(Further testimonies from the Institute for Forming Instructors)
“I took hermeneutics in Seminary” (principles of interpretation) says Manuel Cortes, a pastor who has pastored for over 25 years in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
“But the difference between 60 hours of lecture in Seminary and being taught in this IFI-3, then accompanied as you exegete (interpret) and prepare a series of Bible studies on Eph. 6 is a world of difference.”
Pastor Manuel Cortes with Bessy Macotto looking on
“The knowledge in my head finally got worked out and applied as I was prompted to practice and apply what I’d learned. Ever since Bob Sabean introduced me in the 1970’s to this approach to studying the Bible, I have been struck by how practical, hands on CCI /LA is in its teaching. I am discovering this is part of an entire educational philosophy and it’s prompting me to re-evaluate how I pastor and how I lead other pastors in our denomination.”
What a joy and challenge it was for the team of professors to have amongst the participants five pastors!
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