Bruce & Grace Snavely: Training Leaders and Spiritual Awakening in Africa
In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, we are thrilled to host Bruce and Grace Snavely, founders of the Global Baptist Training Foundation, who share their extraordinary journey of faith and commitment to equipping pastoral leaders worldwide. Learn about their experiences training indigenous pastors in 24 African countries, the challenges faced post-Rwandan genocide, and their future plans to expand into the 1040 window. Listen as the Snavelys impart valuable insights on spiritual dependence, church planting, and making a lasting impact through obedience to God’s call.
Episode Highlights:
– The founding and mission of the Global Baptist Training Foundation.
– An overview of the training program with GBTF
– Practical expressions of faith: a miraculous story of how a generator’s fuel was provided through prayer.
– The cultural sensitivity and challenges of Western involvement in African ministries. – The growth and outcomes of the ministry: 405 church plants and over 6500 conversions in early 2024.
Resources Mentioned:
– “Is God Calling Me?” by Jeff Iorg – A must-read for those discerning God’s call. https://shorturl.at/T4mWQ
– Discover Workshop at First Baptist Melbourne – A program to explore spiritual gifts and ministry passions. FBCMel.info
– Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) Website – Further details on their programs and how to get involved. https://globaltrain.org
– Launch Pad Program at First Baptist Melbourne – For those interested in deeper mission involvement. launchme.church
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