activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 7
- Pastoral communication and engagementPublishes "The DIGEST" magazine for mail delivery in the U.S. and Canada and email distribution worldwide, and sends monthly email updates through the "News/Prayer Corps." Also sends email notifications about upcoming pastors' seminars to support global engagement and prayer.
- Production and digital distribution of Bible-based teaching content Christian Podcast & Audio TeachingProduces and distributes short Bible-based teachings, video and audio libraries, and "Foundations for Ministry" videos through streaming, podcast platforms, and offline downloads to support sermon preparation and personal edification of Christian leaders globally.
- Production and distribution of Bible-based teaching materialsProduces and distributes a wide range of Bible and ministry training resources, including video and audio teachings, "Foundations for Ministry" videos, "ACTS" teaching materials, and "ACTS" magazine, delivered via podcast, streaming, download, and physical distribution to support pastors and church planters globally.
- Provision of Bible and ministry teaching resourcesProduces and distributes short Bible-based teachings, video and audio libraries, and "Foundations for Ministry" videos for pastors, teachers, and Christian leaders. Resources are accessible via streaming, offline download, podcast platforms, and physical media to support sermon preparation, personal edification, and new church plants.
- Publication and dissemination of ministry communicationsPublishes "The DIGEST" magazine and sends monthly email updates through the "News/Prayer Corps" to supporters in the U.S. and Canada by mail and worldwide by email, along with email notifications about upcoming seminars.
- Publishing and dissemination of ministry periodicalsPublishes "The DIGEST" magazine, distributed by mail in the U.S. and Canada and by email worldwide, and "ACTS" magazine used by pastors for ministry and church planting, along with email updates for prayer and event notifications.
- Resource provision during seminarsProvides each pastor attending a seminar with a copy of "The Shepherd's Staff" and other training materials. These resources are used by graduates and attendees to teach in house churches and support new church plants.
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- Distribution of The Shepherd's Staff pastoral training manual Christian Educational Resource DevelopmentDistributes "The Shepherd's Staff," a 1,000-page pastoral training manual, free of charge to over 1.3 million church leaders globally, with availability in 18 languages across more than 150 nations.
- Global distribution of pastoral training materials Christian Educational Resource DevelopmentDistributes over 1.3 million copies of "The Shepherd's Staff," a 1,000-page pastoral training manual, in 18 languages to church leaders across more than 150 nations. Also distributes ACTS teaching materials and magazines to support ministry and church planting.
- Global leadership and pastoral training seminars Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts in-person and virtual Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars for pastors and church leaders in developing nations, providing spiritual encouragement, teaching, and training resources; hundreds of thousands have attended, with events held in countries including Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, India, Peru, Guyana, Mali, Togo, and Mexico.
- In-person and virtual leadership seminars for pastors Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars for pastors and church leaders in developing nations, both in-person (e.g., in Nepal, Ecuador, Zambia, Mali, Togo, India, Peru, Guyana, Mexico, West Africa) and virtually via Skype and Zoom. Hundreds of thousands of pastors have attended these seminars.
- Leadership training seminars for pastors in developing nations Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts in-person and virtual Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars in countries including Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, India, Peru, Guyana, Mali, Togo, and West Africa, providing spiritual encouragement, teaching, and resources to hundreds of thousands of pastors.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Advance Great Commission evangelism through Spirit-empowered leadership development Great_Commission_evangelismAdvances global evangelism and disciple-making by equipping church leaders through in-depth Bible study, practical instruction, and promotion of a daily Spirit-filled life, aligning with the Great Commission as a core ecclesial responsibility.
- Advance Great Commission through Spirit-empowered global evangelism and discipleship Great_Commission_evangelismOperates as a Spirit-filled ministry committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by equipping leaders, promoting unity among pastors, and advancing biblical teaching and evangelism worldwide as core expressions of Christian mission.
- Advance spiritual maturity through progressive biblical teaching progressive biblical teachingWe teach a structured progression from foundational Christian truths to deeper spiritual growth and practical ministry application, enabling leaders to mature in faith and effectiveness.
- Cultivate Spirit-filled Christian living as a foundation for ministry spirit-filled livingWe promote a daily life led and empowered by the Holy Spirit—evidenced by spiritual fruit and the use of supernatural gifts—as essential to authentic Christian witness and effective ministry.
- Deliver accessible theological education through distance learning and multimedia tools distance_theological_educationUses book-based curricula, videos, and printed materials to provide accessible theological and practical ministry training to leaders without formal access to Bible schools, ensuring broad reach across cultures and experience levels.
- Deliver practical ministry training through accessible multimedia and print resources distance_theological_educationUses clear, easily understood videos, printed curricula like "The Shepherd's Staff" and ACTS Training Guides, and publications such as "The Digest" to deliver scalable, practical ministry training and foster ongoing spiritual growth and fellowship.
- Enhance training accessibility through clear, visual teaching tools training_and_educationWe produce clear and easily understood video resources to make ministry training more accessible and effective across literacy and language barriers.
- Equip indigenous church leaders through Bible-based, Spirit-filled training faith-based leadership developmentWe use biblically grounded, practical, and culturally adaptable teaching—developed from pastoral and global experience—to equip indigenous church leaders in developing nations, believing that local leaders with deep cultural and linguistic understanding are most effective in advancing the Church.
- Equip indigenous church leaders through free, Bible-based training faith-based_capacity_buildingProvides accessible, culturally adaptable, and biblically grounded training to indigenous church leaders in developing nations, particularly in low-income and high-persecution regions, using free resources and a book-based distance education model to build local leadership capacity.
- Equip indigenous church leaders through free, Bible-based training faith-based_capacity_buildingProvides free, practical, and culturally adaptable Bible-based training and resources to indigenous church leaders—especially in low-income and high-persecution regions—to strengthen local leadership and advance global discipleship.
- Expand access to theological education via free, book-based distance learning distance theological educationWe deliver comprehensive, Bible-based theological and practical ministry training through accessible, book-based curricula to pastors and leaders who lack formal access to Bible schools, especially in low-income and high-persecution regions.
- Facilitate unity and Kingdom worldview through Spirit-filled gatherings faith-based global outreachWe host nondenominational, Spirit-filled events that combine ministry training, worship, and fellowship to foster unity among pastors and promote a biblical Kingdom worldview.
- Fulfill the Great Commission through global evangelism and disciple-making Great Commission evangelismWe believe the Church’s core responsibility is to fulfill the Great Commission by advancing worldwide evangelism and raising up trained disciples and leaders who can multiply the Gospel impact.
- Strengthen global church capacity through free training resources faith-based capacity buildingWe provide no-cost pastoral training materials and holistic support—including housing, food, and fellowship during training events—to build resilience and effectiveness among leaders serving in high-need contexts.
- Support Gospel expansion through partnerships partnershipWe partner with individuals and organizations in the Gospel to extend the reach of training, church planting, and leadership development efforts globally.
- Support holistic pastoral development through training events with fellowship and care pastoral_training_modelHosts Spirit-filled training events that combine biblical teaching with housing, meals, worship, and fellowship to refresh and develop pastors holistically, enhancing their spiritual and ministerial resilience.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
ACTS teaching materials
Training guides and materials for church leaders, distributed alongside The Shepherd's Staff.
Foundations for Ministry
A video and audio library of in-depth Bible and ministry training for Christian leaders, available for streaming or download, and as a podcast.
Pastor Vic’s Nuggets of Truth
Short, Bible-based video teachings for pastors, teachers, and leaders, available on YouTube, covering basic Christian principles to deeper aspects of faith.
Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars
In-country seminars for pastors in developing nations providing spiritual refreshing, encouragement, and teaching. Attendees receive housing, food, and a copy of The Shepherd's Staff.
The Shepherd’s Staff
A 1,000-page, Bible-sized handbook of Spirit-filled training, available in 18 languages, distributed free to church leaders in developing nations. It includes a New Believer’s Training Guide, a concordance, and teaching articles.
World MAP's Digest Magazine
A magazine providing teaching and up-to-date reports on World MAP's ministry, available by mail or email.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Editora Betania, Brazil Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
- Emmanuel Press, South Africa Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
- Pamoja Ministries, Tanzania Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
- Pastor Vic’s YouTube Channel Partner — Hosts the organization's Bible-based teaching videos.
- Revival Christian Ministries International, Hong Kong Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
- World MAP Canada Network — International partner organization under the World MAP network.
- World MAP Pakistan Network — International partner organization under the World MAP network.
- World MAP Philippines Network — International partner organization under the World MAP network.
- World MAP’s YouTube channel Partner — Platform for hosting and streaming ministry teachings.
- World Outreach, Indonesia Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.