Below are some comments from 45 pastors who attended the 2011 pastoral training. Pastors came from 30 different churches and had congregations of over 7,500 people, in total. You will get a detailed report later.
· This training will help me teach others how to grow in Jesus; empower those around me; have strong Christian marriage. Pentecostal Assemblies of Malawi
· As I apply the principles of growth to the church, I believe my church will grow in turn; Mentoring will be a deliberate thing to do, in order to disciple others; I have learned confessing to the congregation as a model. Pentecostal Assemblies of Malawi.
· My congregation will know how to study the Bible and what spiritual growth is all about. Agape Life Church
· Personally, I have learned how to: (1) Seek understanding then be understood; (2) Bring other people along your Ministry; (3) Put God's word into your daily life; and (3) Know each other's needs in marriage. As a group, we were blessed and we have learned HUMILITY from the group of Exodus Vision. Above all, the relationship between us and others encouraged us a lot; and I believe as a small church we will benefit from this relationship. Pastor Moses from Word of Grace church
· The conference was God's way to show me His love and guidance upon my life. I learnt a lot and God has really spoken to me. I have been encouraged, revived, mentored and shown the way forward. My time with Faustin, Pastor Marty and the team was an unforgettable period. God confirmed the direction which l should take through Pastor Marty's teachings. Pastor Edson, from South Africa
· This is one of the best training I have ever attended. My life has been impacted, and I will never be the same. Agape Life Church international
· It has really helped me to realize that I am still in the flesh and there is a need that every day of my life I must fellowship with God, depend on him, to transform me and live for him. People in my congregation will grow spiritually as I teach them to mature in Christ. Agape Life church (RSA Branch).
· I have gained knowledge about love languages. Due to lack of knowledge my wife and I were not able to love and respect each other. Jesus Worship Church
· I have been equipped to mentor, teach, motivate, and empower others for the work of the ministry. Anglican church
· The way I am going to behave after this training will be different. Dzaleka Refugee Pentecostal church (P.A.O.M)
· I now know the difference between "Teknon" and "Huios". I now understand the book of Daniel. Pentecostal Community Churches (Swedish), Lumbazi Parish
· I will encourage my congregation to turn knowledge into wisdom. Malawi Assemblies of God
· I will share what I have learned to my congregation so that they may change from "Teknon" to "Huios". Maxwell Bandah. Living Water Church
· My life has changed and so has my view of ministry. Agape Life church
· This training helped me know the pastors' responsibilities; understand the book of Daniel, understand men's and women' responsibilities. Dzaleka Anglican Church
· It was a revival for my spiritual life as well as for my family. It was a reminder to serve people in love and truth. Pastor Juvenal Mugisha. Dzaleka Church of Nazarene.
· This training helped me know what my spouse likes and doesn't like. Free Methodist Church
· This training helped us know how to build our families, how to be led by God, and how to forgive one another. Free Methodist Church
· This training helped me know more about the book of Daniel, and the Messiah.Dzaleka Refugee Pentecostal Church
· This training helped me know more about our Lord Jesus Christ. My congregation will be strengthened in our Lord. Anglican Church
· This training will impact my congregation in teaching men, women, and couples. Anglican Church
