The hallmark of the success of Assemblies of God missions in Africa has been largely due to the training of capable national church leaders who could in turn train others and successfully carry on the work of God (2 Tim. 2:2). The Thacker's came to Burundi with the goal of raising up and preparing capable and qualified Burundian leaders who could lead the church effectively into future growth. In a country where education is virtually non-existent, Jim & Meg had the strategic opportunity of starting one of the very first full time ministry leadership bible schools in the country. They also established an extension bible school for the pastors living deep in the interior of the country so that they could receive biblical training in their neck of the woods. These leadership training programs continue to make a difference in the lives of our pastors today.
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