Vijayawada, India. Do you know where that is? Neither do I. But as of today, Ryder Kumar and David Nelson are starting to train a new group of pastors in India using the BTCP materials.
In 2009, using these same materials, we began training 50 pastors in South India, and 50 pastors in North India. In a few days we will begin training them on book 7 out of 10. One of the pastors who began learning this course in 2009 is named Vinay Kalapala. He and his brother have been so impacted by the BTCP course, and how it has made them more effective as pastors, that they are now hosting a new group of pastors in Vijayawada. So this week, Ryder and David will be beginning to train these 35 pastors in book 1 – Biblical Interpretation and Study Methods. Here is a photo of the team that is beginning this new course.
Pray that God will inspire these pastors and fill them with excitement in learning how to study His Holy Word.
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.