Local Leaders International

02/04/2026

We are pleased to share that ICETE Online, the theological education platform, will now transition to Scholar Leaders, taking on the name BiblioTech Studio. ICETE Online was developed as a key pillar of our Local Online: A Global Strategy (LOGS) project, in collaboration with International Council for Evangelical Theological Education - ICETE.

At the start of the LOGS project in 2021, our goal was to develop 1,000 videos over five years for the platform. We are delighted that this goal has been achieved, making the platform a robust resource for theological educators around the world. Leading the LOGS project, Dr David Turnbull and Yianna Georgiou have worked with dozens of Bible colleges to build their capacity and fund the production of educational videos that have been uploaded to ICETE Online. It's a joy to have so many Majority World voices represented in the videos, ensuring that theological educators can access high quality content presented by teachers from diverse backgrounds, not just from Western institutions.

The catalogue of videos on BiblioTech Studio will continue to grow as Scholar Leaders and Local Leaders International collaborate into the future. We give thanks to God for the wonderful work that was achieved with our partners at ICETE and for the exciting future with BiblioTech Studio.

For more information about the transition, click on the link provided by ICETE below.

ICETE Online is entering a new chapter.
After five years of fruitful collaboration with Local Leaders International, the platform will transition to Scholar Leaders, expanding its reach through BiblioTech Studio to serve theological educators worldwide. Learn more: https://icete.info/icete-news/icete-online-transitions-to-scholar-leaders/

18/03/2026

The Autumn Prayer Alert is out now!

We are very pleased to provide updates on some of the projects we have funded in the past couple of years. This is not all we’ve been doing, by a long way, but it gives a flavour of our work. The stories captured in this edition speak of the close relationships we have with our partner Bible colleges and the way we work in deep dialogue with them. From the installation of a solar system to the delivery of pastoral training in a war-torn community, all of these projects have been designed around key needs raised by our partners.

Please join us in praying for each theological institution as you read through this edition.

You can follow this link to the 'Prayer Alerts' page of our website and enjoy reading the Autumn edition, or any of our past publications: https://localleaders.org.au/media-resources/prayer-alerts/

27/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Trish Driscoll to the Local Leaders team as our Sydney Director! Her role is to develop the work of Local Leaders in Sydney, connecting with our current supporters and introducing new people to our ministry.

Trish has hit the ground running, attending our three-day staff conference earlier this month, which gave her a good introduction to the breadth of our work. Now she is in Kenya visiting several of Local Leaders' partner Bible colleges with our Africa Director, Dr Nancy Njagi. Next week they will meet up with Stuart to attend the annual Africa Mile Deep Strategy Conference, this year hosted by St Paul's University in Nairobi.

Trish and her husband are active members of their church in the Blue Mountains and have supported Local Leaders for more than a decade. She is passionate about strengthening theological education in the Majority World, believing it is vital for developing quality leaders who will serve the growing church and carry the gospel (and its power to transform communities) into the future.

Please pray for Trish as she settles into her role.

24/02/2026

Earlier this month our Australian based team members came together for our annual three-day Staff Conference. It's wonderful to take this time every February to reflect on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead. As we usually work remotely, it's a blessing to study God's word, report on ministry areas, plan for the future and pray together in person.

Special shout out to our international team members who made extra efforts to join us online from different parts of the world (and at unusual hours their end)! And many thanks to three of our board members who led key sessions to stretch our thinking.

A highlight of our time together was the presentation of a beautiful hand painted banner commemorating the relationship between Local Leaders International and Union Bible Theological College in Mongolia (UBTC Informing 102391). The banner was gifted to Local Leaders during Karen Roe and Dr George Mombi's recent visit to the college where they lead pedagogy training workshops.

We are so grateful for your support! Please continue to pray for Local Leaders' team and our Bible college partners throughout the Majority World as we work together to nurture the training of Christian Leaders for effective ministry in their own culture.

18/12/2025

The Summer Prayer Alert is out now!

This edition tells stories of transformation at many levels: of people studying for ministry; of lecturers who have changed their teaching, and; of pastors who have changed their church. Changed churches impact the societies that they are in. That is part of the goodness of Christ – He brings about transformation which He describes as ‘life to the full’. We hope that as you read you will be encouraged, and be prayerful to the God who changes us, and others, and the world.

You can follow this link to the 'Prayer Alerts' page of our website and enjoy reading the Summer edition, or any of our past publications: https://localleaders.org.au/media-resources/prayer-alerts/

12/12/2025

You can help strengthen leaders for the Majority World church.

As we head towards the end of the year, we are thanking God for the wonderful work of our partner Bible colleges who are training and mentoring effective leaders for the church across the Majority World.

We invite you to read our end of year message and prayerfully consider supporting the projects that we are highlighting this Christmas: https://mailchi.mp/c96740283077/help-strengthen-leaders-for-the-majority-world-church-10340377

10/11/2025

Adelaide friends, come and meet Josué on Thursday evening at our FREE Coffee and Dessert night!

We've been having a wonderful time connecting with supporters around Australia over the last week and a half. This week our Executive Director, Stuart Brooking will be in Adelaide with our guest speaker, Rev Josué Fernández.

Come along for supper and hear about Josué's work with Bible colleges in Latin America. He has some amazing stories to share!

The details are:
Date: Thursday 13th November
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Edwardstown Baptist Church
Address: Cnr Dorene St & Rothesay Ave, St Marys
RSVP: By 5pm Tuesday 11th November to [email protected]

For more information, head to our website: https://localleaders.org.au/get-involved/annualdinners/

08/11/2025

Perth friends, this is for you! If you've been thinking about booking your seats at next weekend's Perth Annual Dinner, NOW IS THE TIME!

Date: Saturday 15 November
Time: 6:45pm start
Venue: The University Club of Western Australia

We would love to see you there. For all the details and to confirm your place, head to our website: https://localleaders.org.au/get-involved/annualdinners/

23/10/2025

Calling all Maitland, Central Coast and Sydney supporters! If you've been thinking about booking your seats at next week's Annual Dinner events in NSW, NOW IS THE TIME!

MAITLAND - Thursday 30 October at Tocal College
CENTRAL COAST - Friday 31 October at Avoca Beach Hotel
SYDNEY - Saturday 1 November at Roseville Golf Club

For all the details and to confirm your place, head to our website:

THE BOARD OF LOCAL LEADERS INTERNATIONAL IS DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO THE 2025 Annual Dinner Series Every year, we gather with our supporters around Australia to share about the strategic nature of our global ministry. Not only do we enjoy a three-course meal, but we’re privileged to hear from an...

17/10/2025

It's time to book your seats at our 2025 Annual Dinner Series!

From the 30th October - 15th November we're gathering with supporters around Australia. Join us in Maitland, Avoca Beach, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.

Follow this link for all the info and to book your seat.

THE BOARD OF LOCAL LEADERS INTERNATIONAL IS DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO THE 2025 Annual Dinner Series Every year, we gather with our supporters around Australia to share about the strategic nature of our global ministry. Not only do we enjoy a three-course meal, but we’re privileged to hear from an...

10/10/2025

We are so excited for our supporters to meet Rev Josué Fernández during our Annual Dinner Series in late October and early November!

Hailing from Argentina, Josué (pronounced Hose-way) is passionate about the life-changing power of the gospel and has seen first hand the impact of revival.

In contrast to the West, the evangelical church in Latin America is booming. It's super exciting, but also places pressure on ministers and lay leaders to disciple the millions of new believers. That's why accessible and contextual theological training is so important right now!

Through Local Leaders LOGS Project, Josué has a continental role in providing essential ministry training to Christian leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. It's going to be fascinating to hear about his ministry and how Bible colleges are innovating at this time.

Book your seats now at one of our seven events around the country. We'd love to connect with you in Maitland, Avoca, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth. All the details can be found on our website at: https://localleaders.org.au/get-involved/annualdinners/