Founded on a need East Africa Still has.
Shepherds Training College (STC) is a private Christian institution categorized as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI) accredited by the responsible body in the government of Uganda. STC was founded in 2018 based on the need in East Africa for competent, affordable, biblical, and theologically-sound Christian tertiary education.
In February 2019, STC received its first group of students from a variety of churches and denominational partners.
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Shepherds Training College (STC) is a private Christian institution categorized as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI) accredited by the responsible body in the government of Uganda. STC was founded in 2018 based on the need in East Africa for competent, affordable, biblical, and theologically-sound Christian tertiary education.
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To see a multitude of pastors faithfully shepherding thriving, Christ-exalting churches that transform their communities for the King and his kingdom
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To systematically and comprehensively equip pastors for the weighty task of shepherding God’s Church and penetrating the world with God’s Word by providing excellent and rigorous God-centered programs in a loving and nurturing environment
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Knowledge: To provide training focused on biblical and theological accuracy and competency
Character: To develop men who live consistent lives of Christian virtue and provide examples to their communities as demonstrated by faithfulness to God and fruitfulness in ministry
Skills: To equip pastors with essential ministry skills of preaching, biblical counseling, and church leadership
Accessibility: To provide affordable Christian tertiary education to church leaders that equips them to effectively minister in their own local churches and communities
Why a pastoral college, why here.
The Need
Churches across East Africa lacked trained leaders grounded in Scripture. Affordable, accredited, and biblically faithful education was urgently needed to equip men and women for ministry.
The Response
Founded in 2018, S offers accredited certificate, diploma, and degree programs. With 97% of tuition covered by scholarships, students from diverse churches receive accessible, Christ‑centered training.
The Result
Graduates return to their churches equipped for leadership and service. They strengthen ministries with biblical conviction, creating a growing network of leaders sustaining gospel‑centered work across Uganda and East Africa.
What we believe
Shepherds Training College (STC) holds to the doctrinal statement of Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries in full - covering Scripture, the Godhead, salvation, and the church. Every course taught at STC is accountable to it.