Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) https://globaltrain.org/ USA is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the focus of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ by equipping indigenous Christian pastors and leaders with college-level biblical/theological training.
Mission
While working as college professors, Dr. Bruce and Grace Snavely realized God’s call to train and equip national pastors and church leaders in theology and practical church ministry at no cost to them. Obeying God’s call, the Snavelys founded Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF) USA in 2012.
Strategy
Since nationals already know the language, understand their own cultures, and love their own people, the results of this method are astounding. National pastors have raised hundreds of new churches across Africa, Myanmar, Mexico, and Haiti and evangelized thousands of new believers in Christ.
Goal
GBTF USA operates in 21 countries on three continents. GBTF USA is working towards being in all 54 African countries by 2032. GBTF in Africa (https://gbtfinafrica.com/) was started in 2025 to provide African pastors and church leaders easier access to register for training, connect with GBTF African leadership, and share what God is doing throughout Africa. GBTF in Africa operates under the direct leadership, management, and mission of GBTF USA. GBTF’s African Director Fidéle Shinga manages the day-to-day operations in Africa.
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Contact us:
Global Baptist Training Foundation, USA
https://globaltrain.org
Email: info@gbtf.net
Phone: +1 352 519 4283
P.O. Box 560723
Rockledge, FL 32940
Global Baptist Training Foundation, Africa
https://gbtfinafrica.com/
Email: gbtf@gbtfinafrica.com
Phone: +256 785 005 377