90% of pastors lack proper theological training, major conference is told

90% of pastors have no formal theological education, a specialist in theological education in the Global South has told an international consultation.

Dr Manfred Kohl, who has experience in supporting and financing ministry training, explained that for this reason he funds only people – and not buildings. He also challenges institutions and their funders to think radical thoughts about theological education.

Representatives of theological education networks from the South Pacific, East and South Asia and across Africa – speaking for over 300 institutions – met with a large number of funding agencies including major Anglican organisations to address these questions at the event.