From a gathering to an ongoing relationship
In a March 2026 letter, Olumide Olumide described pastors asking for more intentional discipleship after LIT’s conferences. Their requests contributed to the development of the pastors mentoring program.
The aim was to bring theological learning together with pastoral practice: helping men handle Scripture faithfully, care for congregations, and grow in character as well as understanding.
The first intensive
On February 2, 2026, seven men began a four-day residential intensive. Sessions covered expository preaching, biblical theology, ecclesiology and church membership, prayer, the gospel, evangelism and missions, and biblical church leadership.
The letter described questions, discussion, and reflection as participants examined long-held practices in the light of Scripture. This was the start of a formation process, not a report of seven graduates.
Learning with a mentor
After the intensive, the men continued with assigned mentors and the Practically Trained Pastor material. The letter described weekly meetings for reviewing assignments, discussing theological and pastoral questions, and praying together.
LIT asked for prayer that conviction would mature into faithful, joyful obedience. The program was presented as preparation for a lifetime of ministry, rather than a single training event.
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Adapted from LIT’s March 3, 2026 newsletter, also sent on March 13. The duplicate issue is represented by this single article; fundraising appeals and email-only elements have been omitted.