From Ryder Kumar – Oct. 22 – 2011
Twenty four hours ago, Ryder arrived Delhi safely. This time it was bit unusual to leave LA for India. The stress, heaviness in the heart due to issues in the ministry was intensified by the cancellation of American airlines flight to Chicago. It was yet another opportunity to experience God’s faithfulness and He being in ‘control’ as the airlines rescheduled a flight by the United Airlines. There was a good time of witnessing to an elderly lady of Texas flying from Chicago to Delhi. The journey was for 18 hours. Joining Ryder was Flory from Mumbai (meeting at the same airport) and followed by this David and Mindy Nelson and Raelene flew from Bangkok to Delhi’s international airport where one could see a sea of cars, pollution and a mob of people. It was a special joy to see and meet each other. Hearing the news of CCI’s marvelous work in SE Asia has become a great motivation to pursue such a modeling ministry in India. An assembly in Delhi is waiting for David’s two messages. Early Monday the team leaves for Lucknow to meet, fellowship and train about 45 pastor from several states of North India. Please pray for all that has happened and all that is going to happen.
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.