Currently, only about 15% of pastors outside the U.S. have any formal theological training, leaving about 2 million pastors significantly disadvantaged. World Hope Ministries International (WHMI) is addressing this through its Bible Institute, a replicating model of theological education based on 2 Timothy 2:2. Those who already have training deliver sixteen basic theology courses to those who lack training. Among those who graduate, WHMI identifies those who can become instructors, assisting them to open new locations of WHMI's Bible Institute. This creates enormous capacity by empowering nationals to be the voice of theology in their own context. Healthy replication has expanded WHMI's reach to over 175 locations in more than 45 nations.
