Assembly for All Nations2026: The Year of Taking OverDeuteronomy 9:1–3
Church Department

Theological Institutions

Training ministers and Christian leaders in Scripture, theology, spiritual formation and practical ministry.

Our Mandate

Why this department exists

The Division of Theological Institutions has oversight over AfAN theological institutions. Its mandate is to coordinate their programmes, collect management information, ensure strategic and budgetary planning, facilitate self-evaluation, receive progress reports and ensure that each institution implements the vision, mission and policies of Assembly for All Nations.

Biblical anchors: 2 Timothy 2:15Ephesians 4:11–13Titus 1:9
Core Responsibilities

What the department is called to do

These responsibilities translate the mandate into consistent ministry practice, planning and accountability.

Coordinate programmes and activities of AfAN theological institutions.

Support curriculum, faculty and institutional development within approved standards.

Collect information needed for sound governance and decision-making.

Ensure strategic plans, budgets and periodic evaluations are developed and reviewed.

Receive institutional reports and monitor progress.

Prepare pastors, missionaries, teachers and Christian leaders for effective service.

Local Church Expression

How this works in practice

Local assemblies help identify potential ministry candidates, encourage theological formation and support students attending AfAN-approved institutions. Training should remain connected to practical church service, mentoring and accountable ministry formation.

Activities should be planned, budgeted, reported and evaluated within the appropriate AfAN leadership structure, with programmes remaining consistent with the church’s doctrine, vision, mission and policies.

Desired Outcomes

What healthy ministry should produce

  • Ministers receive deeper biblical, theological and practical preparation.
  • Theological institutions operate with clear strategy and accountability.
  • AfAN develops a stronger pipeline of trained leaders for churches and missions.
  • Teaching across the movement remains rooted in Scripture and shared doctrine.

Serve through Theological Institutions

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