Theological Formation in PNG

Soap and kerosene – these are the two most important essentials of life for students at PNG’s two theological institutions. At Kerina Evangelist College in the Highlands and Newton Theological College near the coast at Popondetta, priests and catechists are prepared for a life of service to their communities as leaders of the church. Apart from basic rations to keep students alive and healthy, the church in PNG has requested that ABM help the church to assess and respond to professional development needs across the whole of the church and particularly to help find volunteers with specific expertise to spend time teaching in PNG.
The upkeep of their two colleges and their staff is a continuous battle for the church in PNG. Every dollar given to assist Theological Formation makes a real difference to the living and teaching conditions at the Colleges and directly affects the quality of graduates who will lead the church into the future.

Here are some of the ways your gift will be used:

• $40 provides a fortnightly allowance for an ordinand and his family at Newton College
• $96 buys a sewing machine and maintenance training for each ordinand’s wife
• $250 provides one year’s teaching supplies for the Newton College Pre-School
• $840 supports the entire running of Kerina Evangelists College for a month
• $3,900 employs a co-ordinator for the women’s program at Newton College
• $4,000 allows a PNG lecturer to spend three months learning at a Theological College and in parishes in Australia

We need to raise $68,081 in 2008
You can Donate Now to this project by selecting PNG 14

To find out more: 2007 project 14 information
For the most recent update: 2007 project 14 update