More than 90 percent of the world’s pastors—the leaders of Christ’s Church—are undertrained.
This is particularly true in regions new or adverse to the message of the Lord Jesus Christ. These pastors lack theological discernment, a strong undergirding of biblical spirituality, and a preaching method to communicate God’s Word in a faithful, deep and compelling way. They also minister in isolation.
The Global Proclamation Commission (GProCommission) is Dr. Richard’s strategic vision to train large numbers of pastoral leaders, especially of Asia, Africa and Latin America, to preach, live and think biblically.
Three types of training events—the annual Dallas Global Proclamation Academy (GPA), national GPAs, and the Global Proclamation Congress for Pastoral Trainers—intentionally connect, unite and strengthen pastoral leaders in 25-member “cohorts.” These groups provide ongoing nourishment and equip pastors to strengthen additional pastoral leaders around the world.
The Pastor’s Family Care Fund provides practical support for the families of GPA graduates and other pastors affected by extreme poverty, social persecution, and natural disaster.
Launched in June 2010, the GProCommission seeks to connect, unite and strengthen 100,000 pastors from 200 countries by 2020. RREACH envisions these better equipped and connected pastors helping to change the way One Billion Individuals think and hear about the Lord Jesus Christ over the ensuing decade (2020-2030).
Dallas GPA
The Dallas Global Proclamation Academy is a three-week, annual, intensive institute designed to connect, unite and strengthen 25 young pastoral leaders from 25 countries, primarily in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
National GPAs
National GPAs, ten-day versions of the Dallas GPA, are hosted in countries across the world by Dallas GPA graduates.
Global Proclamation Congress for Pastoral Trainers/Follow-up
Global Proclamation Congress for Pastoral Trainers and four year follow-up.
The ENLARGE Fund – Pastor’s Family Care Fund
In honor of the heart and legacy of parents of Ramesh Richard, we established the Pastor’s Family Care Fund to strengthen such leaders in situations of extreme poverty, social persecution and natural disaster. We temporarily ease their personal financial responsibilities in defined, specific, measurable and accountable ways. This 2018 project is an enlargement of the 2014 naming the Pastors Family care fund in honor of my mother. You can learn about their enormous impact across generations and geographies at www.theenlargefund.org. Enlarge your life and ministry. Enlarge their lives and ministries.