Jonathan Youssef welcomes Dr. Richard L. Pratt Jr., president and co-founder of Third Millennium Ministries, to Candid Conversations. Dr. Pratt, an esteemed Old Testament scholar and global evangelist, shares his transformative journey from a dramatic conversion during the Jesus Movement to founding a ministry that provides seminary-level Biblical education to Christian leaders worldwide—for free.
Discover Dr. Pratt's powerful epiphany that "where the Church is growing the fastest, there is the least opportunity for Christian leaders to learn the Scriptures," and how this conviction became his life's mission. They discuss the global Church's challenges, including the scarcity of sound theological training in rapidly growing Christian regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Dr. Pratt reveals Thirdmill's innovative strategies to reverse this trend, leveraging digital technology, multilingual resources, and strategic partnerships to equip millions of pastors worldwide. Learn about the staggering need for 12 million new church leaders by 2050 and how Thirdmill is meeting this need through accessible, high-quality Biblical education.
Key Topics Covered:
Dr. Pratt's journey to faith and ministry
The global Church's rapid growth and the corresponding leadership training gap
The genesis and mission of Third Millennium Ministries
The innovative, technology-driven approach to Biblical education
Stories of transformation from around the world
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