next year we send a teacher to the city of “El Alto” and there…
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Focus on Regional Trainers
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. (Phil. 1:3-5 – NASB95) At a recent STN International Board meeting, we were discussing how faithful STN’s prayer warriors and donors have been since the very beginning. As an organization, we really don’t do…
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STN graduation certificate brings release!
When STN International board discussed the issue of giving certificates to graduates of STN India, nobody knew that one day a group of 12 brothers and sisters from a small remote village in North India who were detained by the police in a custody would be released because of this graduation certificate! Pastor A.K. was one of those 35 who attended our Lucknow Bible training seminar for five years. It…
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Prayer Requests – Sept. 17
India / Nepal For the 100+ men who have been through STN’s training program to faithfully apply what they have learned to their own lives and to their ministries. For STN’s trainers to be safe in their travels and faithful in accurately teaching God’s truth to their students. For the approximately 300 men currently being trained by STN to be diligent students. Also that they would apply what they are…
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Mission becomes productive as VISION is translated into MISSION
STN India We are blessed that our STN India board is very cooperative. Board members live significant distances from each other and often in different parts of the country. This creates certain pragmatic issues. We are so thankful for technological help such as ‘what’s app’, ’email’, and ‘the phone’ as ways to stay connected. Funds Funds are coming from within India! This is a great encouragement as well as an…
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STN in Latin America
I am thanking the Lord that everything is going according to plan! Shepherding The Nations is thriving in Central America and Mexico. Pastors came from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Dr. David Nelson and another pastor came from Miami, Florida to bring the training (January 16 – 19, 2017). They were all very eager to start and were greatly impacted. Unfortunately, I was not able to participate in this training as…
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The Kumar’s in India – 2016 Recap
But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24. When God stirred our hearts to go back to India and direct the STN program, Flory and I had no idea what to expect. We knew…
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Tammy Werth – 2016 India Trip and Graduation
by Tammy Werth I left Los Angeles Thursday, October 27 and arrived in Hyderabad Saturday, October 30th. My first flight into Dubai was excellent but the second into India was crowded. After twenty-two hours, I was happy to see the smiles of Ryder and Flory waiting for me at the airport greeting area. Getting through customs didn’t seem to be a problem and it was such a blessing to see the Kumar’s for…
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Commotion in the Country
The Indian government announced that old notes will no longer be accepted at petrol stations after Friday, fueling anger over the elimination of high denomination bills which has caused an unprecedented cash crunch all over India. Indians were originally given up to December 15th to use the old bills at filling stations but the government rushed the deadline two weeks early. This forced millions of commuters still using the old…
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2016 Ministry Summary
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. (Phil. 1:3-5 – NASB95) Words cannot express the gratitude I have in my heart for you and your participation in the gospel with all of us at STN. Your faithfulness and generosity made it possible…
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God Loves Multiplication!
“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2 – NASB95) God loves multiplication! He loves it in the local church and He loves it on the mission field. That is why STN is committed…
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Updates on STN in Latin America
From Eddie Bueno, Since my visit to Bolivia in the month of June, we are encouraged to see the ministry continue. We are moving forward with the training plan, enthusiasm to continue with the studies is greater, and all three institutes are operating at 100%. The Lord is opening new doors for possible institutes in other Latin America countries. We see a great desire from pastors in Guatemala, Honduras, Chile…
