International Bible Training Resources

for pastors in the developing world


For reading online and download
 

This downloadable collection of resources has been prepared for pastors and leaders in the developing world where resources are both scarce or unaffordable. They have been divided for printing on just a few pages, for reading on a tablet, and (in some cases) as readable webpages. They are being made available without charge. Those in wealthier parts of the world are encouraged to purchase them commercially or make a contribution to their production using the links provided. Some of these resource are accessed by links to recommended websites.

To help you find what you need follow the menus which provide details of the content of each section.

Resources in English


Beginning the Christian life

Name/Link Description
The Bible Student50 guided studies on basic Bible teaching for personal or group study or for thematic teaching. Originally produced by Jo Church they were updated and expanded by Peter Sammons and others.
View each guide in pdf format
A booklet of 10 chapters by Bob Gordon designed to help those beginning their walk with Jesus.
Each chapter in pdf format

We also have this title available in other languages: Russian, Romanian, Czech, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, German, Nepali, Telegu, Italian, Hungarian. You will find other translated books by Bob Gordon in our Resources in Other Languages section.

Christian living

Name/Link Description
Journey to Freedom is a one-year-long daily Bible study available free-of-charge from Ellel Ministries.
Download the study
Ivan Raskino's book of sermons is an important contribution to gospel-centred daily living. The book provides deep Biblical insight, encouraging people to respond positively to the gospel. This book will help individuals and groups in their daily walk with Christ. We have split the book into 12 sections for ease of reading and download.
Download each resource

Prayer

Name/Link Description
Prayer and FastingWhat the Bible Teaches on Prayer and Fasting: a short booklet by Emmanuel Oladipo in bite-sized pdfs.
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In this single resource, Chris Moffett examines the challenges we face in keeping 'on track' with our prayer life.
Download the pdf

Healing

Name/Link Description
Steps to LifeA 52-part audio series by Peter Horrobin on healing and discipleship. Originally recorded for radio (25 minutes per part).
Link to Soundcloud
What the Bible Teaches on Health and Healing: a short booklet by Emmanuel Oladipo in bite-sized pdfs.
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Leadership

Name/Link Description
This Mission Possible UK's popular leadership guidance by Richard Wallis, with John Collinson. Via our link below, we include the book to accompany the training, alongside an 18-question multiple-choice review quiz.  
Download pdfs for the resource
Originally part of the Words in Season series, Chris Moffett examines leadership and its different styles. Can there ever be a leader for all seasons?
Download the pdf
The desire to succeed is universal. People the world over have a strong desire to achieve success. But how is it measured? In this single resource, Chris Moffett reflects on successful leadership.
Download as a pdf
Open as a webpage

Marriage

Name/Link Description
Richard Wallis' teaching materials for church leaders can be used as a marriage preparation course or a marriage enrichment course.
Download pdfs for the resource

Other themes and topics

Name/Link Description
What the Bible Teaches on Tithes and Offerings: a short booklet by Emmanuel Oladipo in bite-sized pdfs.
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This 12-part teaching series looks at our Christian hope for the future with the promise of Jesus' return. What did this promise mean to Christians in the past, and what difference should this make to us in the modern world? 
Resources can be downloaded as pdfs or opened as webpages
Thoughts for the Day
Originally, these were short articles posted during the Covid pandemic. Chris Moffett explores a range of Biblical themes and topics.
Resources can be downloaded as pdfs or opened as webpages
Michael Eaton's audio teaching on the theme of salvation - in four parts.
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Fred Stainthorpe, a retired church leader in the UK, explores the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, some common objections, the teaching of Paul and its importance for us today. 
For download in pdf format

Expositions

Name/Link Description
Romans 1-8Calvin Eaton (son of Michael) has written a short booklet on Romans 1-8. You can download this as an eBook via an ePub reader using the following link. 
Download in eBook format

Short articles

Name/Link Description
A varied collection of postings written by Sovereign World Trust's director Chris Moffett on a variety of topics.
View the Words in Season articles

Bible study help

Name/Link Description
In our three-part sermon series on 1 John, Chris Moffett takes a close look at this short and sometimes challenging letter.
Resources can be downloaded as pdfs or opened as webpages
Christians and the Old Testament Law
In a short 3-part series, Chris Moffett looks at the Laws of the Old Testament. What do they have to say to us and how we should apply them? Are they binding for us today, or can we pick and choose? 
Resources can be downloaded as pdfs or opened as webpages


Resources in other languages


Name/Link Description
Books by Bob Gordon  First Steps in the Christian Life - currently available in Russian, Romanian, Czech, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Hungarian, Nepali and German.

The Foundations of Christian Living - currently available in Russian, Tedim ChinNepaliBulgarianPolish and Slovak. Coming soon - translations into French, Latvian and more.

Disciples of Jesus - currently available in Armenian and Nepali. Coming soon - translations into other languages.

Explaining the Cross - currently available in Burmese.
The Bible Student in Swahili
 50 guided studies on basic Bible teaching for personal or group study or for thematic teaching - translated into Swahili by John Madinda. Currently the first 11 are available.
Kufamba Munguva Yokuomerwa
Going Through the Dry Times - in Shona
Chapters translated into Shona.
Many heroes of the faith had to endure wilderness or desert experiences - even Jesus Himself. In this book, James Ryle offers 5 reasons why God 'takes us through the dry times' and explains how to cope with the experience. 

 

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