Why Sponsor through STN?
- 100% of your donation will go directly to the pastoral support.
- Our administrative costs are raised separately and we are supported by volunteer staff through our local church.
- The cost is minimal compared with the cost of sending a Western missionary into the field to plant a church.
- These pastors already know the language, culture and many are themselves converts from other religions.
- They have a heart to preach the gospel and make Jesus known where many have never heard.
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.
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.