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TRINITY BIBLICAL INSTITUTE A Ministry of Trinity Center for World Mission Making Disciples in Central Africa

Trinity Biblical Institute is a four-year coeducational, reformed Bible Institute with six Branches in Central Africa. TBI plans to expand to eleven countries in Central Africa.

True to the Scriptures, the Reformed Faith, and the Great Commission

TRINITY BIBLICAL INSTITUTE A Ministry of Trinity Center for World Mission

Making Disciples in Central Africa What is the greatest need in missions today? Weymann Lee of Training Leaders International estimates that there are about 5 million pastors outside the U.S., 85% of whom “have very little to no solid theological training or have no access to it.” To put that in perspective numerically, Lee cites the following: * The ratio of theologically trained pastors to people in the U.S.: 1:230 * The ratio of theologically trained pastors to people outside the U.S.: 1:450,000 Lee has concluded that “the number one need and request from missionaries, churches and pastors outside the U.S. is for pastoral and leadership training.” This is one reason why Trinity Center for World Mission plans to establish branches of Trinity Biblical Institute throughout Central Africa. Our Mission Statement: The mission of Trinity Center for World Mission is to develop Biblical, Christ-centered, self-supporting and reproducing churches in Central Africa and beyond, through the use of theological education, evangelistic training, cross-cultural study, radio-based proclamation of the Gospel of Grace and mercy ministries. Our Challenge: Most pastors in Central Africa have little or no Biblical training. Most people who have confessed Christ in Central Africa have never been discipled. We desire to train Christian leaders through the establishment of 13 branches of Trinity Biblical Institute in Central Africa. The goal is to bringing great glory to Christ by training our students to plant Christ-centered churches. To further train our students and others, we are attempting to establish radio ministries in several countries of Central Africa; our first radio station is in Eastern Uganda. Our Vision Statement: Jesus said to the disciples in Matthew 28:19-20, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...” Our task is to make disciples of Jesus Christ, disciples who understand the Scripture and communicate the gospel of Christ with wisdom and passion. We want to provide training for a future generation of African pastors and leaders. We want to teach them to obey all that Christ has commanded. We desire to help raise up a generation of preachers who have been overwhelmed by the Gospel of Grace. We want to train students who believe and propagate the great doctrines of the Reformation. We want to equip faithful evangelists, pastor-teachers, and servants who will lead mature churches to worship the Lord Jesus with passion. Specifically, we are committed to establishing branches of Trinity Biblical Institute and a radio station in eleven countries in Central Africa. Our desire is to present the Gospel, make disciples in each country in Central Africa, train them and help them plant Christ-centered churches. In short, we want to impact eleven countries in Central Africa and bring the Gospel to 350,000,000 people.

Target Countries Population Ethiopia 98,942,102 Kenya 46,748,617

Uganda 40,141,262 Rwanda 12,428,005 South Sudan 12,152,321 Burundi 10,812,619 Democratic Republic of Congo 67,800,000 Tanzania 49,253,126 Malawi 18,570,321 Zimbabwe 14,546,961 Cameroon 24,360,803 OUR CORE VALUES OUR GREAT PASSIONS Grace The Glory of Christ Servant Leadership The Word of God Accountability Fervent Prayer Coaching Going to Reach the Lost Church Planting Indigenous, Trained Leadership Discipleship Getting the Gospel Right Healthy Churches Planting Churches The Urgency of Obedience to Christ Integrity Reformation Theology

OUR MOTTO

“Expect Great Things from God; Attempt Great Things For God.”

TBI has started the process of accreditation of our programs in our six branches in Central Africa. At the present time we are not holding classes in South Sudan due to a civil war centered in Juba.

There is another reason that this ministry is very important. That reason will be clear as you consider the following map of Africa:

Do you see the countries in yellow? Those include ten of our eleven target countries. They are open to the Gospel, but threatened by Islam. In the eleven countries we have chosen, there are more than 100 unreached people groups. Most of the countries above which are in green have been taken over by advancing Islam. Much of this great spiritual battle is now in this zone of yellow countries. We have friends, particularly graduates of Westminster Christian Institute Uganda, and others willing to help establish branches of TBI in most of these countries and we are seeing results:

TrinityBiblicalInstituteEasternUganda

TrinityBiblicalInstituteGulu,NorthernUganda

TrinityBiblicalInstituteKenya

TrinityBiblicalInstituteSouthSudan

TrinityBiblicalInstituteKasese,Uganda.

TrinityBiblicalInstituteRwanda

OUR CURRICULUM FOUR YEAR PLAN

Each year classes are held three times, usually in January, April/May, August and November. Each class lasts five days and requires homework. In addition, classes in our Pastoral Track are held each January at our Headquarters and are only open to pastors and those training for the pastoral ministry. We work closely with Third Millennium Ministries and other reformed groups to provide an excellent curriculum./ Courses and Texts: May 2018: Soteriology Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray August/September: Ethics The Ten Commandments/Third Millennium Ministries/Tim Keller December: Apostle’s Creed /Sacraments Third Millennium Ministries Affirming the Apostles’ Creed by J. I Packer

January 2019: Preaching/Church Planting* Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell May: Church Government/Apologetics Deus Byebiroha August/September: Person and Work of the Holy Spirit Third Millennium Ministries December: Mission Project/Reformed Worship Perspectives (Each TBI graduate must be part of a church planting team, with a focus on unreached people groups) BEGIN SECOND SERIES OF CLASSES January 2020: Making and Training Disciples/ Evangelism by Henry Krabbendam Preaching Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer May: Knowing God Knowing God by J. I. Packer August/September: The Person and Work of Christ Third Millennium December: Biblical Marriage Equipping Leaders International

January 2021: Gospel Transformation/ Gospel Transformation for Africa Pastoral Ministry* Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Witmer Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry by John MacArthur On Being a Pastor by Prime and Begg May: Survey of the Old Testament Survey of the Old Testament by Hill and Walton August/September: Survey of the New Testament December: Church History Sinclair Ferguson *Pastoral Track: In January of each year, we offer special training for pastors at our Headquarters in Kapchorwa, Uganda. Greek and Hebrew for Pastors will be offered at special month sessions at a time to be announced. Students in the Pastoral Track are expected to work. Real things happen in the world and not in a classroom. Students must have an opportunity to try their skills and test their abilities so when the real challenges come, they will be ready. Before graduation, those in the pastoral track must complete: 72 hours - Preach/teach 12 times (if WL lead worship) 60 hours - Spend time with church members 20 hours - Assist in funeral and wedding 50 hours - Spend time with the un-churched 4 hours – Sponsor an Evangelistic Crusade 4 hours - Attend a presbytery meeting and a committee meeting 6 hours - Interview lead pastors 10 hours - Visit the sick 8 hours - Develop a working life plan and budget 40 hours – Engage in missions local or global 60 hours - Lead a discipleship group 20 hours - Engage in service to the less fortunate 4 hours - Attend new member classes and interview new members 2 hour - Attend a congregational meeting and a session meeting Note: the pastoral track came about after a study of the Metro Atlanta Seminary Catalogue. Between the courses offered at TBI in each of our eleven target countries our coordinators lead Bible Study classes attended by our students and others. Pastor Track: In January or February of each year, we offer special training for pastors at our Headquarters in Kapchorwa. These classes include courses on Worship, Preaching, Church Planting, Crusade Evangelism, The Glory of Christ, and Reformed Theology.

Between the courses offered at TBI in each of our eleven target countries our coordinators lead Bible Study classes attended by our students and others.

Expansion Plans: TBI Branches (subject to many changes) 2015: Kapchorwa and Gulu, Uganda

2016: Juba, South Sudan and Endebess, Kenya, and Western Uganda (Kasese) 2017: Rwanda

2018 and beyond: Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania Strengthen South Sudan, and Rwanda Branches

Burundi and possibly Malawi Ethiopia

Zimbabwe and Cameroon

LIST OF POSSIBLE TEACHERS AND OR CONTACTS FOR TBI IN EACH COUNTRY OF EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

A. TBI UGANDA

1. Amos Baluku (ARTSCS). 2. Benson Tumwesige (WCS). 3. Cate Nattabi (WA). 4. Charles Basigherenda (WA). 5. David Kabaale (WA). 6. David Kimera (WA). 7. Deus Byebiroha (ABUCS). 8. Ebenezer Mwesigwa (WA). 9. Edwin Cherop (WCS). 10. Elizabeth Lutaaga (WA). 11. Francis Owoyesigire (WA). 12. Fred Kibaye (WA). 13. Happy Robert (WA). 14. Henry Lubega (ARTSCS). 15. Jacob Amalai (ARTSCS). 16. James Kabugo (MUA). 17. James Lonyera (WA) 18. James Muwonge (WA). 19. John Lutaaga (WA). 20. Joshua Semanda (WA). 21. Margaret Ebilloyo (WCS). 22. Martin Odi (GU/MCS). 23. Milton Lipa (ARTSCS). 24. Mloz Lobonono (WA). 25. Moses Bageya (LDCA) 26. Moses Maliamungu (WCS). 27. Moses Mutebi (WA). 28. Moses Sendagire (ARTSCS). 29. Naggayi Imerida (WCS). 30. Patrick Komagum (WA). 31. Peter Makhafu (WCS). 32. Samuel Musawu (CBIMA). 33. Sarah Aneno (WCS). 34. Timothy Olelema (WA) 35. William Mubiru (WCS).

B. TBI KENYA

1. Carolyn Musimbi (WA). 2. Charles Kwalia (Presbyter) 3. Jacob Amalai (WA) 4. Jonathan Mukute (WCS). 5. Kogo Abraham (WA).

6. Timothy Olelema (WA). 7. Victor Mbalu (WA).

C. TBI RWANDA

1. Charles Ndoriyobijyo (WA). 2. Jacqueline Kwezira (WA). 3. Nehemie Kwezira (WA). 4. John Ndahiro (ABUA).

D. TBI TANZANIA

1. Amos Cleophace (WA). 2. Emma Rwekungura (WA). 3. Fredrick Adolph (WA). 4. Obeid Bilungama (WCS).

E. TBI CONGO

1. Buuma Jean Pierre (WA). 2. David Muhindo (WA). 3. Desire Ndengeye (WCS). 4. Jerome Gasisiro (WCS). 5. Joseph Mutima (WA). 6. Joseph Mwunvirwa (WA). 7. Moses Maliamungu (WCS). 8. Samuel Kayondo WCS) 9. Steven Migisha (WA).

F. TBI Ethiopia

1. Anne Thorpe (ME) 2. Michael Berhane (ARTSCS) 3. Moses Maliamungu (WCS). 4. Rod Thorpe (ME).

G. SOUTH SUDAN

1. Andrew Okuch (ARTSCS) 2. Finish Mullah (ABUA) 3. King George (WA). 4. Machot Stephen (ARTSCS). 5. Michael Ojok (WA). 6. Oromo Khamis (WA). 7. Joseph Hakim (WA)

H. TBI ZIMBABWE

1. John Stambolie (ARTSCS) 2. Tinashe Chenget (WCS)

I. TBI CAMEROON

1. Moses Maliamungu (WCS)

2. Shifu Stanley Muba (ARTSCS)

J. TBI BURUNDI 1. Cedric Habonimana (WA) 2. Sixte Habonimana (ARTSCS) 3. Oscar Uwitangiye (WA) 4. Guillaume Baranyizigye (WA) 5. Marie J. Nzambimana (WA) 6. Arnaud Gatore (WCS)

K. TBI MALAWI

1. Deus Byebiroha (ABUCS). 2. Timothy Matandika (WA).

KEY TO THE ABOVE LIST: 1. ABUA - Africa Bible University Alumnus. 2. ABUCS - Africa Bible University Continuing Student. 3. ARTSCS - Africa Reformation Theological Seminary Continuing Student. 4. CBIMA - Covenant Bible Institute Mbale Alumnus. 5. GUMCS - Global University / MINTS – Continuing Student. 6. LDCA - Law Development Center Alumnus. 7. ME - Missionary in Ethiopia. 8. WA - Westminster Alumnus/Alumna. 9. WCS - Westminster Continuing Student. Present Core African Faculty: Cate Nattabi…………………………………………….Assistant lecturer at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda in courses related with women and children ministry as well as serving as Head of Women & Children Dept at PCU Secretariat Office

David Kabaale ……………………Director of Mo/bile School of Theology (MSOT); Assistant Lecturer at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda, and elder at PCU Kampala.

David Kimera…………………………………… Assistant Lecturer and Estates Manager at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda and Clerk Central Presbytery. David also serves as an elder at PCU Zana. (email. [email protected])

Fred Kibaye……Assistant Lecturer Westminster & Clerk Central Presbytery - He knows French, English, Swahili, and Lingala and so would be a great resource for DRC Congo TBI Cent

Deus Byebiroha…………………………………………Assistant Lecturer at Westminster, staff of Africa Center for Apologetics Research (ACFAR), and Pastor at PCU Covenant

Ebiloyo Margaret Ajju…………………..Completed her Bachelor in Theology at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda, and is currently pursuing pedagogy studies at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda; Governing Council Member at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda; and

Women and children’s representative for the PCU Central Presbytery. She is originally from the Northern part of Uganda (Lira), and we hope she will be a big resource in the women and children ministry in this region.

Fred Kabenge………………Lecturer, Student’s Dean, and Secretary Westminster Christian Institute Uganda; PCU Secretariat Office Coordinator; TBI Coordinator for Central Africa; ICRC Acting Secretary for the Africa Region; and Vice Chairperson Governing Council at All Nations Theological Seminary (ANTS)

Fred Kibaye……Assistant Lecturer Westminster, Clerk PCU Central Presbytery, and Pastor at PCU Bukwenda - He knows English, French, Swahili, and Lingala. His multiple linguistic skills make him a great resource that we would utilize especially in DRC TBI center development program.

Happy Robert………………………………Lecturer and Deputy Principal at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda.

Henry Lubega……..Scholar – M.Div Student (Africa Reformation Theological Seminary – ARTS), currently assisting in Westminster Christian Institute Uganda Library, but also helps in the church ministry at PCU Covenant Mutungo during semester breaks.

John Ssali…………………………………………..Dean of the School of Education at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda

Moses Sendagire……………Scholar – M Div Student (Africa Reformation Theological Seminary - ARTS), but actively involved in the church ministry at PCU Covenant Mutungo.

Willy Mubiru…………………..Instructor in Mobile School of Theology (MSOT), teacher in Zana Christian Schools, and active member of PCU Zana.

Martin Odi………………..Lecturer and Advisor, Trinity Biblical Institute, Executive Director, Equipping Leaders, East Africa

Pastor Milton Lipa……….. Pr. PCU Entebbe, Biblical Counselor and Current PCU/GA Stated Clerk.

Charles Kwalia…………Coordinator for Trinity Biblical Institute Kenya

Muzee Frances………...Coordinator for Trinity Biblical Institute Kapchorwa, Pastor Chema Presbyterian Church

Eliud Simiyu Wanyama…………………….Coordinator for Trinity Biblical Institute South Sudan, Pastor Exploits of Faith Church

Patrick Komagum……….Coordinator for Trinity Biblical Institute Gulu, Pastor Grace Presbyterian Church

Elder Moses Bageya…………………..Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church since 1992 and Administrator at the PCU Secretariat Office

Note: Our core African faculty speak more than a dozen different African languages and our extended African faculty speak several dozen African languages. American Faculty: Dr. Pete Anderson Dr. Henry Krabbendam Pastor Doug McNutt Pastor Dave Crenshaw Missionary Eric Tuininga (OPC) Missionary Robin Thomas Missionary Rich Young Elder Charlie King Pastor John Griessel Possible Future Faculty: Missionary Charles Jackson (OPC) Pastor Andy Woznicki Pastor John Pickett Evangelist Al Baker Pastor Wyatt George Pastor McKay Caston Pastor Neil Gilmour Mary Tallent Pastor Todd Capen Pastor Matt Eusey Pastor John Kinyon Missionary Sidney Anderson Pastor Bob Hayes Jon Anderson We are greatly indebted to the faculty of Third Millennium Ministries. These men and women have written a large portion of our curriculum.

TCWM Potential Vision Countries

Burundi

Is a mountainous, fertile country on the northeast shore of Lake Tanganyika. It is slightly smaller than the state of Maryland and is located south of Rwanda and between the Democratic Republic of Congo on the West and Tanzania on the East. The capital of Bujumbura is located on the northern tip of Lake Tanganyika. The country has a population of 10.7 million of which 92.8 percent are professing Christians. Of these, the majority (about 62%) are Catholic and (about 30%) are Protestant. Muslims make up only 2.5% of the population. The Joshua Project notes there are three unreached people groups in the country made up of Arab, Gujarati, and Swahili. The total of the unreached people is 18,000 or about .02%. The CIA World Fact Book notes the population is Hutu (Bantu) 85%, Tutsi (Hamitic) 14%, Twa (Pygmy) 1%, Europeans 3,000, South Asians 2,000 The official languages are Kirundi and French, but the use of English is widespread. According to Operation World, “…the adult literacy rate is 58%, but the functional rate is lower.” They also point out that bribery “…is all but requisite for transactions of almost any nature. A 2008 survey ranked Burundi among the top states where corruption is worsening.” The CIA World Facebook states that 65% of the population is under 24 years old (0-14 years: 45.6%; 15-24 years: 19.2%).

Cameroon

is a Central African country located on the Atlantic Ocean (Bight of Biafra) between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria. Cameroon gained its independence from France in 1960 and became the United Republic of Cameroon in 1972. The country is slightly larger in land area than the state of California. Mt. Cameroon (elev. 4,095 m), which last erupted in 2000, is the most frequently active volcano in West Africa; lakes in the Oku volcanic field have released fatal levels of gas on occasion, killing some 1,700 people in 1986. The country has a population of slightly more than 24 million, made up of seven major people groups. English and French are the official languages, but there are 24 major African language groups. The capital of Yaounde is a city of about 3 million. The CIA World Factbook notes the religious makeup of the country includes Catholic (38.4%), Protestant (26.3%), Muslim (20.9%), and animist (5.6%). The literacy rate of 75% means that those over the age of 15 years are able to read and write. The majority of the population (62%) is under 24 years of age (0-14: 42.6%; 15-24: 19.5%). The median age in the country is 18.5 years.

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Is a country located in Central Africa. According to Wikipedia, “…from 1971 to 1997 it was named Zaire. The DRC borders the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan to the north; Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania to the east; Zambia and Angola to the south; and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is the second largest country in Africa by area, the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the eleventh largest in the world. With a population of over 79 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populated (French speaking country in the world), the fourth most populated nation in Africa and the nineteenth most populated country” in the world. The country rises from sea level on the Atlantic Ocean to 16,750 feet at Mt. Stanley located on the border with Uganda. The population of 67.8 million is about 92% professing Christian of which about 45% are Catholic and the rest are Protestant. The Joshua Project notes there are three unreached people groups; Arab, (22,000) who speak North Levantine Arabic; South Asian (152,000) who speak Hindi; and Swahili (42000). Sixty four percent of the population is under 25 years old (0-14 years: 42.6%; 15-24 years: 21.4%).

Ethiopia

According to Operation World, is a “…fertile, mountain plateau surrounded by the drought-prone lowlands and deserts of the Red Sea coast; borders on Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya and Sudan. Landlocked since the secession of Eritrea on its North border.” It is bordered on the West by Sudan and South Sudan, on the East by Somalia, and on the South by Kenya. It is slightly smaller than twice the size of the state of Texas. The official language is Amharic and the “…majority of the population are able to speak it; English (is) widely taught.” Ethiopia has a population of 99 million made up from 112 people groups. The largest religion is Christianity (according to The Joshua Project about 60.1%). Although 60% are professing Christians, only about 27% are Protestant. The rest are Catholic or Orthodox. Islam accounts for 34% of the population. Of the 112 people groups in Ethiopia, The Joshua Project states that 31 (27.7%) are considered to be Unreached People Groups. These include the Afar, Allaaba, Arab Sudanese. Arab Yemeni, Arbore, Argobba, Berta, Birale, Chara, Daasanach, Garre, Gujarati Indo-Pakistani, Harmer-Banna, Harari, Karo, Kebena, Oromo Borana, Oromo Gujji, Oromo Karrayu, Oromo Wallo, Oromo Yayyu. Shabo, Silti, Somali, Surma Suri, Taposa, Tsamai, Turkana, Weyto, Wolane, and Zayse. Operation World points out “Leadership training is identified as a major reason that the churches’ potential is unfulfilled. The majority of church leaders have one year or less of training. Leadership is not meeting the demands (neither in numbers nor in quality) placed on it…” The CIA World Facebook notes that sixty-four percent of the population is under 25 years old (0-14 years: 44%; 15-24 years: 20%)

Kenya

Is an East African country which is located between the Indian Ocean on the east and Lake Victoria on the west. It lies between Ethiopia and Somalia on the north and Tanzania on the South. The country of Uganda is the western border of Kenya. the country is about five times the size of Ohio or slightly more than twice the size of Nevada. The country rises from sea level at the Indian Ocean to the second highest point in Africa, Mt. Kenya at 5199 meters or 17057 feet. The capital and largest city (3.768 million) is Nairobi in the south central part of the county. The second largest city is Mombasa (1.068 million) located on the southern coast. The official language of the population of 45 million is both English and Kiswahili.

Most people live in the fertile plateaus of the south and west. The largest people group are the Kikuyu which make up 22% of the population. A large percentage of the people identify as Christian (82.5%). The make up of those self-identifying as Christian is Protestant 47.4%, Catholic 23.3%, other 11.8%. Muslims make up 11.1% of the population. Although almost half of the people consider themselves Christian, Operation World points out “Nominalism is a major issue, even among evangelicals/Pentecostals. Attendance nationally is only 7%, less than one-tenth of all Christians. Establishing effective means of discipleship is a huge need as increasing numbers associate themselves with the Church, yet with no true spiritual growth in their lives.”

Since there are more than 80,000 congregations (according to Operation World), there is a huge need for trained leaders.

Sixty percent of the people are under 25 years old (0-14 years: 42.1%; 15-24 years: 18.7%). So children and youth ministries are vitally important.

Operation World points out that “Islam is still a relatively small minority, but it is growing in size and ambition. Muslims seek to Islamize the regions where they are prevalent, to implement shari’a law, to increase their presence in civil services and the government and to convert non-Muslims through financial inducements. Christian-Muslim tension is at an unprecedented level, and violent outbreaks are increasingly common. Although there are many converts from Islam to Christianity, they are subject to harassment, persecution and violence.”

Malawi

is a Southern African country bordered on the west by the country of Zambia and on the northeast by Tanzania and on the east by Mozambique. It obtained independence from the British in 1964. In area, it is slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania. The capital, Lilongwe, is located in the middle of the country west of Lake Nyasa. This lake, some 360 miles long, contains more fish species than any other lake on earth. According to the CIA World Factbook, as of July 2016, the population of Malawi was about 18.5 million and was made up of nine major people groups. Some 82.6% are professing Christians and 13% are Muslim. It is noted as one of the world’s most densely populated and least developed countries. The Joshua Project notes there are 4 unreached people groups with a population of about 2 million. Although English is the official language, Chinchewa is commonly spoken and there are ten other similar dialects in use. The World Factbook notes that 65.8% of the population over 15 years old can read and write. The CIA World Factbook states that 67% of the population is under 24 years old (0-14 years: 46.5%; 15-24: 20.5%) and the median age in the country is 16.5 years.

Rwanda

Rwanda, a former Belgian colony, is a Central African country located between Tanzania on the east and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the west. It is between Uganda on the north and Burundi on the south. The country is slightly smaller than the state of Maryland.

The capital and largest city is Kigali, population 940,000. According to the CIA, World Factbook, “Rwanda is a rural country with about 90% of the population engaged in subsistence agriculture and some mineral and agro-processing. Tourism, minerals, coffee and tea are Rwanda's main sources of foreign exchange…a significant percent of the population (45%) still live below the official poverty line…Despite Rwanda's fertile ecosystem, food production often does not keep pace with demand, requiring food imports. (Rwanda is) Africa’s most densely populated country.”

The population of 12.3 million is made up of two major people groups, the Hutu (Bantu) 84% and the Tutsi (Hamitic) 15%. The majority of the population survive on subsistence farming on tiny parcels of land. Sixty one percent (61%) of the people are under 25 years old (0-14 years: 42.1%, 15-24 years: 18.9%).

The official language of Rwanda is a mixture of Kinyarwanda, French, and English. The country is transitioning to English as the official language.

There is full freedom of religion in Rwanda. Almost 90% of the people profess Christianity with a little over 5% Muslim. Of those claiming Christianity, 45% are Catholic and about 36% are Protestant.

Less than 10% of evangelical pastors have any formal theological training. Several theological colleges have a born-again presence, including the Rwanda Institute of Evangelical Theology (the encouraging result of the merger of two colleges), an Anglican college and a Pentecostal college. All face challenges…There is a dearth of good Bible study aids, and the government’s decision to rapidly transition from French to English as the language of education will impact training for some years.

According to Operation World, “Many call themselves Christian but lack a depth of understanding of their faith.The prosperity gospel is beginning to extend its influence in Rwanda; churches need trained leaders and laity who can respond to such problematic issues. Teaching programmes such as the Alpha Course can go a long way in building up the body of Christ, which is at risk of adopting an “evangelical nominalism”.”

South Sudan

South Sudan is an East-Central Africa country which is located south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia. It is bordered on the west by the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country is slightly smaller than the state of Texas. South Sudan was formed as a country by referendum in 2011 by declaring independence from Sudan in the north.

The result of this referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July 2011. Since independence South Sudan has struggled with good governance and nation building and has attempted to control rebel militia groups operating in its territory. Economic conditions have deteriorated since January 2012 when the government decided to shut down oil production following bilateral disagreements with Sudan. The terrain gradually rises from plains in the north and center to southern highlands along the border with Uganda and Kenya; the White Nile, flowing north out of the uplands of Central Africa, is the major geographic feature of the country supporting agriculture and extensive wild animal populations; The Sudd (a name derived from floating vegetation that hinders navigation) is a large swampy area of more than 100,000 sq km fed by the waters of the White Nile that dominates the center of the country. The Sudd comprises more than 15% of the total area of the country and is one of the world’s largest wetlands. The population of 11.5 million is comprised of the Dinka, a nomadic group of cattle herdsmen (35.8%) and at least 17 other smaller tribes. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the population is under 25 years old (0-14 years: 45.8%; 15-24 years: 19.9%). The capital and largest city (307,000) is Juba, located in the southern part of the country on the White Nile. The CIA World Factbook states, “Following several decades of civil war with Sudan, industry and infrastructure in landlocked South Sudan are severely underdeveloped and poverty is widespread. Subsistence agriculture provides a living for the vast majority of the population. Property rights are insecure and price signals are weak, because markets are not well organized. South Sudan has little infrastructure - approximately 250 kilometers of paved roads. Electricity is produced mostly by costly diesel generators and indoor plumbing and potable water are scarce. South Sudan depends largely on imports of goods, services, and capital - mainly from Uganda, Kenya and Sudan. Nevertheless, South Sudan does have abundant natural resources. At independence in 2011, South Sudan produced nearly three-fourths of former Sudan's total oil output of nearly a half million barrels per day. The government of South Sudan derives nearly 98% of its budget revenues from oil.”

Tanzania

Tanzania is a East African country located on the Indian Ocean between Kenya and Mozambique. The country was formed by the merger of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964 after they achieved independence from Britain in 1960. The country, which includes the islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Zanzibar is slightly larger than the state of California.

The CIA World Factbook states that Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania “…is the highest point in Africa and one of only two mountains on the continent that has glaciers (the other is Mount Kenya); (Tanzania is) bordered by three of the largest lakes on the continent: Lake Victoria (the world's second-largest freshwater lake) in the north, Lake Tanganyika (the world's second deepest) in the west, and Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi) in the southwest.” The population of almost 50 million is comprised of more than 150 indigenous ethnic groups. The largest is the Bantu which make up 86.3%. A little over 64% of the population is under 25 years old (0-14 years: 44.6%; 15-24 years: 19.5%) The official languages are Swahili and English, although Arabic is widely spoken in Zanzibar which is more than 99% Muslim. The population is comprised of Christian (54%) and Muslim (31%). the Christian population is made up of Catholic (27%), Protestant (48%), and Independent (44%).

According to Operation World, “The continued growth of evangelicals within mainline churches (Lutheran,Anglican) as well as the growth of Pentecostal denominations have seen the evangelical population increase from 2.4 million (9.2%) in 1990 to 8 million (17.9%) in 2010.

Witchcraft is widespread and permeates both Christianity and Islam.

Tanzania’s Christian population, though numerous, needs discipleship. More than half of Tanzanians might be “Christian”, but church attendance runs around 8%. Many see lack of biblical knowledge as the greatest challenge for the Church

Leadership development and theological training must become top priorities in churches. There is a critical lack of trained, mature leaders, and many pastors must care for 10 or more congregations, often miles apart.

The CIA World Factbook points out that Tanzania is “One of the world’s poorest nations wherein an agricultural subsistence economy dominates.”

Uganda

Uganda is an East-Central African country located on the northwest shore of Lake Victoria. It is bordered on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, and on the south by Tanzania and Rwanda. In size it is slightly smaller than the state of Oregon. The capital of Kampala is a city of 1.8 million.

English is the official language, but Luganda and Swahili may also be used.

The population of 36 million is made up of more than 10 different ethnic groups. the largest of these is the Baganda (16.9%).

According to Operation World, “Uganda is one of the most truly Christian nations in the world, with church attendance high and public prayer common, even in government and judicial buildings… in Kampala, crime rates have fallen and it is estimated that more than half the population attend evangelically oriented services.”

The professing Christian population is evenly divided among Roman Catholic (41.9%) and Protestant (42%). The Protestant group is made up of Anglican (35.9%), (Pentecostal (4.6%), and Seventh-Day Adventist (1.5%). Muslims make up 12.1% of the population.

Operation World states “The majority of Ugandans identify themselves as Christian, but materialistic attitudes, polygamous practices and non-biblical worldviews – all affecting lifestyle – are common. For many, being “Christian” simply means not being Muslim. Many of the fastest growing groups have the fewest ordained pastors, the lowest training standards and the fewest accountability structures. Solid biblical formation for pastors is a key issue – training that is affordable, relevant and empowering.”

The population of Uganda also has one of the youngest populations in the East Africa area. Almost 70% of the population is under 25 years old (0-14 years: 48.7%; 15-24 years: 21.2%)

Zimbabwe

is a landlocked South African country that obtained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1980. It is located between South Africa on the south, Zambia on the north, Botswana on the west, and Mozambique on the east. Robert Mugabe has been the countries only ruler since it gained independence. The capital of Harare is located in the northeast of the country. According to the CIA World Factbook, the country has a population of 14.5 million which is primariy African and consists of two major people groups, the Shona and the Ndebele. Shona (the most widely spoken), Ndebele (second most widely spoken), and English (traditionally used for business) are the offical languages. Professing Prostestant Christians make up 76% of the population. Of these, 38% are Apostolic and 21% Pentecostal. Roman Catholics make up 8.4% of the population and 8.4% are other Christian. The Muslim population is less than 1%. The CIA World Factbook states that 59% of the population is under 24 years of age (0-14: 37.8%; 15-24: 21.3%). The median age of the population is 20.6 years.

UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS (UPG’s) IN CENTRAL AFRICA Burundi Total population: 10.7 million Number of people groups 12 Largest Religion Christianity % Professing Christians 92.8 UPG 3 Arab, Gujarati, Swahili Congo, Democratic Republic of Total population: 71.6 million Number of people groups 238 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 92.2 UPG 3 Arab, South Asian, Swahili Ethiopia Total population: 99 million Number of people groups 112 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 80.1 UPG 31

Afar, Allaaba, Arab Sudanese. Arab Yemeni, Arbore, Argobba, Berta, Birale, Chara, Daasanach, Garre, Gujarati Indo-Pakistani, Harmer-Banna, Harari, Karo, Kebena, Oromo Borana, Oromo Gujji, Oromo Karrayu, Oromo Wallo, Oromo Yayyu. Shabo, Silti, Somali, Surma Suri, Taposa, Tsamai, Turkana, Weyto, Wolane, Zayse

Kenya Total population: 48.7 million Number of people groups 111 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 76.7 UPG 32

Ajuran, Arab Hadrami, Arab Kenyan, Arab Omari, Arab Yemeni, Aweer, Chinese, Daasanach, Dahalo, Garre, Gujarati Creole, Gujarati Kenyans, Ilchamus, Kachchi, Marathi, Midgan, Midjikenda Digo, Munjoyaya, Nubian, Orma, Oromo Sakuye, Punjabi, Segeju, Sindhi, Somali, Somali Ajuran, Somali Bantu, South Asian,

Rwanda Total population: 12.5 million Number of people groups 12 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 88.9 UPG 3 Arab, Gujarati, Swahili South Sudan Total population: 11.2 million Number of people groups 75 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 57.9 UPG 5 Arab Mongaliese, Arab Sudanese, Ingessana Tanzania Total population: 52.2 million Number of people groups 159 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 45.4 UPG 30

Alagwa, Arab, Assa, Comorian, Dhaiso, Digo, Gujarati, Gujarati Creole, Hindi, Jew Swahili, Kachchi, Kami, Kisankasa, Kutu, Makwe, Matumbi, Mediak, Ndengereko, Ongamo, Punjabi, Segeju, Shirazi, Somali, Swahili, Swahili Bajuni, Swahili Tumbato, Swahili Zznzibari, Swahili Pemba, Yao, Zaramo

Uganda Total population: 40.4 million Number of people groups 67 Largest religion Christianity % professing Christians 84.1 UPG 5 Aringa, Gajarati, Hindi, Nubian, Swahili

Our Strategy to Reach Unreached People Groups, UPG’s in Central Africa:

1. Focusing our prayers -- We have identified 112 unreached people groups in the countries where we plan to establish branches of Trinity Biblical Institute.

2. Sponsoring medical outreaches focused on UPGs using our clinic and doctors. Note: We have the staff and willing volunteers to see up to thousands of patients in a week.

3. Using radio stations to broadcast to each of these countries. TCWM has already established KTR-FM in Eastern Uganda. The station will also soon be broadcasting in Kenya.

4. Teaching Kairos, an introduction to missions course, to about 3000-4000 students in our eleven target countries.

5. Using relatives of those in UPG’s that are students in our TBI Branches

6. Publishing evangelistic materials that can be used to reach UPG

7. Assigning to each of our students a project to reach UPGs and requiring actual involvement in reaching them before graduation.

8. Partnering with existing evangelical groups that are reaching these UPG’s.

9. Sending teams from our 30+ church plants and about 75 other church plants represented in TBI to do outreaches to UPG’s.

10. Training Faculty and developing classes for reaching UPG’s at our Central Africa Headquarters in Uganda.

11. Developing a library at our headquarters in Uganda where missionaries and TBI students can research the UPGs of Central Africa.

12. Offering extensive evangelistic training in the field, including crusade evangelism, hut to hut evangelism, and radio evangelism

13. Offering evangelistic ESL classes through one of our partners. These classes can be used to reach UPGs.

14. Partnering with others to offer water wells to a very limited number of these UPGs.

15. Providing at a limited cost, security, food and lodging in East Africa to those doing evangelistic and discipleship work with UPG’s

TCWM PARTNERSHIPS

1. Presbyterian Church in Uganda

2. Thomas Charities (ESL and Literacy Ministry)

3. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

4. Reconciliation Ministries Network, Inc.

5. African Christian Training Institute

6. Global Hope Network International

7. Words of Hope

8. Rafiki African Ministries

9. African Reformation Theological Seminary

10. Equipping Leaders International

11. Kairos

12. The TentMaker Project

13. Westminster Christian Institute Uganda

14. African Bible College

15. Third Millennium Ministries

16. Uganda Bible Society

17. Uganda Protestant Medical Board

18. PresAid

19. Shaica

20. The Jesus Film Project

21. Third Millennium

22. Trinity Christian School

23. Central Christian School

24. Timothy Leadership Training Institute

25. Kaserem Christian Medical Clinic

26. Mission to the World

27. Various PCA Missionaries

28. Our Board of Directors and our Board of Advisors

29. The Gospel Coalition

30. Missionaries of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church

31. Dogwood Media

32. Capitol Hill Baptist Church

33. Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church -- Peachtree City

34. Grace Community Church -- Charlottesville

35. Covenant Presbyterian Church -- Cedar Bluff

36. Trinity Presbyterian Church—Tazewell

37. Redeemer Church – Southern Pines

38. Providence Presbyterian Church -- Fayetteville

39. Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church – Los Alamos

40. Sandhills Presbyterian Church -- Sandhills

41. Christ Presbyterian Church -- Clarksville

42. Westminster Presbyterian Church -- Gainesville

43. Creekstone Church -- Dahlonega

44. Trinity Church Central Oahu -- Mililani

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRINITY CENTER FOR WORLD MISSION, INC

Peter W. Anderson, Executive Director Dr. Peter W. Anderson ministered in Hawaii for about 37 years. After graduating in 1970 from King University in Bristol, Tennessee, he served with the United States Army. Later he received a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Carolina and served as a missionary to Mexico. In 1977, upon graduation from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pastor Anderson and his wife, Martha, moved to Hawaii. Pastor Anderson is the founding pastor of Trinity Church Windward in Kailua and with his wife helped to found Trinity Christian School. In 1990, he received his doctorate from the International Graduate School of Theology where he later taught

Church Planting and Counseling. In 1991, Pastor Anderson started holding services in Central Oahu and in 1995 was installed as pastor of Trinity Church Central Oahu. Pastor Anderson’s passion is planting churches to reach the unchurched with the transforming message of the Gospel of Christ. Pastor Pete also has a real love for the people of Central Africa, and in the last 20 years has traveled there annually to help in the planting and growth of new churches. This ministry continues to expand with the establishment of more than thirty churches, two orphanages, two elementary schools, a clinic and a radio station. He has also helped with the development of Trinity Christian School and Central Christian School in Hawaii. In 2014, he helped start Trinity Biblical Institute, a program of theological studies for church leaders, with six branches in Central Africa. Pastor Anderson and Martha have two grown daughters, Katie and Carrie, and five grandchildren.

Directors:

Dan Fabrizio Dan has a Master of Science Degree in Media Communications from Florida State University. He is the owner of Dogwood Video Productions specializing in producing training and promotional video's for corporate clients as well as non-profits. He has produced promotional videos for Mission to the World, Campus Crusade for Christ, Action International, Africa Christian Training Institute, and the Nairobi Institute of Seminary Training. Dan has been an Instructor at the Art Institute of Seattle for the past 16 years. He first went to Uganda in 1990 on a short-term mission trip and has been to Uganda nine times. He is presently working with Dr. Kefa Sempangi on a screenplay adaptation of his book, “A Distant Grief.” He has been married for 27 years and has three daughters.

Charles King COL (Ret.) Charles King is a retired Army officer, with over 32 years of active service. He has served on the board of Christian Service Charities, a national $12M/annual charity, as well as on the board of Trinity Christian School, and the leadership of Trinity Church Central Oahu (PCA). He holds two Masters Degrees, and is currently teaching college composition and rhetoric at Fayetteville Technical College. He lives with his wife Jane in Fayetteville NC, where he is active with his church, Providence Presbyterian Church, the Navigators, and the Centurion Program.

James S. Lawson James S. Lawson is married to Stephanie and recently adopted their first child, Elizabeth Grace. They currently live in Williamsburg, VA. James has over 8 years of military experience as a leader, staff officer, and pilot. He has coordinated multiple large-scale training events for various units to prepare them for combat deployment, and he has led soldiers in multiple combat zones. He received his undergraduate degree in Geospatial Information Science at the United States Military Academy in 2006, and is currently a full time MBA graduate student at the College of William and Mary with an expected graduation date of May 2016. James has

lived in Hawaii off and on since 1989 and was an attendee at Trinity Church for over 8 years. He previously served at Trinity as a Sunday school teacher and a member of the church praise band.

Kurt Nelson Kurt Nelson is a retired Navy Commander with 24 years of service as a Naval Officer. He received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1977 before receiving his commission. After completing nuclear power training, he served on two submarines in engineering and operational positions before transitioning to the Engineering Duty Officer community in 1990. He received his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1992 and then served in various maintenance and operational positions in Hawaii and Virginia before retiring from active duty in 2001. He has served as a leader in three

Presbyterian churches. He currently serves as the Business Development Director for Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA, where he resides with his wife Joanne and children Brittany, Amy, and Michael.

Nancy Olson Nancy Peery Olson is a native of Tazewell, Virginia. She was raised in the Presbyterian Church US and became a Christian as a teenager. She is a graduate of King College, Bristol, Tennessee majoring in History/Political Science (class of 1978) and a Masters in Education from Virginia Tech (1985). She taught history and government at Grundy Senior High, Grundy, VA (1978-80) and at Covenant Christian School which is sponsored by Covenant PCA in Cedar Bluff, Virginia (1986-1993). She served as an Admissions Counselor at King College from 1980-1984. She was Director of Educational Programs at Historic Crab Orchard Museum, in Tazewell, Virginia from 1993 to 2002.

She's married to Dr. David R. Olson. They are both members of Providence PCA in Fayetteville, NC where Dave serves as an elder. Nancy serves as a Ladies Bible study teacher at Providence and is active in volunteer work in Fayetteville. Nancy is a long time member of the PCA: Covenant PCA, Cedar Bluff, VA; Eastern Heights PCA, Bristol, TN; Grace Covenant PCA, Blacksburg, VA; Trinity PCA (now RPCUS), Tazewell, VA; Trinity Reformed PCA, Landstuhl, Germany; and Providence PCA, Fayetteville NC.

Don Parce Don Parce has thirty-four years' experience in the computer field after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Computer Science. He has worked as an engineer, manager, large project manager and entrepreneur, serving on the Board of a computer start-up, which he co-founded. As a church elder and missions' committee chairman, he worked closely with forty missionary families with whom he personally corresponded and eventually met in person. Following retirement, Mr. Parce

relocated to Waxhaw, NC where he served as a Project Manager for Wycliffe Bible Translators at

the SIL JAARS support center. Part of his job at SIL includes directing installation of power and computer systems to translation centers throughout Africa. Don and his wife, Joan, have been married for fifty years and live in Tucson, Arizona.

Mary Tallent Mary Tallent is currently a member and women's lay leader at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Marriottsville, Maryland. She also serves on the school board of Chapelgate Christian Academy, the middle and high school ministry extension of Chapelgate Church. Mary, while accompanying her husband Ron on a variety of Department of Defense assignments over the past 40+ years, has held various leadership, teaching and training positions in church and para-church ministries in the United States and abroad, including Women In Church (WIC), Precept Upon Precept, Bible Study Fellowship, Protestant Women of Chapel, and International Christian Women's Club. The heartbeat of Mary's life is to see women come to know their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to become firmly established in and living by the Word of God. Her travels have given her a unique

perspective of, and keen appreciation for the mission needs of the church in cross cultural settings.

Mary and Ron have 3 adult children, Jenni, Kim and Luke, and one grandson.

Robin E. Thomas, CPA, MBA, NREMT-P

Robin is the Founder and Executive Director of Thomas Charities. She has a heart for servant hood and living out the blessings from the grace of Christ. She earned a B.S. in Systems Analysis from Miami University specializing in Operations Research Methods, an M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years. As a missions mobilizer, Robin is well equipped to use her breadth of expertise in the business world to develop social entrepreneur projects in east Africa along with the development of Literacy Programs, Mobile Medical Clinics, and Women's Conferences. She is a Nationally

Registered Paramedic and volunteers as an Emergency Medical Technician in the local fire department. She is a member of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Chesapeake, Virginia.

Brian Theune Brian Theune retired as a Colonel in the US Army in 2017 after a 27 year career. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He currently works as a vascular surgeon in private practice in New Bern, North Carolina. He has been married to his wife Sheila for 28 years and has 3 sons; David (21), Zachary (17) and Mark (13). Brian had served as a Ruling Elder for 6 years in his PCA church in Southern Pines, North Carolina prior to moving to New Bern. The Theune’s currently are members of Covenant OPC in New Bern.

Jordan Warhurst

Jordan was raised in a Christian home and graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He currently works for LBMC in the Valuation, Litigation, and M & A group. He has been involved in local church activities including teaching children’s Sunday school. He lives in Nashville, TN and is a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.

Andy Woznicki Andy came to Christ in 1996 as a freshmen at Georgia Southern University through the ministry of Campus Outreach. During his time in college Andy began to have a vision for evangelism, discipleship, leadership development and missions by reaching students for Christ. After graduating with a degree in Secondary English Education from GSU in 2000, Andy and Melisa married and moved to Athens, GA to start ministering to students at the University of Georgia. After 10 years of ministry as a Campus Director and Area Director with Campus Outreach, Andy joined the

staff team at Creekstone Church (PCA) in Dahlonega, GA in June 2011 as the Pastor of Community & Discipleship. His role includes building biblical community, training and equipping ministry team leaders, and developing the discipleship ministry. Andy and his wife, Melisa, have lived in Dahlonega since 2005 and have four children: Abby (12), Caleb (10), Stephen & Drew (6). Andy enjoys camping, hiking, good movies and books, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Missionaries:

Sidney B. Anderson Sidney received his B.S. in Physics from King University and his M. Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has approximately 40 years of experience as a pastor and missionary in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has unique gifts in church planting, discipleship, teaching, and in electronics. He has served the church as a representative of Mission to the World and as a missionary in Nigeria and the Czech Republic. He has been to Uganda several times and leads our radio ministry.

Rich Young Chaplain (COL) Rich Young, U.S. Army, Retired, originally from Ellwood City, PA entered the United States Marine Corps on 25 September 1970. It was during his time in the Marine Corps that he made a commitment to Christ and began his ministry. He was discharged from the Marine Corps in August of 1974 as a Sergeant. From 1974 to 1977 Chaplain Young attended South Eastern Bible College in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Missions in 1977. He then attended seminary at the Anderson School of Theology in Anderson, Indiana and graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree in 1981. He entered the Army as a chaplain in June 1981 and retired in 2006. Rich’s chaplain assignments were wide and varied. His time with combat arms units culminated in serving as the Division Chaplain of the

25th Infantry Division (Light) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. His active duty ministry concluded in serving as the

Installation Chaplain at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He and his wife met in first grade and have been married since 1972. They love spending time with the their sons, daughters-in-law, and grandsons. Rich is ordained by the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife live in Helotes, Texas.

John Griessel LTC, U.S. Army, Retired, is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. John grew up in Richland, Michigan until age 19 when he was called to faith in Christ and to Christian ministry. He met his wife Jan while attending Bible College in West Virginia and they were married in 1979. He attended Covenant College and Covenant Seminary graduating with a M.Div. in 1989 and an M.A. in Ethics in 2001. John served as a chaplain in the US Army for 21 years; his duties took him to numerous locations in the US and around the world. God has prepared John in many ways to serve in East Africa, especially through his education and through his military service to be an effective missionary. He has very strong teaching, networking, and

administrative skills. John is a teacher in Trinity Biblical Institute, and most recently has helped supervise the construction of our headquarters in Uganda. Summary: God has given us a great task. We ask you to join hands with us in this important work. The stakes are very high as God has given us the opportunity to train hundreds of old and new pastors TCWM has grown rapidly in the past four years. God has opened many doors. This has produced a growing group of needs. Our focus has changed from Uganda to East Africa and now to all of the open countries of Central Africa. And so,

What are the Greatest Needs of TCWM?

Draw a line across the middle of Africa. Along that line we plan to plant Reformed Bible Colleges in eleven different countries. God has already blessed us with the teachers and an excellent curriculum and much more. This is serious kingdom work with the goal of bringing great glory to Christ by equipping an army of African pastors and Christian leaders who will lead thousands of churches. This is an expensive undertaking, but God is blessing and already we are training in seven different places, including three branches in Uganda, in addition to branches in Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda. Recently we sent our first team to Congo.

In the first six months of 2017, we built and furnished an auditorium and classroom building for 700 students for about $80,000. A little goes a great distance. Further, much of our work is accomplished by volunteers.

Short Term Needs:

1. PRAYER--we have a prayer calendar each month and would be glad to put you on the mailing list.

2. We are collecting used laptops for a computer lab at Trinity Biblical Institute. 3. Funding for accreditation of our present Bible institutes $12,000. This accreditation

process will take about about a year, but it will mean that most of our present branches are accredited.

4. Funding for scholarships for our best students in the hopes that one day they will be part of our faculty; TCWM presently sponsors 11 students studying at Westminster Christian Institute Uganda and Africa Reformation Theological Seminary. One year of training for one students costs $1300 at Westminster and $2400 at ARTS. Sponsoring one student would be a great help.

5. Funding for a ministry that involves sending one of our workers in Africa to visit our students in each branch of TBI. He will visit three or four countries each month. This is important as October is the month when we hope to start Bible studies in each of the eleven countries. The cost including travel is about $300 a month.

6. Funding for US pastors or ruling elders willing to come and teach in Central Africa for one month $4000 each.

7. Funding to ship donated Bibles and libraries to Central Africa $6000. Note: These books are the libraries of retired reformed pastors and gifts from the Gospel Coalition; they would be a tremendous help to our students. They are already in boxes and ready to ship.

8. Funding for a new dormitory in Kapchorwa, Uganda. $190,000

Long Term Needs:

1. PRAYER—we praise God for the completion of our library, faculty housing, and classroom at our headquarters in Kapchorwa, Uganda.

2. God’s blessing upon the plan to open new Branches of TBI in all open countries of Central Africa.

3. Several of our 11 Branches in Central Africa will need permanent facilities, which include an auditorium, dorms and restrooms. The cost of these facilities is approximately $120,000 at each site. At this point we need these facilities in Endebess, Kenya and Kasese, Uganda.

• Within two years, we plan to complete a study center in Kapchorwa Uganda that is open twelve months a year offering quality Biblical education in order to train pastors and Christian leaders from all over Africa. This will also be the headquarters of TCWM and the main branch of TBI. In order to accomplish this goal:

• The cost of one dormitory is $190,000

4. The cost of a classroom building with 4 classrooms is @ $80,000 5. In Dahlonega, we need an additional parking lot and a road that connects our facility to the

main road. $54,000 6. We look forward to the construction of our American headquarters in Dahlonega, GA.

$320,000

New Auditorium in Kapchorwa, Uganda at our Headquarters

New Dormitory Coming 2018-2019

Central Africa Headquarters TCWM, Kapchorwa, Uganda-- Faculty housing, library and kitchen are complete

More About TBI’s Teaching: TBI has a strong reformed and academic core. All students are taught to share the Gospel each year, in the classroom and in the field through participating in crusade evangelism, visitation and church planting. The curriculum for this training includes the material of Third Millennium, material developed by Dr. Henry Krabbendam and Equipping Leaders International, and courses developed by our teachers and others. We never want to lose our love for evangelism and crusades.

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