FAITH NEWS SERVICE – CARY, NC — As Christian persecution intensifies across Nigeria, Equipping Pastors Worldwide (EPW) is hosting a powerful online event to spotlight what’s really happening—and how U.S. believers and churches can respond.
The free webinar, titled “Preaching Under Pressure: What Nigerian Pastors Can Teach Us About Courage and Clarity in the Face of Uncertainty,” will take place Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Register now at: www.epwusa.org/webinar
Why This Webinar Matters
Across Nigeria, pastors are facing open hostility, threats of abduction, and increasing theological confusion—yet they continue to preach the gospel with remarkable boldness and biblical conviction. Many serve without access to training, books, or even a safe place to meet.
“Some pastors risk their lives just to attend a training,” says Dave Holdt, Executive Director of EPW. “They, in essence tell us, ‘Whatever the cost, we are committed to being faithful to the truth.’ That’s the kind of courage we want to highlight—and support.”
Equipping Pastors Worldwide meets these leaders where they are—rural villages, conflict zones, and under-resourced churches—bringing them expository training, biblical resources in their local language, and support to preach faithfully under pressure. With over 10,000 pastors trained, nearly 1 million books distributed, and resources translated into 42 languages, EPW is fueling gospel resilience where it’s needed most.
Webinar Highlights
– Firsthand stories from pastors trained in Nigeria
– How EPW equips leaders in high-risk regions
– Lessons for U.S. churches and pastors under growing cultural pressure
– A clear pathway to support the mission—prayerfully and practically
“EPW is doing exactly what frontline missions should look like: lean, strategic, and biblically anchored,” says Carl Dobrowolski, co-leader of Missions:Together. “They’re strengthening the Church where it’s suffering—and the results are transformative.”
A Free Resource for Attendees
Everyone who registers and attends will receive a free PDF copy of “Preaching God’s Big Story,” a foundational EPW training resource for teaching the Bible with gospel clarity.
Who Should Attend?
- Pastors and church leaders
- Missions-minded donors
- Ministry partners looking for high-ROI Kingdom work
- Anyone who wants to engage the Great Commission more effectively
Reserve Your Spot Today
Saturday, December 20
1:00 PM ET
www.epwusa.org/webinar
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Event Registration: www.epwusa.org/webinar
