EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 50 MIN
Who's Training the World's Pastors? — A Conversation with Dr. Michael Ortiz | E46
from On the Move · host 21C International
The global church is growing at an extraordinary pace — especially across Africa, Asia, and Latin America — but pastoral training hasn't kept up. In this episode, Dr. Michael Ortiz gives us a front-row seat to the challenge and the opportunity. He shares what he's seeing from his dual vantage point at Dallas Theological Seminary and ICETE, a global network connecting formal and non-formal theological education around the world.The conversation covers the real-world consequences when pastors lead without solid training, the three essentials every pastor needs to be formed in, and the exciting collaborative movements emerging across continents to address the gap.Listen to Dr. Ortiz's podcast, Reimagining TE Together.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected] the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry on a mission to transform communities in the majority world by developing healthy pastors. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.
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The global church is growing at an extraordinary pace — especially across Africa, Asia, and Latin America — but pastoral training hasn't kept up. In this episode, Dr. Michael Ortiz gives us a front-row seat to the challenge and the opportunity. He shares what he's seeing from his dual vantage point at Dallas Theological Seminary and ICETE, a global network connecting formal and non-formal theological education around the world.The conversation covers the real-world consequences when pastors lead without solid training, the three essentials every pastor needs to be formed in, and the exciting collaborative movements emerging across continents to address the gap.Listen to Dr. Ortiz's podcast, Reimagining TE Together.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected] the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry on a mission to transform communities in the majority world by developing healthy pastors. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.
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