Keith and Ryder are both home safe and sound and praising God for the blessings of the trip. Thank you all for praying for them as they worked labored in India to bring the Word to these pastors so that they in turn can bring it to their own corners of India. Normally March weather in India is quite mild but Keith and Ryder endured an unusual heat wave in both southern and northern India. Increased power outrages made the afternoon sessions very difficult for both teachers and students. Please continue to pray for our Indian pastors as they take apply the things they have learned to their own preaching and teaching in their villages and churches.
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.