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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TLTI?

“TLTI” stands for Timothy Leadership Training Institute, an organization that took root in Africa in the 1990’s and has since developed rapidly throughout the world. The mission of Timothy Leadership Training Institute is to train pastors, evangelists and lay leaders, enabling them to build viable and healthy congregations and communities in the spirit of 2 Timothy 2:2:  Entrust what you have heard from me to those who will be qualified to teach others.  TLT goals include the growth of faith, generosity and productive employ accounted for through regular reporting.

What are the TLTI Tracks?

  • Track 1 -   Caring for God’s People and Christian Stewardship
  • Track 2 - Biblical Preaching and Teaching the Christian Faith
  • Track 3 - Serving God in Work and Worship, Violence in the Family and God’s Plan for Sustainable Development 

Who are TLT Trainers?

Trainees become Trainers after they complete the two manuals of Track 1, including the 4-6 month written action plan and report corresponding to each manual.  They receive a Trainers Certificate upon completion.

 

Trainers become Master Trainers by completing the two manuals of Track 2, including the two 4-6 month action plans and reports. They are also briefly introduced to the manuals of Track 3.  Upon completion of their training, Master Trainers receive certificates during a group celebration.  Master Trainers are asked to support or join the national/regional TLT Coordination Team in their area.  

What are the Modes of Training?

Training can take place in several ways:

  1. Weeklong sessions of about 30 hours of training time. Four sessions are held at 6 month intervals with the same training group.  During this two year period, the manuals of Track 1 and 2 are studied in depth.
  2. Weekend or weeklong sessions of about 15 hours of training time. Four sessions are held at 6 month intervals with the same training group. Only part of each manual is studied in depth during the sessions. After each session, trainees return home and pursue their study of the manuals in self-study “Discovery Groups”.
  3. Weekly sessions are held, usually in local churches. Training is facilitated by a TLT Trainer or Master Trainer. Trainees complete their “MY PLAN” assignments each week prior to the next week’s session. They finish their study of each manual with the 4-6 month written action plan and report.

 

The complete training to become a Master Trainer usually takes a minimum of two years.

What are the Advantages of Choosing TLT for Training?

TLT promotes inductive learning and reflective skills so important for mature Christian faith. TLT also incorporates action planning and reporting to peers.  It requires diligence and study, but is empowered with Biblical teaching and constant peer encouragement. The God centered preaching taught in the second Track brings about significant growth in the faith life of God’s people. This growth is observed and reported as church membership grows, as giving increases and as unemployment is overcome, even throughout the poorest countries of the world.