Emerging Leaders

We believe that the solutions to local issues lie with churches and communities themselves. It is pastors and other community leaders who have firsthand knowledge of the poverty, context and cultural norms in their communities. We work closely with them to help them understand local needs and find effective and sustainable solutions. The training helps them identify their strengths and the local assets and resources available.

Empowering people to find effective ways to escape the cycle of poverty themselves brings dignity and independence from outside help and handouts. Many grassroots church leaders cannot access effective training and support, so our workshops and mentoring are vital.

Churches in Africa are present in every community and form part of the lifestyle of the people because the Christian faith is woven into every part of life. Both traditional and church leaders are held in high regard in African societies. Our training helps to ensure that values and norms are based on the Word of God and biblical social justice. Sometimes that means challenging cultural norms and behaviours, for example our messages against Gender-based Violence and the negative effects of patriarchal practices.

As well as training and conferences, E3 has set up “Pastors Connect” networks in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe so pastors can train together, support, encourage and learn from each other and collaborate on income-generating activities to help support their families while they serve in the church.