What we do and why

According to global research, only 5% of all the pastors in the world have a formal qualification. The majority have very little training or no training at all — research has confirmed that 76% of Kenyan pastors are untrained. In the US there is one trained pastor for every 250 people, but in the rest of the world it is one trained pastor for every 450,000. By 2050 the global church will need 9.7 million pastors, and formal theological institutions will simply never keep up with the need.

Re-Forma was established to address this crisis by providing a free, outcome-based standard for Christian ministry education, focused on Leading like Jesus, Handling Scripture, Reaching and making disciples, and Shepherding God's people.

We provide training materials, certify group facilitators and award students who can successfully demonstrate the 37 outcomes which make up the globally accepted standard, with a Certificate underwritten by the World Evangelical Alliance.

We have rapidly grown to over 7,252 enrolled groups in 97 countries, with the outcomes available in 81 languages. Our program is currently influencing over 5 million churchgoers, and we receive regular testimonies about the transformation that pastors and churches are experiencing.

As we expand, we're seeking partners to support our mission and join this transformative ministry.

How can I partner with Re-Forma?